$25.49
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
17 May 2022
Summary
From the world’s foremost forensic anthropologist and bestselling author of All That Remains, this book is an exploration—from skull to feet—of how our bones reveal all that happens to us in life.
THE TIMES—BEST MEMOIRS OF THE YEAR. WINNER OF THE CWA GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION.
“Gripping from the start, Written in Bone is superb.” —Dr. Richard Shepherd, author of Unnatural Causes.
“No scientist communicates better than Sue Black.” —Val McDer…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529176605 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1529176603 |
| Author: | Professor Sue Black, Sue Black |
| Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 17 May 2022 |
| Weight: | 256g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 23mm |
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Critics Review
The corpse whisperer … could Black’s life be any more ready for a series producer to pitch to Netflix? … and is it OK for her, or us, to enjoy this quite so much? * The Times *A fascinating if grisly book. It should be read. * Scotland on Sunday *For someone who deals in death every day, Sue Black has a rare ability to make blood and bones come alive. A marvellous writer. * Ruth Davidson SMP *A fascinating overview of the human skeleton from the forensic anthropologist’s point of view, with case studies that are both pertinent and entertaining. * Kathy Reichs, author of the Temperance Brennan, Bones series *Gripping from the start, Written in Bone is superb - fascinating in its detail of real life cases and written with a narrative that propels you forward to the next page. * Dr Richard Shepherd, author of Unnatural Causes *[Sue Black’s] stunning new book…is full of gripping case studies..and full of dry humour * The Independent *Black writes with rare precision and compassion * Evening Standard *Her stories invite us to imagine the worst that can happen to us, or those we love. But I was also reminded of a pathologist who, on completing her autopsies, would pull off her gloves with a snap and announce: ‘Isn’t it good to be alive.’ There’s redemption here, too, and justice; there’s humanitarianism and compassion. * LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS *
About The Author
Professor Sue Black
Professor Lady Sue Black is one of the world’s leading anatomists and forensic anthropologists. She is President of St John’s College, Oxford and previously Pro-Vice Chancellor for Engagement at Lancaster University. From 2003 to 2018 she was Professor of Anatomy and Forensic Anthropology at the University of Dundee.
She was the lead anthropologist for the British Forensic Team in the war crimes investigations in Kosovo, and one of the first forensic scientists to travel to Thailand following the Indian Ocean tsunami.
Sue was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to forensic anthropology and is a Lady of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle.
She is the author of the critically acclaimed and award-winning bestsellers All That Remains and Written in Bone. Her new book, An Expert Witness: Forensic Science on Trial, is published in 2026.
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