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Unnatural Causes
- Narrated by: Dr Richard Shepherd
- Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
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Summary
Meet the forensic pathologist, Dr Richard Shepherd, in the true crime book of the year - brought to you by Penguin.
'The dead do not hide the truth and they never lie. Through me the dead can speak....'
He solves the mysteries of unexplained or sudden death.
He has performed over 23,000 autopsies, including investigating some of the most high-profile cases of recent times; the Hungerford Massacre, the Princess Diana inquiry, and 9/11.
He has faced serial killers, natural disasters, 'perfect murders' and freak accidents.
His evidence has put killers behind bars, freed the innocent and turned open-and-shut cases on their heads.
Yet all this has come at a huge personal cost.
Written and narrated by Dr Richard Shepherd, Unnatural Causes tells the story of not only the cases and bodies that have haunted him the most, but also how to live a life steeped in death.
Critic reviews
"Puts the reader at his elbow as he wields the scalpel." (Guardian)
"Fascinating, gruesome yet engrossing." (Richard and Judy, Daily Express)
"Fascinating, insightful, candid, compassionate." (Obersver)
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- RR
- 10-05-19
Too much about him, too little about forensics
Returned this book as I couldn't take any more about his marriage, childhood, flying lessons, marriage, kids, marriage... Not enough forensic science. The bits where it finally gets going are interesting, but they would probably make a book about 90 minutes long.
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- Suzie
- 17-05-19
Simply brilliant
This is a fantastic book. It is extremely well written and well read by Dr Richard Shepherd, who in my opinion deserves an OBE. You feel you just want to say a massive thank you and give him a really big hug. A man anyone would be proud to meet and be acquainted with.
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- S
- 08-02-19
Fascinating read, sad when it finished
I sometimes think about who I would love as a guest at a dinner arty, that someone who could tell you stories for hours - well Dr Shepherd is that very guest. I have watched him several times on tv and always said I would love to hear more from him - forensic pathology fascinates me.
I was so pleased to hear he had written a biography and couldn’t wait to buy it on Audible. Gripped from start to finish, his book gives a wonderful insight into his life & career as a forensic pathologist who has worked on some very high profile cases. I always find audiobooks better when narrated by the author, which is the case here - it gives more emotion into what you are listening to.
My only criticism is the book came to an end - a I feel lost now it’s finished!
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- Ninecatz
- 14-01-19
Brilliant...
I'll never look at a Sunday roast in the same manner again.. :)
A difficult subject brought to life... (no pun intended), well written, narrated and emotive. Highly recommended.
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- Lydia Hinchliffe
- 15-04-19
Amazing, even made me consider a career change!
I’ve always been interested in forensics and murder, and have always wanted a job photographing crime scenes and bodies but after listening to Richard my interest has switched to forensic pathology and I start my open university course in the autumn!
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- Mark Jackson
- 02-04-19
excellent book....superb delivery
A very educational read, that's honest with a gripping delivery style. would very strongly recommend
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- A.ViLo
- 16-01-19
very interesting book.
the life of a pathologist. nice to know how they get on. how human they are with the same ups and downs of life. I learnt a few medical words and diagnosis that I will definitely be using as trivia.
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- Owen
- 23-11-18
Absolutely Loved it
Really enjoyed this thought provoking account of Dr Richard Shepherds career.Found it very interesting and enlightening to a profession very few of us would like to embark on.
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- Tom Dickinson
- 07-02-19
Fascinating
Really good, insightful book of the life of Dr Sheppard forensic pathologist. Fascinating. Easy listening. As a healthcare professional myself was really interesting
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- natterjack
- 26-05-19
Fascinating listen
This was a really interesting audiobook. It was a fascinating insight into the world of forensic pathology. I’ve learned some interesting facts from listening.
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