Richard Shepherd 2 Books Collection Set: Seven Ages of Death & Unnatural Causes - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set. The Seven Ages of Death. Unnatural Causes. Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: See individual titles (this bundle is sold as a 2-book set; each title carries its own UK ISBN). Publisher: Michael Joseph. Age Range: Adult. Overview. This two-book paperback set brings together the acclaimed memoirs of Dr Richard Shepherd, one of Britain's most respected forensic pathologists. Combining The Seven Ages of Death and Unnatural Causes, the collection offers a compelling, deeply human window into a career spent uncovering the truth behind thousands of deaths. Ideal for true crime enthusiasts, medical students, and readers of narrative non-fiction, this set pairs gripping case studies with candid reflection on mortality, justice, and the emotional cost of a life devoted to the dead.. About the Books. In Unnatural Causes, Dr Shepherd draws on a career encompassing more than 23,000 autopsies to recount some of the most high-profile and challenging investigations of his working life, from the Hungerford Massacre to the Princess Diana inquiry and the aftermath of 9/11. The book traces how forensic evidence has convicted the guilty, exonerated the innocent, and overturned accepted narratives, while also exploring the personal toll of a life spent bearing witness to humanity's darkest moments.. The Seven Ages of Death continues Shepherd's exploration of mortality through twenty-four previously untold cases, structured around the different stages of human life, from infancy to old age. Each chapter functions as a self-contained medical detective story, examining what an autopsy can reveal not just about how someone died, but about how they lived. Together, the two books form a thoughtful, unflinching, and ultimately humane portrait of pathology as both science and vocation, blending clinical detail with genuine compassion for the dead and those left behind.. Written by a genuine forensic authority who has performed over 23,000 autopsies. Cover