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Maggots, Murder, and Men

Memories and Reflections of a Forensic Entomologist

Dr. Zakaria Erzinçlioglu

St. Martin's Griffin

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ISBN10: 031231132X
ISBN13: 9780312311322

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Forensic entomology is the application of insect biology to the investigation of crime. Dr. Zakaria Erzinçlioglu, one of the leading international experts in the field, describes his own high-profile real-life cases.

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Praise for Maggots, Murder, and Men

"In Maggots, Murder and Men, Erzinçlioglu tells a fascinating and anecdotal story, and tells it with humanity."—P.D. James, The Sunday Times (London)

"A rich varies tale of a forensic entomologist who has solved many a murder mystery by dating the insects found on the corpse."—Colin Wilson, Literary Review

"Captivating . . . just the sort of thing to brighten a mystery buff's day."—Kirkus Review

"As much a page-turner as a vintage Christie."—St. Petersburg Times

"Fascinating . . . reads like a casebook for Sherlock Holmes . . . riveting."—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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About the author

Dr. Zakaria Erzinçlioglu

Dr. Zakaria Erzinclioglu was formerly Senior Research Associate at Cambridge University and also Director of the Forensic Science Research Center at Durham University. In his capacity as a forensic entomologist he is one of the most experienced scientists in the business. He is well known in England and has appeared in a number of television programs including The Witness Was a Fly for the BBC.