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WINNER OF THE CWA GOLDEN DAGGER FOR NON FICTION 2021
'Gripping from the start, Written in Bone is superb' - Dr Richard Shepherd, author of Unnatural Causes
From the Sunday Times Bestselling author of All That Remains, Sue Black reveals the secrets hidden deep within our bones.
Drawing upon her…
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2 authors picked Written in Bone as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book was recommended to me by my sister-in-law who is a high school science teacher. Having a degree in forensic science, I love books like this that give an insight into the science of crime-solving, but I hadn't read one in some time. Written in Bone definitely renewed my passion for forensics, but is also written in a way that isn't too technical for someone with little scientific background. Additionally, author Sue Black includes personal stories that reveal the brilliant yet humble woman behind the science.
I really enjoyed how this book takes a more factual approach. Always keen to learn more about the human body and the dark acts humans carry out on each other, I was enthralled by the stories Sue tells of real-world murders and deaths.
Although factual, I found it fascinating just how much emotion I felt reading Sue’s book. I can’t deny that I was choked up at quite a few points.
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