Post Mortem
Publisher: Luitingh-Sijthoff
Real-Life Cases and Stories of the Leading Pathologist in the Netherlands
On the Dutch bestseller list for 15 consecutive weeks
Discusses high-profile cases, including Ivana Smit (Malaysia, 2017), Sharleyne Remouchamps (The Netherlands, 2017), and Rida Zoundri (Austria, 2021)
Over 23.000 copies sold
For clinical and forensic pathologist Frank van de Goot, the dead rarely hold secrets. No matter how mysterious the cause of death may be, and regardless of what those involved or third parties may claim, Van de Goot does not stop his investigation until he has uncovered the truth. He investigated the balcony fall of eight-year-old Sharleyne Remouchamps, searched the mountains of Austria several times for Rida Zoundri, and gave a second opinion in the case of Ivana Smit, the Dutch model who died in Malaysia.
These are just a few of the hundreds of cases Frank van de Goot has worked on. In Post Mortem, a wealth of sensational and high-profile cases is reviewed. Open, honest, but also full of passion and humour, Van de Goot recounts his daily practice and what it teaches us about life and death.
Praise:
‘A rare and honest glimpse into the world of forensic pathology.’ – Sébas Diekstra, victim’s solicitor
‘Interesting and, at times, hilarious; Post Mortem is not a heavy or difficult book, but easy to read and narrated with humour by Frank van de Goot … The beautiful, sometimes bizarre drawings by Rebecca Tofani are a good addition. The book is fascinating and informative, showing how difficult it can sometimes be to determine the cause of death.’ – Boekenbijlage.nl
