Simon Beckett

The Chemistry of Death

Peggy Walker

This book is about an English forensic scientist who becomes a country doctor after experiencing a personal tragedy. This is evidently the first in a series of books "starring" David Hunter and was a very enjoyable read. There is a lot of forensic detail and a fair amount about decomposition, so if you are squeamish, beware!!! There is a fair amount of misdirection, which is done fairly well. I would definitely check out another of his books.

The Chemistry of Death

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