It's no mystery that murder crimes and the use of forensic evidence to convict or free suspects has attracted the attention of millions with the popularity of shows such as CSI and its spinoffs.
Schools are even catching on to the craze and using forensic investigations to teach science.
Books such as the unconventional textbook "The Forensic Mission" (Wiley) by E.K. Hein are helping students learn about forensic science in an entertaining, engaging way.
"The Forensic Mission" draws readers into a suspenseful mystery while delving into forensic science and its role in solving crimes.
This fictional work revolves around a string of perplexing homicides in Philadelphia, involving students from Roxborough High School, and stumping Philadelphia Head Detective Melinda Monsternick.
The book covers crime scene procedures such as blood typing, DNA, fingerprints, ballistics and stages of decomposition. There's also key terminology and instructive forensic lessons at the end of every chapter.
The book's cover may intrigue young adult fiction fans but its content doubles as a chilling suspense novel and science textbook.
