Honolulu CSI: An Introduction to Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation

by Gary A. Dias, Robbie Dingeman

With a characteristic combination of humor and professionalism, the authors of Honolulu Homicide, Gary A. Dias and Robbie Dingeman, describe the riveting science and art of criminal investigation, as applied to actual crimes in Honolulu. Chapters on crime scenes, fingerprints and other evidence, blood, firearms, arson and explosives, documents, injuries and autopsies, and forensic tools and profiling include experiments readers can try at home. A bonus section, "Protect Yourself in a Dangerous World" offers expert advice on protecting your home, being safe on the streets and at work, and preventing sexual assault.

Genres: Nonfiction

196 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

So my honey (Husband now!!) found ourselves in Hawai'i for our honeymoon, and while I love bookstores, I was inclined to not hit them, as, well -- I tend to buy. Well, our hotel had a place: The Ohana Reading Room (if you are near Waikiki beach, check it out, in the Rainbow Bazaar at the Hilton) -- where you can purchase or borrow books (my Husband borrowed one, I bought a few..ha!!)

I started reading this one in the Reading Room, not necessarily wanting to buy it, but it hooked me. The writers know from where they speak, and this is one (if not THE) best introduction to CSI books I have read -- and there are some really bad ones out there (and yes, I too know from where I speak, its my job after all :-)

FANTASTIC!! I don't agree with everything Dias says, but so much of it is right on, that this is the book I will be recommending to anyone who asks about CSI. It even has little experiments to try for yourself. Just a great CSI primer!