Written in the Bone by Sue Black is a nonfiction book about forensic anthropology. Forensic anthropology is the study and practice of examining bones to determine how both people of the past and present lived/died. Sue Black writes the book by giving anatomical facts mixed with personal experiences of working as a forensic anthropologist. She details the murders, homicides and strange deaths that she has seen, while also explaining how forensic science can help solve some of these mysteries by evaluating anatomy and bone structure. This book is focused around Scotland, as that is where the author resides, and provides a unique insight into both the Scottish legal system and the skeletal structure of human beings.
I loved this book because it gave a very scientific but still thrilling perspective to forensic science. It was not overly dramatic, and very focused about the actual science she practices. I learned a lot about the tools, procedures, tricks and things forensic anthropologists look for. It was a great look into how science has a huge impact on the legal system, and how intricate our bodies are. This book does include very graphic descriptions of before and after death, so I would recommend it for people who can handle that.