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Book Synopsis: Equal parts true crime, twentieth-century history, and science thriller, The Poisoner's Handbook is "a vicious, page-turning story that reads more like Raymond Chandler than Madame Curie." —The New York Observer
“The Poisoner’s Handbook breathes deadly life into the Roaring Twenties.” —Financial Times
“Reads like science fiction, complete with suspense, mystery and foolhardy guys in lab coats tipping test tubes of mysterious chemicals into their own mouths.” —NPR: What We're Reading
A fascinating Jazz Age tale of chemistry and detection, poison and murder, The Poisoner's Handbook is a page-turning account of a forgotten era. In early twentieth-century New York, poisons offered an easy path to the perfect crime. Science had no place in the Tammany Hall-controlled coroner's office, and corruption ran rampant. However, with the appointment of chief medical examiner Charles Norris in 1918, the poison game changed forever. Together with toxicologist Alexander Gettler, the duo set the justice system on fire with their trailblazing scientific detective work, triumphing over seemingly unbeatable odds to become the pioneers of forensic chemistry and the gatekeepers of justice.
In 2014, PBS's AMERICAN EXPERIENCE released a film based on The Poisoner's Handbook.
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Uncover the dark underbelly of Jazz Age New York with The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York. This gripping true crime story takes you on a journey through the twisted minds of murderers and the brilliant minds of the pioneers of forensic chemistry.
Step into a world where poisons offered the perfect weapon for the perfect crime. In a city controlled by corruption, science had no place in the pursuit of justice. But everything changed with the arrival of Charles Norris and Alexander Gettler. Their collaboration revolutionized the justice system, bringing science to the forefront and exposing the truth behind countless mysterious deaths.
"A vicious, page-turning story that reads more like Raymond Chandler than Madame Curie," raves The New York Observer. And it's no wonder why. The Poisoner's Handbook is a thrilling combination of true crime, twentieth-century history, and science. It will leave you on the edge of your seat, turning each page with anticipation.
Transport yourself back to the Roaring Twenties, where danger lurked around every corner and murder was an art form. Immerse yourself in a world that reads like science fiction, with suspense, mystery, and daring scientists in lab coats. The Poisoner's Handbook is a captivating tale that breathes deadly life into a forgotten era.
Don't miss your chance to be a part of this groundbreaking story. Become engrossed in the birth of forensic medicine and the relentless pursuit of justice. Purchase The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York today, and discover the hidden secrets that shape our modern understanding of crime.
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