The Final Diagnosis
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The Final Diagnosis
Unearth the enigmatic world of forensic pathology in The Final Diagnosis by Cynric Temple-Camp, where the inevitability of death meets the curiosity of its many causes. Through a gripping collection of real-life cases, Cynric Temple-Camp delves into the mysteries of mortality with the experienced eye of a seasoned pathologist. Each case unravels a story as fascinating as it is chilling, showcasing human vulnerability and the relentless march of time.
As you turn the pages, you will be drawn into a compelling narrative that spans from the extraordinary and fatal consequences of an amniotic embolism—a rare and often deadly complication of childbirth—to an unexpected but lethal encounter with commonplace roasted peanuts. Temple-Camp's expertise brings a sense of authenticity and urgency to these accounts, encapsulating the raw and sometimes bizarre nature of medicine and crime.
The author's signature style shines through as he revisits high-profile cases that have captured the public's imagination and stirred national debates. The mysterious disappearance of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope, the tragic Ansett Flight 703 disaster, and the controversial trial of Mark Lundy are revisited with fresh insights and forensic scrutiny, making readers question what truly transpired behind these infamous headlines.
Known for his bestselling works The Cause of Death and The Quick and the Dead, Temple-Camp once again masterfully balances scientific precision with narrative storytelling. His latest work offers more than tales of death; it is a reflection on the limits of human understanding, the nature of truth, and the profound questions that linger where life and death intersect.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781775542636
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 June 2024
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 155.0mm
Height: 235.0mm
Weight: 398g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Originally from South Africa, pathologist Dr Temple-Camp spent the early part of his career in war-torn Rhodesia examining the dead and dying. He came to New Zealand in the 1970s and has since worked on over 2000 cases. He is the author of two books, The Cause of Death and The Quick and the Dead - both bestsellers.
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