Tremors in the Blood

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Murder, Obsession and the Birth of the Lie Detector

By Amit Katwala

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Tremors in the Blood by Amit Katwala delves into the fascinating world of biosignals and their potential to revolutionise our understanding of human behaviour. The book explores the science behind physiological responses, such as changes in heart rate and blood flow, and how they can reveal hidden truths about our emotions and intentions. It's a captivating journey through cutting-edge research at the intersection of technology, biology, and psychology.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the intersection of science and crime, particularly the innovative but controversial use of lie detector technology in the early 20th century. It's a captivating dive into a fascinating historical period, blending thriller-like elements with detailed scientific investigation.

Tremors in the Blood

Nominated for the CWA Dagger Award 2023

‘A wonderful book’ - Guardian

Truth, murder and the birth of the lie detector

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Nominated for the CWA Dagger Award 2023

‘A wonderful book’ - Guardian

Truth, murder and the birth of the lie detector

Henry Wilkens burst through the doors of the emergency room covered in his wife’s blood. But was he a grieving husband, or a ruthless killer who’d conspired with bandits to have her murdered?

To find out, the San Francisco police turned to technology, and a new machine that had just been invented in Berkeley by a rookie detective, a visionary police chief, and a teenage magician with a showman’s touch.

John Larson, Gus Vollmer and Leonarde Keeler hoped the lie detector would make the justice system fairer – but the flawed device soon grew too powerful for them to control. It poisoned their lives, turned fast friends into bitter enemies, and as it conquered America and the world, it transformed our relationship with the truth in ways that are still being felt.

As new forms of lie detection gain momentum in the present day, Tremors in the Blood reveals the incredible truth behind the creation of the polygraph, through gripping true crime cases featuring explosive gunfights, shocking twists and high-stakes courtroom drama.

Touching on psychology, technology and the science of the truth, Tremors in the Blood is a vibrant, atmospheric thriller, and a warning from history: be careful what you believe.

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Tremors in the Blood by Amit Katwala is acclaimed for its captivating, detailed exploration of the invention and impact of the lie detector. Reviewers describe it as gripping, with a narrative style likened to a thriller, bringing history vividly to life through meticulous research. The book examines pivotal murder cases in US history while pondering the moral implications of this controversial technology.

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ISBN: 9780008434106

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Mudlark

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Amit Katwala is a Senior Editor at WIRED, based in London. He writes about the collision between technology and culture, and has covered everything from the race for quantum supremacy to the hunt for the mysterious Planet Nine. He has been shortlisted for multiple awards by the Sports Journalists' Association and the Association of British Science Writers. He grew up in Bournemouth, and studied Experimental Psychology at St Hugh's College, Oxford. His first book, The Athletic Brain, was published in 2016.