Book Overview
A C.S.U. Investigation In the City of Brotherly Love, it's known as the C.S.U. Crime Scene Unit (C.S.U.): A group of forensic investigators who use cutting-edge technology to carry out crime scene investigations, helping to bring killers to justice. Fresh out of med school and new to Philadelphia, Madison Cross is as green as they come. But she gets a chance to make her mark when everyone-including the police-is quick to write off the deaths of two college girls as drug overdoses. For Madison, the evidence at the crime scene just doesn't add up. Relying on her instincts, Madison embarks on an investigation that takes her from a pristine Ivy League campus to the seediest parts of town. And she must listen to what the bodies tell her-because unlike the living, the dead never lie.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0425212394
ISBN13:9780425212394
Release Date:September 2006
Publisher:Berkley Publishing Group
Length:312 Pages
Weight:0.35 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.0" x 6.7"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 12 and higher
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
3 A.M.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I call it the "3 a.m. test" - and "Body Trace" passes it with flying colors, establishing itself as a book I read way past my bedtime on a week night, causing me to bargain with myself and lose one negotiation after another. Long after I should have gone to sleep, I was telling myself I'll just read to page 127, or the space break on page 146, only to read to that point and beyond, until I could not keep my eyes open and had to get to sleep. And then the next morning, I'd read a page and half before brushing my teeth. So, if you're looking for a book with vivid characters, street-smart dialogue, and a plot that impels you forward, "Body Trace" is a crime novel you'll want to read - even if it does cause you to drag your you-know-what around at work the next day. - Steve Oskie, Philadelphia , PA
A Smart Mystery
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I've just finished "Body Trace" and I want to tell you how much I enjoyed it. It was VERY difficult to put down once I'd started reading. The mystery is mysterious, the pace is perfect, the characters develop very naturally, it's funny, and there are wonderfully creative details throughout - observations, descriptions - that go an extra step in creating an engaging story."
Left me wanting more!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Thought this was well written. It was exciting, kept my attention and led me to look for more by this author.
Engrossing
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I enjoyed the sense of place evoked by the author. He effectively portrays the city of Philadelphia--attitude, odors, and grit. The story was fast paced with just enough time between events for a little humor. Budding romance and family history humanize the characters so that their struggle to solve the case is set against the backdrop of their personal lives.
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