Rae has the ability to know a person's thoughts simply by touching their fingerprints, but her gift may cost her her life when she learns of a plot to destroy her and others like her.
Describes how forensic scientists examine evidence in order to help solve crimes, including how a pathologist can find evidence on a corpse, how fingerprints are used to find suspects, and how DNA works.
the origins of crime detection and the murder case that launched forensic science
Beavan, Colin
2001
Tells the story of the discovery that fingerprints could be used to identify criminals, discussing the pioneering work of Dr. Henry Faulds, and reviews the 1905 murder case in which fingerprint evidence was first put to the test.
Discusses the work of crime scene investigators, including the unique features of fingerprints and how they are obtained, and covers shoeprints, tire marks, lip prints, and how evidence is analyzed in the lab, and contains a glossary.
Describes the types and features of fingerprints and discusses the techniques used to take, develop, save, and compare fingerprints in order to solve crimes.