A Taste for Poison, Neil Bradbury, Ph.D.
A Taste for Poison, Neil Bradbury, Ph.D.
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A Taste for Poison
Eleven Deadly Molecules and the Killers Who Used Them

Author: Neil Bradbury, Ph.D.

Narrator: Derek Perkins

Unabridged: 7 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/01/2022


Synopsis

This program includes an epilogue and acknowledgements read by the author

“A fascinating tale of poisons and poisonous deeds which both educates and entertains.” --Kathy Reichs

As any reader or listener of murder mysteries can tell you, poison is one of the most enduring—and popular—weapons of choice for a scheming murderer. It can be slipped into a drink, smeared onto the tip of an arrow or the handle of a door, even filtered through the air we breathe. But how exactly do these poisons work to break our bodies down, and what can we learn from the damage they inflict?

In a fascinating blend of popular science, medical history, and true crime, Dr. Neil Bradbury explores this most morbidly captivating method of murder from a cellular level. Alongside real-life accounts of murderers and their crimes—some notorious, some forgotten, some still unsolved—are the equally compelling stories of the poisons involved: eleven molecules of death that work their way through the human body and, paradoxically, illuminate the way in which our bodies function.

Drawn from historical records and current news headlines, A Taste for Poison weaves together the tales of spurned lovers, shady scientists, medical professionals and political assassins to show how the precise systems of the body can be impaired to lethal effect through the use of poison. From the deadly origins of the gin & tonic cocktail to the arsenic-laced wallpaper in Napoleon’s bedroom, A Taste for Poison leads listeners on a fascinating tour of the intricate, complex systems that keep us alive—or don’t.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press

About Neil Bradbury, Ph.D.

NEIL BRADBURY, Ph.D. is Professor of Physiology and Biophysics at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, where he teaches and conducts research on genetic diseases. A full-time scientist and educator, Bradbury has won numerous awards for his unique approach to teaching physiology. He has presented his research around the world and authored more than 80 scientific articles and book chapters. He currently lives in Illinois with his wife and two border collies. A TASTE FOR POISON is his first book.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Emily on April 21, 2022

Not my usual kind of book but it was fun!......more

Goodreads review by Regina on February 02, 2022

A Taste for Poison is a nonfiction look at the stealthiest of stealthy killing techniques that will appeal if you are: - A murderino* - Walter White** - Scientifically inclined*** - Bell Biv Devoe**** - Someone with a huge life insurance policy on a spouse***** To my surprise, I have heard of many of the......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on July 12, 2024

3.5 stars Historically, poison was a popular murder weapon because it was difficult (or impossible) to detect in the dead victim. Thus countless killers got away with murder. Now of course, modern technology can sniff out poison quite easily, and its use as a murder weapon has plummeted. Still, poiso......more

Goodreads review by Neil on August 22, 2021

OK I'm the author so of course I gave it 5 stars. I wanted this book to be informative and and "enjoyable". for those who like true crime, history, medicine and science.......more