Crime Scene: True stories from the life of a forensic investigator by Esther McKay

'Day after day my life was consumed by killings, distress
and gruesome sights, each one adding another piece to an
ever-growing mosaic that seemed to be made up of bloodied
disposable gloves, plastic bags and human waste ...'

When Esther McKay, an idealistic young constable with the NSW police,
entered the tough, male-dominated world of forensic investigation,
she was determined to hold her own. She soon found herself at deeply
confronting crime scenes, often working alone and without supervision.
Her cases ranged from a beautiful young girl macheted to death by
her jealous boyfriend to the electrocution of a small child; from the
Newcastle earthquake victims to the suicide whose body had liquefied
in his car.

Eventually it became too much to bear. After years of long, lonely, 
exhausting days and nights, and following a particularly harrowing high-
profile case involving the disappearance of two young boys. Esther had
a breakdown and was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
She was discharged from the police force, hurt in the line of duty, and
ultimately began a remarkable journey to recovery.

This is Esther's story. Powerful, moving and unforgettable, CRIME SCENE
takes us inside the life of a forensic investigator, and reveals as never
before the extraordinary demands and dangers of forensic work.

Genres: Australia - Nonfiction - True Crime - Memoir 
Condition: Very good
Published: 2005 by Viking
Pages: 305
ISBN: 0670028649
Weight: 415g