This lower level forensic science textbook incorporates an ongoing fictional narrative throughout the book, entertaining students as it provides hands-on learning in order to 'crack the case.' the book reviews all the basic sciences essential to understand forensics, including math, physics, chemistry, and biology. the book incorporates cost effective, field-tested lab activities for schools that have restricted budgets. the final chapter culminates in a mock trial where the students testify as experts and a jury of their classmates renders a verdict. a full range of ancillaries is available to instructors.