Tremors in the Blood
Murder, Obsession, and the Birth of the Lie Detector
by Amit Katwala
Narrated by Paul Bellantoni
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Pub Date Mar 07 2023 | Archive Date Mar 18 2023
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Description
This thrilling account of the creation of the so-called lie detector explores shocking murders and dramatic trials to uncover the true nature of the polygraph.
Advance Praise
“[A] fascinating look at the history of lie detectors . . . Katwala has real storytelling chops.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“A lively, engrossing combination of true crime, biography, and history.”—Booklist
“Rollicking true-crime . . . fast-paced and elegant and fun.”—WIRED
“Tremors in the Blood, Amit Katwala's beautifully told origin story of the lie detector, contains just about everything a reader wants in a true crime book - murder, mystery, gunfights, courtroom theatrics and dogged police work - along with a solid exploration of the ethically troubling issues that continue to haunt criminal justice and its sometimes dubious tools."—Deborah Blum, bestselling author of The Poisoner's Handbook
Available Editions
| EDITION | Audiobook, Unabridged |
| ISBN | 9781666629187 |
| PRICE | $24.99 (USD) |
| DURATION | 10 Hours, 36 Minutes |
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