Quote by Jeffery Deaver

Certainly going back to Sherlock Holmes we have a tradition of forensic science featured in detective stories.

Certainly going back to Sherlock Holmes we have a tradition

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This quote suggests that the tradition of including forensic science in detective stories can be traced back to the influence of Sherlock Holmes. Since the inception of the Sherlock Holmes series, there has been a consistent inclusion of forensic science as a prominent element in detective fiction. This tradition highlights the importance of scientific methods in solving crimes and has had a lasting impact on the genre, shaping reader expectations for intricate investigations driven by forensic evidence.

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