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Unnatural Causes: The Life and Many Deaths of Britain's Top Forensic Pathologist

Richard Shepherd
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Unnatural Causes: The Life and Many Deaths of Britain's Top Forensic Pathologist

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018

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Richard Shepherd

Unnatural Causes: The Life and Many Deaths of Britain's Top Forensic Pathologist

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United Kingdom • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Unnatural Causes: The Life and Many Deaths of Britain's Top Forensic Pathologist by Richard Shepherd explores the career of a leading forensic pathologist. The book delves into various cases and the impact of the job on Shepherd's life, detailing the challenges and insights gained through his extensive experience in forensic pathology.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

62,970 ratings

87%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Unnatural Causes: The Life and Many Deaths of Britain's Top Forensic Pathologist by Richard Shepherd captivates readers with its gripping insights into forensic pathology. Shepherd’s candid recounting of his career is both intriguing and accessible. However, some found the medical details overly graphic. Overall, it offers an engaging, albeit sometimes unsettling, read.

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Who Should Read Unnatural Causes: The Life and Many Deaths of Britain's Top Forensic Pathologist?

Unnatural Causes: The Life and Many Deaths of Britain's Top Forensic Pathologist by Richard Shepherd will captivate readers interested in true crime, forensic science, and medical mysteries. Fans of Mary Roach's Stiff and Caitlin Doughty's Smoke Gets in Your Eyes will particularly enjoy Shepherd's gripping narratives and expert insights.

4.4

62,970 ratings

87%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United Kingdom • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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