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In this gritty crime series debut, a London morgue assistant with an eye for detail and an ear for the dead investigates her mentor's murder.
"Cassie Raven is a blast of fresh air, striding on to the crime scene like a punk superstar." —Sarah Hilary, author of Someone Else's Skin
There's more to Cassie Raven than just her goth appearance: piercings, tattoos, a wild, dyed-black hairstyle. She worked hard to escape life on the streets and become a senior mortuary technician. Now she spends her days helping the deceased, inspecting bodies to determine the cause of death. Occasionally, they even speak, sharing fleeting hints about their final moments. Cassie's gift for listening to the dead can be a blessing, but sometimes, it's a curse . . .
Years ago, Geraldine Edwards mentored Cassie and saved her life. So Cassie is shocked to now find the woman on the slab, her death presumed an accident. Cassie can't believe it, but is that simply her grief talking? Or is something more sinister at play?
To get answers, Cassie begins digging through her former teacher's past. Her investigation soon leads to her butting heads with the police—and if she's not careful, it could lead to something far deadlier . . .
"Spellbinding storytelling." —Val McDermid, international bestselling author
"A first-rate crime novel. . . . I loved it." —Elly Griffiths, author of the Ruth Galloway series
"What a wonderful creation is Cassie Raven!" —James Oswald, author of Natural Causes
Perfect for fans of Tess Gerritsen, Patricia Cornwell, and Kathy Reichs
Genre: Mystery
"Cassie Raven is a blast of fresh air, striding on to the crime scene like a punk superstar." —Sarah Hilary, author of Someone Else's Skin
There's more to Cassie Raven than just her goth appearance: piercings, tattoos, a wild, dyed-black hairstyle. She worked hard to escape life on the streets and become a senior mortuary technician. Now she spends her days helping the deceased, inspecting bodies to determine the cause of death. Occasionally, they even speak, sharing fleeting hints about their final moments. Cassie's gift for listening to the dead can be a blessing, but sometimes, it's a curse . . .
Years ago, Geraldine Edwards mentored Cassie and saved her life. So Cassie is shocked to now find the woman on the slab, her death presumed an accident. Cassie can't believe it, but is that simply her grief talking? Or is something more sinister at play?
To get answers, Cassie begins digging through her former teacher's past. Her investigation soon leads to her butting heads with the police—and if she's not careful, it could lead to something far deadlier . . .
"Spellbinding storytelling." —Val McDermid, international bestselling author
"A first-rate crime novel. . . . I loved it." —Elly Griffiths, author of the Ruth Galloway series
"What a wonderful creation is Cassie Raven!" —James Oswald, author of Natural Causes
Perfect for fans of Tess Gerritsen, Patricia Cornwell, and Kathy Reichs
Genre: Mystery
Praise for this book
"Body Language is a stellar example of the forensic-medical crime genre. Impeccably researched, with fascinating insights and a truly memorable, original heroine, this is one of the best series openers I've read in years." - Jane Casey
"Move over Silent Witness - Cassie Raven is an utterly compelling contemporary forensic heroine." - Isabelle Grey
"A first-rate crime novel. Mortuary assistant Cassie is a terrific character - our guide through a fascinating, darkly humorous and sometimes grisly world. I loved it." - Elly Griffiths
"What a start to a new series, full of verve and acutely perceptive on grief and human relationships. Cassie Raven is a blast of fresh air, striding onto the crime scene like a punk superstar, ready to shake things up." - Sarah Hilary
"Had the pleasure of reading this little beauty by AK Turner and I loved it. It was awesome! Dark humour and gore galore - Cassie Raven is my new favourite character. The mortuary scenes were so vivid - it was like Silent Witness but much more believable." - Susi Holliday
"A. K. Turner spins science into spellbinding storytelling." - Val McDermid
"An immersive world with a fascinating lead, this makes for a fresh and exciting new series." - Claire McGowan
"Hooked from the first chapter and stayed up until the wee small hours to finish Body Language. What a wonderful creation is Cassie Raven! You should all go out and pre-order it right now. Excellent fun, compulsive and Cassie Raven is a protagonist I want to meet again soon. Five stars!" - James Oswald
"Move over Silent Witness - Cassie Raven is an utterly compelling contemporary forensic heroine." - Isabelle Grey
"A first-rate crime novel. Mortuary assistant Cassie is a terrific character - our guide through a fascinating, darkly humorous and sometimes grisly world. I loved it." - Elly Griffiths
"What a start to a new series, full of verve and acutely perceptive on grief and human relationships. Cassie Raven is a blast of fresh air, striding onto the crime scene like a punk superstar, ready to shake things up." - Sarah Hilary
"Had the pleasure of reading this little beauty by AK Turner and I loved it. It was awesome! Dark humour and gore galore - Cassie Raven is my new favourite character. The mortuary scenes were so vivid - it was like Silent Witness but much more believable." - Susi Holliday
"A. K. Turner spins science into spellbinding storytelling." - Val McDermid
"An immersive world with a fascinating lead, this makes for a fresh and exciting new series." - Claire McGowan
"Hooked from the first chapter and stayed up until the wee small hours to finish Body Language. What a wonderful creation is Cassie Raven! You should all go out and pre-order it right now. Excellent fun, compulsive and Cassie Raven is a protagonist I want to meet again soon. Five stars!" - James Oswald
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