The Poisoner's Handbook by Deborah Blum

 

I find non-fiction books like this very interesting and informative. This book started in the 1920's and worked through the 1930's. It introduced the duo of chief medical examiner Charles Norris and toxicologist Alexander Gettler who pioneered forensic chemistry and helped solve many murder cases and poisoning cases in 20th century New York. It was a very interesting read and I enjoyed reading all of the real-case stories that are peppered throughout. I also enjoyed learning about certain poisons and how people used them.