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Titles in This Set
The Seven Ages of Death
Unnatural Causes
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: See individual titles (this bundle is sold as a 2-book set; each title carries its own UK ISBN)
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Age Range: Adult
Overview
This two-book paperback set brings together the acclaimed memoirs of Dr Richard Shepherd, one of Britain's most respected forensic pathologists. Combining The Seven Ages of Death and Unnatural Causes, the collection offers a compelling, deeply human window into a career spent uncovering the truth behind thousands of deaths. Ideal for true crime enthusiasts, medical students, and readers of narrative non-fiction, this set pairs gripping case studies with candid reflection on mortality, justice, and the emotional cost of a life devoted to the dead.
About the Books
In Unnatural Causes, Dr Shepherd draws on a career encompassing more than 23,000 autopsies to recount some of the most high-profile and challenging investigations of his working life, from the Hungerford Massacre to the Princess Diana inquiry and the aftermath of 9/11. The book traces how forensic evidence has convicted the guilty, exonerated the innocent, and overturned accepted narratives, while also exploring the personal toll of a life spent bearing witness to humanity's darkest moments.
The Seven Ages of Death continues Shepherd's exploration of mortality through twenty-four previously untold cases, structured around the different stages of human life, from infancy to old age. Each chapter functions as a self-contained medical detective story, examining what an autopsy can reveal not just about how someone died, but about how they lived. Together, the two books form a thoughtful, unflinching, and ultimately humane portrait of pathology as both science and vocation, blending clinical detail with genuine compassion for the dead and those left behind.
- Written by a genuine forensic authority who has performed over 23,000 autopsies
- Covers globally significant cases, including the Princess Diana inquiry and 9/11
- Combines gripping true crime narrative with accessible medical insight
- Ideal for true crime fans, forensic science students, and true-story readers
- A thoughtful two-book gift set for fans of Silent Witness-style forensic drama
- Compact paperback format, easy to read and store
About the Author
Dr Richard Shepherd is one of Britain's foremost forensic pathologists, having conducted thousands of autopsies over a career spanning several decades. He trained at St George's Hospital Medical School before qualifying as a forensic pathologist, going on to work on numerous high-profile investigations both nationally and internationally. His bestselling books have brought the realities of forensic pathology to a wide readership, offering an unusually candid account of the emotional demands of a life spent close to death.
Why You'll Love This Set
Perfect for true crime readers and anyone fascinated by forensic science, this two-book collection offers gripping, real-life case studies alongside honest reflection on mortality, justice, and the human cost of a career in pathology.
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