Kate Bendelow has been a serving Crime Scene Investigator with Grater Manchester Police for fifteen years, during which time she has worked on countless crime scenes ranging from burglary and armed robbery, to rape, arson and murder. Kate also delivers lectures to writers seeking inside knowledge and is a creative writer and performance poet.

Informative and inspirational - a must have for writers who want to know their way around a crime scene. -- Erin Kelly, Bestselling Author This marvellous book is an essentiall read for every crime writer, whether established or just starting out. Written in the most accessible style, The Real CSI not only explains the art of crime scene investigation and the science behind it, but provides tips on how it can be used to enrich your plots in fiendish yet credible ways. -- Graham Bartlett, Former Chief Superintendent and Advisor to Peter James

Kate Bendelow has been a serving Crime Scene Investigator with Grater Manchester Police for fifteen years, during which time she has worked on countless crime scenes ranging from burglary and armed robbery, to rape, arson and murder. Kate also delivers lectures to writers seeking inside knowledge and is a creative writer and performance poet.

Informative and inspirational - a must have for writers who want to know their way around a crime scene. -- Erin Kelly, Bestselling Author This marvellous book is an essentiall read for every crime writer, whether established or just starting out. Written in the most accessible style, The Real CSI not only explains the art of crime scene investigation and the science behind it, but provides tips on how it can be used to enrich your plots in fiendish yet credible ways. -- Graham Bartlett, Former Chief Superintendent and Advisor to Peter James

Kate Bendelow has been a serving Crime Scene Investigator with Grater Manchester Police for fifteen years, during which time she has worked on countless crime scenes ranging from burglary and armed robbery, to rape, arson and murder. Kate also delivers lectures to writers seeking inside knowledge and is a creative writer and performance poet.

Informative and inspirational - a must have for writers who want to know their way around a crime scene. -- Erin Kelly, Bestselling Author This marvellous book is an essentiall read for every crime writer, whether established or just starting out. Written in the most accessible style, The Real CSI not only explains the art of crime scene investigation and the science behind it, but provides tips on how it can be used to enrich your plots in fiendish yet credible ways. -- Graham Bartlett, Former Chief Superintendent and Advisor to Peter James