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Book · 2010 · Murder

A hard death

by Jonathan Hayes · Recommended by 1 person on 1 podcast

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You have enough two novels out there precious blood and a hard death and i will look for them.
Neil deGrasse Tyson · StarTalk Radio · Jan 2022 Listen at 50:33

Why people recommend it

A Hard Death by Jonathan Hayes is a suspenseful crime novel that utilizes authentic elements of forensic pathology to drive a gripping investigative narrative. On the StarTalk Radio podcast, during the episode titled True Crime & Forensic Pathology with Neil deGrasse Tyson, published on January 13, 2022, host Neil deGrasse Tyson brought up the book near the end of the program. While concluding the interview segment, Tyson acknowledged that the author had successfully produced two distinct novels, explicitly naming A Hard Death alongside its counterpart. He informed the audience and his guest that he intended to seek out both books to read them himself. This mention occurred naturally within an episode dedicated to exploring the realities of forensic science and the investigation of crimes, bridging the gap between scientific expertise and fictional mystery writing. By calling attention to A Hard Death as he wrapped up the conversation, Tyson provided a subtle nod to the fictional exploration of the very scientific themes discussed during the main interview, leaving listeners with a recommended reading option that mirrors the professional experiences of real-world forensic pathologists and death investigators.

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“you have enough two novels out there precious blood and a hard death and i will look for them”

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