Forensic Fiction

Made popular by television shows such as Bones and CSI, forensic fiction boasts intellectual, witty investigators like Kathy Reichs' Temperance Brennan and Aaron Elkins' Gideon Oliver who almost gleefully find answers in dessicated or heavily traumatized bodies, which seem to make more sense to the self-reliant doctors than the whims and needs of their living counterparts. Forensic fiction combines science with mystery in a highly readable, entertaining form.

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Latest articles in Forensic Fiction

New Body Farm Novel Investigates Catholic Church Mysteries

Forensic scientist Bill Brockton leaves the Body Farm to chase clues about ancient bones and a celebrated death shroud.

Apr 30, 2012 – Bonnye Good

Lisa Black's Cutting Defensive Wounds Focuses on Lawyers

Forensic Scientist Theresa MacLean investigates multiple homicides in a spree targeting defense lawyers in Cleveland, Ohio.

Jul 14, 2011 – Bonnye Good

Jonathan Hayes' Forensic Thriller A Hard Death

Medical Examiner Edward Jenner follows up Precious Blood debut with a bloody adventure amid migrant farm workers in Florida's swamps.

Apr 11, 2011 – Bonnye Good

Review of Tess Gerritsen's The Sinner

Tess Gerritsen's The Sinner is the third novel in her series featuring Detective Jane Rizzoli and Medical Examiner Maura Isles.

Aug 29, 2010 – Elizabeth Thomas

Jodi Picoult's House Rules Gives Insight Into Asperger's Syndrome

Jodi Picoult's House Rules is both entertaining and informative. It provides information on Asperger's Syndrome in thriller format with a twist in the end.

Jun 29, 2010 – Stuart McCulloch

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