A review by jaclynhyde
Murder and Mayhem: A Doctor Answers Medical and Forensic Questions for Mystery Writers by D.P. Lyle

4.0

I'm not a writer (or even a heavy reader) of mysteries, but I found this exploration of the medical facts behind mystery plots to be an entertaining read. Lyle answers writers' plot questions, clearly explaining the biology, medicine, and chemistry to the layman. A few facts are repeated, since the book is compiled from Lyle's newsletter columns, but they aren't overly distracting. An interesting trivia book for anyone interested in the subject, even if you're not using it for writing reference.