Dr B. UmadathanDead Men Tell Tales

This is an extraordinary book on the south india's sherlock holmes cum dr. watson called Dr. B. Umadatan. The most efficient and dynamic writer who is actually through his writing making us witness to the actual crime scenes and how the forensic experts called police surgeon solve them. fascinating and mind-blowing!

Dead Men Tell Tales by Dr. B. Umadathan, masterfully translated by Priya K. Nair, immerses readers in the cryptic realm of forensic science through the eyes of Kerala's eminent surgeon. Penned initially in Malayalam as "Oru Police Surgenote Ormakkurippukal" in 2010, this riveting memoir unravels the mysteries behind the state's most notorious cases.Dr. B. Umadathan, dubbed the Sherlock Holmes of Kerala, navigates chilling and bizarre cases with forensic finesse, captivating readers with macabre details. The book, reminiscent of the Dexter series, skillfully weaves suspense, crime, and reality.Dr. B. Umadathan's expertise, coupled with vivid storytelling, offers a compelling journey into forensic intricacies. This captivating read is a must for true crime enthusiasts, though its darkness warrants a slow, immersive approach.

Its a good book if you have interest on crime investigation or forensic investigation... well written with every details...Highly recommend

Enjoyed going through the stories, there is practicality and empathy amidst the gruesome and devious, so amidst the worst of human failings, the author deals with it all with a touch of empathy

When I say excellent I mean it. If forensic science or crime investigation excites you then go for it!!! The book discusses a plethora of cases and also the illustration makes it even more understandable. Its translation is quite good and simple. The book quality is also fair. The only drawback I felt is that a few cases mentioned are left incomplete as the author doesn't quite remember the entirety but that didn't affect my reading at all.

Filled with interesting forensic stories and anecdotes. Could have done with better quality translation though.

Dead Men Tell Tales is an interesting memoir with plenty of anecdotes, inside view of Indian forensic investigations written like short murder mysteries. Science behind the investigation described in very simple language. This is not a book to know facts but to understand how the mind of a forensic expert works. He also talks about mental health and how it not just affects the individual and his family but also the society at large. I liked how the author explains his field in layman language. An anatomy will definitely help to get a result on this question. Today, Forensic medicine plays a vital role in police investigations. He also explained some scientific terms about the ways people die which was so interesting to know. It gives brief idea about forensic sciences as well as how it helps police investigations. One time read book.

The author has the knack of story telling about things he encountered while at work as a forensic surgeon. Each chapter is an incident and one can read any chapter out of turn and enjoy. Also, for people likenme with no idea about forensic medicine, it is a brilliant revelation of what all this science can do. So, before committing a crime one must read this book to find out that one can get caught easily.