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Body of Truth

The unmissable debut crime thriller from Ireland's former state pathologist & bestselling author of Beyond the Tape

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Body of Truth

By: Marie Cassidy
Narrated by: Emer Heatley
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 IN THE HUNT FOR A KILLER THE SCARS OF DEATH DON'T LIE

FROM IRELAND'S FORMER STATE PATHOLOGIST MARIE CASSIDY COMES A GRIPPING THRILLER WHERE THE SECRETS OF THE MORTUARY ARE UNCOVERED WITH SCALPEL-LIKE PRECISION.

Dr Terry O'Brien has recently arrived in Ireland from Scotland to take up a position as State Pathologist when a high-profile murder occurs. The victim is Rachel Reece, host of a popular true crime podcast on unsolved murders of Irish women and niece of a prominent politician.

As Terry gathers evidence to help with the police investigation, she becomes convinced that they are following the wrong line of inquiry and begins her own research. She soon finds herself in the thick of cold cases of murdered Irish women, with questions mounting.

What did Rachel Reece find out about the unsolved murder of Eileen McCarthy before she died? Who is sending ominous messages to Terry and what do they mean? And why is she increasingly at odds with her superiors?

Terry knows that the pathology never lies. But when her forensic skills reveal something that might hold the key to the case, little does she know the deadly risk of revealing the truth . . .

(P)2023 Hachette Ireland©2023 Marie Cassidy Crime Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction Genre Fiction Medical Mystery Thriller Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Exciting Scary Suspense Cold Case

Critic reviews

A refreshingly pacy and lean debut
Body of Truth, the first crime novel by former state pathologist Marie Cassidy, is good - surprisingly good
This novel equals, and arguably surpasses, lots of contemporary crime fiction out there
Those who enjoy their thrillers laced with ... the 'simple' science of forensic pathology will undoubtedly enjoy [this]
A very competent crime thriller
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Really enjoyed this book - narrator was fantastic and story was really interesting. Don’t listen though if you’re about to eat!!!

Excellent narration

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This is a really good read … great story and characters especially the main character Terry . The knowledge of the writer and her compassion on her subject matter really comes through and the pace and content makes this a real page tuner … I couldn’t put it down and hope this is the start of a new series as I’m already looking forward to the next book .

Excellent story and characters

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Firstly, the narrator is excellent.
Loved this new perspective on a murder case from the forensic scientist point of view. Very well written story with strong characters and stays gripping throughout from start to finish. Really hoping this is the start of a series!

Murder Case from Different Perspective

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I saw Marie on the Late Late and I’m a big fan of Gers and really admire what she did for unselfishly for our nation and all the bereaved . I wanted to support her and I loved the book .Sandra

The medical knowledge and the expertise

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Kept me gripped, the story was great. Hope there’s more to come with these characters.

Loved it!!

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