More molecules of murder

More molecules of murder – John Emsley

Aurora Walshe reviews a book that walks the line between morbid and fascinating

There are many true crime books available nowadays, but More molecules of murder aims to be a little different. Rather than focusing on the murder, murderer or victim, Emsley gives an account of the action and detection of the poison, which makes the content less gruesome than you might expect. The book is clear, informative and engaging, explaining difficult concepts in simple language with plenty of interesting facts.