
by Ashley Brandon
When you think of the word “forensics,” the first thing that pops into your head is CSI. In high schools, forensics is actually a speech and debate class. When some students don’t look at the course definition, they are often disappointed to find out that they won’t be solving crimes! Going into forensics, I knew that it had nothing to do with catching serial killers and saving the world. Having an overwhelming fear of public speaking, let alone one-on-one speaking, I knew it would be a struggle.

by Terell Byrd, Lorie Lewis Ham
& Sandra Murphy
In the next of our Road to Left Coast Crime 2012 series we had a chance to chat with mystery author D.P. Lyle and review his latest 2 books–Royal Pains: Sick Rich & his non-fiction book for writers, More Forensics and Fiction—Crime Writers Morbidly Curious Questions Answered. At the end of this post is a chance to win a copy of Sick Rich.

by Marilyn Meredith &
Terell Byrd
Marilyn Meredith interviews mystery author D.P. Lyle and Terell Byrd reviews his new book Royal Pains: First Do No Harm. At the end of this post is a chance to win a copy of the book. Not only is D.P. Lyle an author, but with his knowledge of medicine and forensics he has helped many other mystery authors with their research, including KRL’s publisher Lorie Lewis Ham. He is a vital part of the mystery community.

by Jan Burke
Almost all Americans know something about forensic science, or think they do. What they may not realize is that in the U.S. forensic science is at a critical crossroads, and needs our attention, concern, and support.