[stanz]

I think she has extensive forensics training. I don't recall whether she was on the police force or an investigator, but she's definitiely more than just a novelist.

[SpringheelJack]

I think she has extensive forensics training. I don't recall whether she was on the police force or an investigator, but she's definitiely more than just a novelist

She doesn't have "extensive forensics training". She was a computer analyst. See mysteryvault.net/DorothyL/2001/12-December/011208.htm , where there is an detailed discussion of Cornwall's credentials.