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Book Reviews of Trace Evidence

Trace Evidence
Trace Evidence
Author: Elizabeth Becka
ISBN-13: 9781401301743
ISBN-10: 1401301746
Publication Date: 8/3/2005
Pages: 336
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 30 ratings
Publisher: Hyperion
Book Type: Hardcover
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Very well written book of murder, suspense and a little romance. I couldn't put it down.
Evelyn James works for the MEs' Office, is a divorced mother of a teenage girl. Someone is killing young teens in a brutal way which hits a little too close to home.
GeniusJen avatar reviewed Trace Evidence on + 5322 more book reviews
In the style of Patricia Cornwell (a real life former Medical Examiner), Keith Ablow (a forensic psychologist), and Kathy Reichs (a forensic anthropologist), new author Elizabeth Becka draws on her life as a forensic specialist to pen a wonderful thriller/forensic procedural!

Evelyn James is a forensic scientist in Cleveland 's Medical Examiner's office. On a cold November day, she's called to the scene of a chilling crime--a young woman has been pulled from the river, arms and body encased in chains, her feet ensconced in a bucket of cement. Literally drowned to death, the mystery woman preys on Eveyln's mind--especially when another young woman is found dead a few days later. What's even worse is that the second dead girl is Destiny Pierson, daughter of Cleveland 's Mayor. Added to the complications is the fact that Evelyn and Darryl, the Mayor, were once college sweethearts over a decade ago, and Darryl hopes to use that connection to get inside information on the case.

As Evelyn works with grizzled Homicide Detective Riley and newcomer Detective David, they find more missing persons cases that seem similar to the two latest deaths--and find a suspect who seems to fit the profile of their killer. Unfortunately, the suspect has knowledge of Evelyn and her daughter, Angel, leading them to the fact that sixteen-year-old Angel might be another intended victim.

Forensic science mixes with police procedure in Elizabeth Becka's debut novel, and the result is a great read that will keep you turning pages late into the night. As you gain details of Evelyn's personal life, insights into the new Homicide Detective, and background on the serial killer preying on Cleveland 's young women, you'll be enthralled with the perfect mix of truth and fiction.

I can only hope that Ms. Becka plans to return to Cleveland and Eveyln James, a forensic scientist that could well become another Kay Scarpetta, Frank Clevenger, or Temperance Brennan.
ilovedale3 avatar reviewed Trace Evidence on + 524 more book reviews
Good for a debut novel, but left some details hanging with no real solution.
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I believe this is a debut book for this author and I have to say, I look forward to reading more of her books. It moved along and kept my attention with a good set of charachters - good ones, bad ones, irritating ones - you get the drift. I would definitely read her again.
twosey avatar reviewed Trace Evidence on + 52 more book reviews
Great Read. Suspenceful and thrilling. I'm hoping the series can keep up with such a great debut
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LOVED THIS - actually a LITERATE mystery/thriller. Very, very good. Characters are actually defined and have depth - it's not just all action!
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I stoppd readingit after about 75 pages, story did not interest me at all and I love this genre.
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Great read.