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Molecules of Murder: Criminal Molecules and Classic Murders (Hardcover)

by John Emsley (Author)
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This book follows on from John Emsley's international bestseller, "Elements of Murder", this time taking the reader on a journey of discovery into the world of dangerous organic poisons. "Molecules of Murder" describes ten highly toxic molecules which are of particular interest due to their use in notorious murder cases. Each chapter explores the discovery of the molecules, their chemistry and effects in humans, followed by a re-examination of their deliberate misuse in high profile murder cases! Including a glossary of technical terms, this book is written by the highly acclaimed science writer John Elmsey and makes excellent reading for both scientists and non-scientists alike.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read, 25 Sep 2008
A great read, a fascinating book that re-examined some well known murder cases but from the point of view of exploring the background of the chemicals used as poisons instead of the history or personal circumstances of the killer or the victim.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating, 9 Oct 2008
I really enjoyed this book. If you're the kind of person who enjoys forensic thrillers you'll love this. He gives you a lot of fascinating information about some infamous murders and the poisons used but in a very readable way. It's not scientific and impenetrable! A must for murder mystery fans.
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