Nigel McCrery

A crime scene. A murder. A mystery. The most important person on the scene? The forensic scientist. And yet the intricate details of their work remains a mystery to most of us. Silent Witnesses looks at the history of forensic science over the last two centuries, during which time a combination of remarkable intuition, painstaking observation and leaps in scientific knowledge have developed this fascinating branch of detection. Throwing open the casebook, it introduces us to such luminaries as 'The Wizard of Berkeley' Edward Heinrich, who is credited with having solved over 2000 crimes, and Alphonse Bertillon, the French scientist whose guiding principle 'no two individuals share the same characteristics' became the core of identification. Along the way, it takes us to India and Australia, Columbia and China, Russia, France, Germany, Spain and Italy. And it proves that, in order to solve ever more complicated cases, science must always stay one step ahead of the killer.

Silent Witnesses

After a year of working at home in order to control his synaesthesia (the rare neurological condition that causes his brain to crosswire his senses), DCI Mark Lapslie gets a visit from Sergeant Emma Bradbury, summoning him back to active duty. A television reporter has been brutally murdered and the top brass think Lapslie is the man to investigate the crime. With no witnesses and no suspects, Lapslie finds himself facing one of the toughest cases of his career. Then he has a second murder on his hands: a man is found dead in a train-station bomb explosion. Lapslie begins to suspect that the two high-profile cases may be connected. Under pressure to produce results and with the media bearing down on him and his synaesthesia going wild, Lapslie approaches his breaking point, but the solution to what's beginning to look like the crimes of an especially evil and diabolically creative serial killer remains elusive.

Tooth and claw

Adli Bilimler Tarihi

Ölüler Sir Saklamaz

When female forensic pathologist Dr. Sam Ryan stumbles upon a mutilated body in a graveyard in the dark of night, the quiet English town of Northwick is changed forever. The evidence seems to point to a peculiar ritualistic killing linked to the black arts, and the murder bears an uncanny resemblance to a local crime committed years ago. Then another related death is discovered, and Sam's expertise is relied on to find evidence the police desperately need to solve the case. As Sam and her team delve deeper into the strange circumstances, elements that once seemed like coincidence soon appear to belong to a larger, more horrific plan.

Silent Witness

The Spider's Web (A Doctor Sam Ryan Mystery)

Faceless Strangers (Silent Witness)

Strange Screams of Death (A Doctor Sam Ryan Mystery)

King George V's own Sandringham company was formed entirely from volunteers from among the workers on the King's Royal estate in Norfolk. Young and old, these were men keen to fight for King and Country in the Great War. Many of them were never to return home. Sent into battle against the Turks at Gallipoli, the whole battalion simply disappeared. Despite extensive enquiries by King George V and Queen Alexandra, no trace of the men was ever discovered. Some reports mentioned a cloud coming down on dense woodland and spiriting them away, others that the men were caught in crossfire while fighting their way through a burning wood. Even after the discovery of a sinister mass grave by a mysterious priest the fate of the men remained a secret. It is only now that Nigel McCrery, who gained privileged access to the Royal Archives at Windsor Castle and travelled out to the scene of the battle, can reveal what befell this gallant band of gentlemen.

One of the Greatest Mysteries of the First World War Finally Solved

All the King's Men

The truth was buried along with their bodies . . . until now. FROM THE CREATOR OF BBC DRAMA SILENT WITNESS, COMES A GRIPPING AND SINISTER THRILLER THAT WILL HAVE YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT. During the murder investigation of a teenage boy, DCI Mark Lapslie's methods come under fire and, as a result, his prime suspect walks free. Meanwhile another body is discovered and Lapslie and his team quickly find themselves on the trail of a voracious serial killer. One year earlier, dedicated young journalist, Josie Dallyn stumbles over a chain of very similar cases. Whilst she is digging deeper and deeper into the truth behind the mysterious deaths, she is getting herself into more danger than she could have ever anticipated and her life is being threatened by some very dark forces. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons and MJ Arlidge. *********** SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT NIGEL MCCRERY AND THE DCI MARK LAPSLIE SERIES: 'DCI Mark Lapslie is Nigel's finest creation . . . Immaculately constructed and beautifully observed' Daily Mail 'What a brilliant book. I thoroughly enjoyed every part of this book, an interesting start and an ending to end all endings' Amazon Reviewer 'Had me gripped from start to finish' Amazon Reviewer 'Not for the feint hearted' Amazon Reviewer 'There is no way I'd ever have guessed who the killer was' Amazon Reviewer 'Highly original . . . one of the best crime fiction books of the year' Amazon Reviewer 'Gripping' Daily Mirror 'Perfect holiday book for all crime lovers out there!' Amazon Reviewer 'One you won't want to put down. My first Nigel McCrery book, but won't be my last. Highly recommended, but not for the feint hearted' Amazon Reviewer 'First time reader of this author and this book was outstanding' Amazon Reviewer 'A wonderful story. Beautifully crafted' Amazon Reviewer 'One of the most memorable monsters in modern crime fiction' Daily Express

