Renowned pathologist, Hans Bankl, completed this manuscript, in which he scientifically examines various spectacular crimes, shortly before his death. He was able to claim 40 years of experience and some 30,000 autopsies. He relates numerous factual cases to us, depicting the methods and means of crime, as well as the mistakes and successes of both killer and detective. He has combined scientific research with personal experience and turned these into thrilling stories.

About the author:

University Professor Dr. Hans Bankl born 1940. An internationally renowned scientist who has published some 180 scientific papers and is also widely known for his best-selling popular science books. "How Often Did the Pharoh Curse?" was published by Seifert Verlag in 2003. Hans Bankl died suddenly in December 2004. Shortly before his death he completed the manuscript for this his last book.