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Beyond the Tape
- Author
- Dr Marie Cassidy
- Narrator
- Dr Marie Cassidy
- Publisher
- Orion
- Publish Date
- 2 September 2021
- Run Time
- 8 hours 37 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
'Well, Doc, what happened? Have we got a murder on our hands?'
For more than 30 years, bodies have been Dr Marie Cassidy's business. The lucky ones have died peacefully in their own beds, surrounded by loved ones. But that's not always the case.
In her international bestseller, Marie invites us into the world of forensic pathology and her remarkable personal journey, from working-class Glasgow to being Ireland's head pathologist for nearly 15 years.
Involved in the most high-profile cases in the country, Marie shares the intricate processes central to solving modern crime, inviting you to go beyond the tape.
Follow her onto the scene of the crime and walk in her footprints - but don't touch anything. Remember, every contact leaves a trace . . .
'An excellent read, absorbing and full of interesting insights... one that I would definitely recommend!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon reader review
Critics Review
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Beyond The Tape provides an insight into Marie Cassidy's macabre but vital craft
Irish Times
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a gripping insight into the criminal mind and the often awful ordinariness of crime
RTE Guide
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She debunks the myths of the CSI generation and shows remarkable empathy for the people who end up on her mortuary table
Sunday Business Post
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Details
- Author
- Dr Marie Cassidy
- Narrator
- Dr Marie Cassidy
- Duration
- 8 hours 37 minutes
- Release Date
- 2 September 2021
- ISBN
- 9781841885520
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Orion
- Genre
- True crime, True crime: serial killers and murderers, Victimology and victims of crime
Synopsis
The scalpel goes down. The gown is discarded. The chatter stops. Heads turn expectantly. 'Well, Doc, what happened? Have we got a murder on our hands?'For more than 30 years, bodies have been Dr Marie Cassidy's business. The lucky ones have died peacefully in their own beds, surrounded by loved ones. But that's not always the case.In her international bestseller, Marie invites us into the world of forensic pathology and her remarkable personal journey, from working-class Glasgow to being Ireland's head pathologist for nearly 15 years.Involved in the most high-profile cases in the country, Marie shares the intricate processes central to solving modern crime, inviting you to go beyond the tape.Follow her onto the scene of the crime and walk in her footprints - but don't touch anything. Remember, every contact leaves a trace . . .'An excellent read, absorbing and full of interesting insights... one that I would definitely recommend!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon reader review
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