A gripping serial-killer thriller

Flesh and Blood

Specializing in covert reconnaissance, counter-terrorism and hostage rescue, the SAS is one of the world's most famous, feared and respected elite fighting forces. This book tells the full, fascinating story of the regiment, from formation in the sand dunes of Africa during World War II to present action in the Middle East, and incorporates jungle, desert and urban warfare, counter-terrorism and an insider's view at the selection and training methods employed by this usually secretive unit.

The Complete SAS Handbook

"It is a fascinating story, and makes for a thoroughly good read." —The Guardian "A convincing and readable history of a science defined by the simple maxim: 'Every contact leaves a trace.'" —The Times Silent Witnesses explores the fascinating progression of forensic science over the last two centuries. In accessible and entertaining prose, former police officer Nigel McCrery weaves together dramatic narrative and scientific principles to explain the major areas of forensics, including ballistics, fiber analysis, and genetic fingerprinting, with reference to the cases and experts that proved their value. Readers are introduced to such fascinating figures as Dr. Edmond Locard, the "French Sherlock Holmes"; Edward Heinrich, who is credited with having solved over 2,000 crimes; and Alphonse Bertillon, the French scientist whose guiding principle, "no two individuals share the same characteristics," became the core of criminal identification. Landmark crime investigations examined in depth include a notorious Ohio murder involving blood evidence and defended by F. Lee Bailey; the 1936 murder of a promising Manhattan novelist that demonstrated the usefulness of the microscope in examining trace evidence; the 1849 murder of a wealthy Boston socialite, businessman, and philanthropist demonstrating how difficult it is to successfully dispose of a corpse, and many others. Nigel McCrery was a police officer before he joined the BBC in 1990. There he has worked on a number of documentaries and created various series, including the crime/forensics drama Silent Witness. He is the author of several crime novels, including Still Waters.

The Often Gruesome but Always Fascinating History of Forensic Science

After the terrible losses of The Great War, twenty years later the Second World War resulted in the death of some of the finest sporting icons. This book honors the ninety International Rugby players who lost their lives. Fifteen were Scottish, fourteen English, eleven Welsh and eight Irish. Australia and New Zealand suffered with ten and two Internationals killed respectively and France eight. Germany topped the list with nineteen. In the same way that the Authors best-selling Into Touch remembered the 130 Internationals lost in the First World War, Final Scrum gives an individual biography of each of the ninety with their international and club playing record as well as their backgrounds, details of their military careers and circumstances of their death. We learn where they are buried or commemorated together with at least one photograph of each player.Rugby enthusiasts will find this book a fascinating and moving record of the sacrifice of the finest young men of their generation who fought in the second worldwide conflict of the 20th Century.

