Chief medical examiner for a Georgia county, Hanzlick (forensic pathology, Emory U.) sets out the laws and administrative and operational procedures that pertain to medical examiner and coroner systems in the US, which are charged by law to investigate sudden and unexplained deaths. His themes include general aspects, the various players, goals, types of investigation, specific features, and special circumstances. He does not discuss medical aspects or explain how to solve crimes. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)