TY  - BOOK
AU  - Lyle,D.P.
TI  - More forensics and fiction
SN  - 9781605423944
PY  - 2012///
CY  - [United States]
PB  - Medallion Press
KW  - Detective and mystery stories
KW  - Miscellanea
KW  - Forensic sciences
N2  - FORENSIC SCIENCE. This compilation of medical and forensic science questions from crime writers around the world provides insight into medical and forensic science as well as a glimpse into the writer's creative mind. "How do hallucinogenic drugs affect a blind person? Will snake venom injected into fruit cause death? How would you perform CPR in a helicopter? What happens when someone swallows razor blades? How long does it take blood to dry? Can DNA be obtained from a half-eaten bagel?" D. P. Lyle, MD, answers these and many more intriguing questions. The book is a useful and entertaining resource for writers and screenwriters, helping them find the information they need to frame a situation and write a convincing description. TV viewers, readers who enjoy crime fiction, and those who want to know more about forensic science can keep up with the news and understand the science behind criminal investigation
ER  -