From mystery writer Anthony Abbott to the Yule Bomb Killer who was identified in a 1922 bombing using forensic analysis of his handwriting reconstructed from bits of the bomb, entries look at cases, individuals, and even television shows thought to be important to the development of forensic science in the United States. Presented alphabetically, the entries are also listed under categories related to types of forensic evidence, relevant science and technology, poisons and drugs, forensic scientists or officials, types of crimes or conditions, criminal cases, criminals, serial killers, fiction writers, and fictional character and television shows. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)