His knowledge of stories of how people have been poisoned and explaining the cause of death physiologically shows a fascinating insight into science behind toxic substances - Y. Bradbury provides an entertaining and informative perspective on how poisons are used and cause death in humans. A Taste for Poison Eleven Deadly Substances and the Killers Who Used Them By: Neil Bradbury Narrated by: Derek Perkins Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins 4.

As any listener or reader of murder mysteries can tell you, poison is one of the most enduring - and popular - weapons of choice for a scheming murderer. I never expected to love learning about murder so much! The discussions that ensued were as interesting as they were informative - S. A brilliant blend of science and crime, 'A TASTE FOR POISON' reveals how eleven notorious poisons affect the body - through the murders in which they were used. This professor was so interesting and a great story tellerĬleverly designed and memorably presented - D. You will learn the symptoms to expect if you are poisoned, and if you have time, what to tell the paramedics you have been given. Expect lethal umbrellas, deadly cocktails, and killer curries.Ī Taste for Poison is a unique combination of science, true crime and murder mystery. It can be slipped into a drink, smeared onto the tip of an arrow or the.

As any reader of murder mysteries can tell you, poison is one of the most enduringand popularweapons of choice for a scheming murderer. Dr Neil Bradbury is Professor of Physiology and Biophysics at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, where he teaches and conducts research. This presentation explores the effects of poisons on the human body, and examines the motives of killers in plotting murder. A Taste for Poison: Eleven Deadly Molecules and the Killers Who Used Them by Neil Bradbury Ph.D. A fascinating tale of poisons and poisonous deeds which both educates and entertains. Does your evening cocktail taste a little different? Has a spouse recently increased your life insurance policy? Has a neighbor started growing some unusual plants? Then this is the talk for you.

A Taste for Poison by Neil Bradbury