Val McDermid Books

Val McDermid is an award-winning crime novelist who began her career as a bureau chief for a national UK tabloid. Her best-selling Tony Hill novels were the inspiration for the popular UK television series Wire in the Blood.

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 Books: Forensics by Val McDermid

Forensics

Val McDermid
What Bugs, Burns, Prints, DNA, and More Tell Us About Crime
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What's Forensics about?

Forensics (2014) provides an inside look at the morbid world of forensic investigation. Filled with fascinating history and anecdotes from real criminal cases, Forensics gives you a complete, compelling overview of everything that happens during the investigation of a crime scene.

Who should read Forensics?

  • Those interested in the history of forensic science
  • Aspiring criminal investigators
  • People who watch shows like CSI

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 Books: The Mermaids Singing by Val McDermid

The Mermaids Singing

Val McDermid

What's The Mermaids Singing about?

The Mermaids Singing is a gripping psychological thriller by Val McDermid. When a series of brutal murders rocks the city of Bradfield, Dr. Tony Hill is called in to profile the killer. As the investigation unfolds, Hill finds himself delving into the darkest corners of the human mind, facing his own inner demons, and racing against time to stop the murderer before more lives are lost.

Who should read The Mermaids Singing?

  • Readers who enjoy psychological thrillers with complex characters and dark, suspenseful plots

  • Those interested in exploring the inner workings of criminal minds and the psychology of serial killers

  • People who appreciate well-researched and detailed crime investigations