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The Killer Of Little Shepherds: A True Crime Story And The Birth Of Forensic Science (2010)

by Douglas Starr(Favorite Author)

3.8 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0307266192 (ISBN13: 9780307266194)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Knopf

review 1: Two themes are interwoven in this interesting book: the escapades of a serial killer and secondly, as the sub-title suggests, the development of forensics as an investigative tool. Latterly, a good deal of attention is also paid to the art of interrogative procedure. Written in a relaxed style, this is an easy and engaging read with the second theme being the more informative because the killings become repetitive after a while whereas the science (and art) show development over the years the book covers.
review 2: I loved this book as it was the interesting history of the French early forensics development meshed with true crime happening at the same time. I gave it only 4 stars ONLY because I am comparing it to "Devil in the White City" which is my 5 star ... moreruler. Anyone who reads or watches crime and forensic history will notice that so many French names come up: Bertillon, Lesueur, Locard.... This book interweaves the French forensic developments against the infamous "Vacher the Ripper" who was terrorizing France at that time. It proves to be an interesting and satisfying read. less

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