{"product_id":"richard-shepherd-2-books-collection-set-true-crime-paperback","title":"Richard Shepherd 2 Books Collection Set: Seven Ages of Death \u0026 Unnatural Causes - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Seven Ages of Death\u003cbr\u003e\nUnnatural Causes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: See individual titles (this bundle is sold as a 2-book set; each title carries its own UK ISBN)\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Michael Joseph\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis two-book paperback set brings together the acclaimed memoirs of Dr Richard Shepherd, one of Britain's most respected forensic pathologists. Combining \u003cem\u003eThe Seven Ages of Death\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eUnnatural Causes\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn \u003cem\u003eUnnatural Causes\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Seven Ages of Death\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by a genuine forensic authority who has performed over 23,000 autopsies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers globally significant cases, including the Princess Diana inquiry and 9\/11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines gripping true crime narrative with accessible medical insight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for true crime fans, forensic science students, and true-story readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful two-book gift set for fans of Silent Witness-style forensic drama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact paperback format, easy to read and store\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDr 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover artwork may vary slightly from the image shown; all copies are genuine UK paperback editions dispatched brand new.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richard Shepherd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56488011923838,"sku":"PLD18423","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/richard-shepherd-2-books-set-unnatural-causes-seven-ages-of-death-paperback.jpg?v=1784401804","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/richard-shepherd-2-books-collection-set-true-crime-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}