Rugby Internationals Killed in the Second World War

Final Scrum

Der vierte Fall für Detective Chief Inspector Mark Lapslie - Ein faszinierender, fesselnder und raffinierter Krimi von Nigel McCrery; ein Muss für Fans von Simon Beckett, Peter James und Ruth Rendell. In einem Atombunker im britischen Essex wird die Leiche eines Obdachlosen gefunden. In der Nähe stehen zwölf kleine Holzsärge, neun davon sind geschlossen. In den drei offenen Särgen befindet sich jeweils eine handgearbeitete Puppe – gekleidet wie eine Braut, ein Offizier und ein Lehrer. In den geschlossenen Särgen befinden sich ebenfalls Puppen, von denen jede einzelne jedoch stark beschädigt wurde. Detective Chief Inspector Mark Lapslie ist sich zunächst unsicher, was er von dieser bizarren Szenerie halten soll. Doch dann wird eine Braut auf der Hochzeit erschossen, und ihr Blut findet sich plötzlich auf dem Kleid der Brautpuppe. Der Sargdeckel ist nun geschlossen. Um dem Mörder das Handwerk zu legen, muss Lapslie herausfinden, wer die neun vorherigen Opfer waren und – noch wichtiger – wer die verbleibenden zwei Opfer sein könnten. Lapslie weiß nicht, dass es noch einen dreizehnten Sarg gibt: mit einer Puppe in Polizeiuniform ... "Ein so abstoßender und gleichzeitig fesselnder Killer ist mir schon lange nicht mehr untergekommen." Los Angeles Times Und hier die anderen Krimis der Mark-Lapslie-Serie: Kaltes Gift Schwarzes Schaf Grau wie der Tod

Kriminalroman

Der dreizehnte Sarg

Sue Grafton

W. D. Holleman

Dood zonder gezicht

K staat voor killer

Titia Henriëtte Ram

Aline (gravin van Romanones)

De spionne in het rood

Over 60,000,000 people died worldwide during the course of the Second World War and, in contrast to those slaughtered in The Great War, it was civilian populations that bore the brunt. They perished in the Holocaust, in internment camps, in bombed towns and cities and as ‘collateral damage’, in war zones, such as the Eastern Front and in Asia. Among this carnage were hundred of individuals of all nations who had competed in Olympic Games. Imagine the loss of so many of the world’s greatest sportsmen and women of the present era. The author has painstakingly researched the lives, achievements and circumstances of death of almost five hundred athletes of the period. While many were household names at the time, this exceptional work honors these fallen Olympians and reminds us of the futility and wastefulness of war.

Olympians Who Perished in the Second World War

The Undying Flame

In this chilling thriller from the creator of the hit BBC drama Silent Witness DCI Mark Lapslie is singled-out by a twisted killer. Perfect for fans of M.J. Arlidge and Angela Marsons. You will never have felt pain like it in your life. I want you to know ... there's nothing you can do to stop it - nothing you can tell me, nothing you can offer me... A woman screams in pain. Twenty-seven times, until she dies. The sound file was sent to DCI Mark Lapslie from an anonymous email address. Why is she screaming? Why would someone record that horrifying noise? And why send it to him? He soon learns that the file was sent from the hospital where he is being treated for synaesthesia - a neurological condition that cross-wires his senses so he tastes sound - and where his new girlfriend works. When a body is discovered, the most shocking murder scene Lapslie has ever encountered forces him to realise there is a violent killer out there, a killer whose method of choice is torture. Will Lapslie find the killer? Who will have to die before he does? Discover the other books in the DCI Mark Lapslie series: Core of Evil, Tooth and Claw, Thirteenth Coffin and Flesh and Blood.

Scream

Many thousands of men died during the Great War. They came from every place and class. The very cream of the Nation joined up thinking it a great adventure but, all too often, never returned. This book is dedicated to the memory of an elite few of such men  the Rugby Internationals who fell in The Great War. Among the hundreds of thousands who served and died for their country were one hundred and thirty Rugby Internationals.??To place the loss of these men in perspective, it is important to appreciate that Rugby Union was, arguably, bigger in its day than soccer is today. It attracted men from every walk of life. Many became national icons just as David Beckham and Wayne Rooney are now. These were men whose names were common currency in almost every household in Britain; men who were widely admired and emulated.??Yet their physical strength, fitness, prowess and courage made these heroes no less vulnerable to enemy bullets, shells and mines than their less celebrated comrades-in-arms. One hundred years on, the Author decided that any player who perished, whether he had won a single cap for his country or a hundred, would be included within this book.??Into Touch encapsulated the magnitude of a generation's sacrifice. Thanks to the Author's research into these players' service for their country, both on the playing field and battlefield, it will fascinate all with an interest in The Great War and, most particularly, those with a love for The Glorious Game and its history.??As featured in the Cardiff Times and Derby Telegraph.

Rugby Internationals Killed in the Great War

Into Touch

The creator of Silent Witness and New Tricks introduces a new British detective with a unique outlook on the world: DCI Mark Lapslie suffers from synaesthesia, a neurological condition that ‘cross-wires' his senses, providing simultaneously his greatest strength and his gravest liability

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