CSI to CEO is almost here!

I’m thrilled to share CSI to CEO is now in the proofing stage. This journey started a little less than 2.5 years ago, and it’s incredible to see it finally coming to fruition.

The official release date is October 1, 2024, and I’m excited to announce that e-book preorders are now available*. Sign up for notifications

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I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Eve Porinchak and Pat Wertheim for their invaluable contributions to this manuscript. Their insights and support have made this work truly special.

Book Quick-Look

In CSI to CEO, I share my story of overcoming immense personal and professional battles. From facing a life-threatening illness to navigating toxic leadership as a forensic scientist and Crime Scene Investigator, I’ve encountered some dark moments. But it’s also these experiences that drove me to push past barriers and fight for science and integrity.

Blending dark humor, true crime, forensic know-how, and leadership lessons, CSI to CEO is a candid memoir about the power of resilience, curiosity, and leadership. My hope is that this story empowers readers to find strength in adversity and unlock their own leadership potential for the greater good.

About Stephen J. Lu, Author

Stephen's professional endeavors are founded on a life dedicated to public service.

Throughout his varied careers, Stephen has studied everything from mosquitoes and disease biology to bloodstain patterns, bullet trajectories, and digging up clandestine graves.

Today—through innovative, collaborative communication and technology solutions—he works to foster better leadership in the forensics industry and to support and improve the lives of people diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

About Eve Porinchak, Editor

Since earning a degree in psychology and biology from UCLA, Eve has spent much of her time in and out of jail—teaching creative writing to incarcerated teens. A former agent with Jill Corcoran Literary, Eve also attended medical school, served as a child welfare case worker, and has taught everything from Kindergarten to college courses. She speaks at conferences all over the country and teaches courses at UCLA on all things publishing. A highly collaborative developmental editor, Eve prides herself on whipping manuscripts into submission-ready shape, and has guided countless aspiring authors on their paths to publication.

Eve writes stories featuring youth she feels have been underrepresented in children’s literature, such as those born into gang life, the abandoned, and the incarcerated who—ironically—have the most fascinating tales to tell. Her critically acclaimed book, One Cut—a haunting nonfiction story with a juvenile justice bent—launched Simon & Schuster’s young adult true crime line SIMON TRUE in 2017.

About Pat Wertheim, Introducing Author

Pat Wertheim has been impacting forensic science and the use of fingerprints in law enforcement for five decades. He has trained thousands of latent print examiners for hundreds of criminal justice agencies around the world on best practices in latent print comparison and ethical use of evidence.

Pat has worked on numerous high-profile cases involving erroneous identifications, latent print fabrication and fingerprint forgery. He has authored ground-breaking articles on detection of forged and fabricated latent print evidence, revealing the extent that corrupt law enforcement personnel have gone to fabricate evidence. Pat is fortunate to have investigated high profile cases such as the Harry Oakes murder in the Bahamas, the Shirley McKie erroneous identification in Scotland, the fabrication of evidence against Fred Van Der Vyver in South Africa, and forged fingerprints on an alleged Jackson Pollock canvas.

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