The Christopher Killer
Readers rate it 3.4 (12 on Hardcover)
292 pages · Released Feb 28, 2008 · Penguin
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This forensic mystery thriller is appropriate for older teens interested in crime and science. The story centers on a serial killer investigation and includes autopsy/forensic details and psychological tension, but violence is not graphically depicted on-page. The protagonist demonstrates genuine courage, scientific curiosity, and good judgment under pressure, modeling resilience and family bonds. The educational value lies in forensic science procedures and investigative methods.
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As the daughter of a Colorado County coroner, seventeen-yearold Cameryn Mahoney is no stranger to death. in fact, she’s always been fascinated by the science of it. so she’s thrilled to finally get some hands-on experience in forensics working as her father’s assistant. but Cammie is in for more than she bargained for... As the daughter of a Colorado County coroner, seventeen-yearold Cameryn Mahoney is no stranger to death. in fact, she’s always been fascinated by the science of it. so she’s thrilled to finally get some hands-on experience in forensics working as her father’s assistant. but Cammie is in for more than she bargained for when the second case that she attends turns out to be someone she knows—the latest victim of a serial killer known as the Christopher Killer. And if dealing with that isn’t hard enough, Cammie soon realizes that if she’s not careful, she might wind up as the killer’s next victim. . . .
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ISBN 9781101200537 · Penguin