As any reader of murder mysteries can tell you, poison is one of the most enduring — and popular — weapons of choice for a scheming murderer. But how exactly do these poisons work to break our bodies down, and what can we learn from the damage they inflict? In a fascinating blend of popular science, medical history, and narrative crime nonfiction, Dr Neil Bradbury explores this most morbidly captivating method of murder from a cellular level. Alongside real-life accounts of murderers and their crimes are the equally compelling stories of the poisons involved. Drawn from historical records and current news headlines, A Taste for Poison leads readers on a fascinating tour of the intricate, complex systems that keep us alive — or don’t.