Why You Should Read This Book! The only textbook on forensic medicine & toxicology that is prepared exactly as per CBME-2018 (with amendments). - Up-to-date, compact, student-friendly and examination-friendly! - An absolutely, no-frills-all-thrills exposition on the nuances of a subject that is o Disturbing o Distressing o Macabre o Bizarre and yet o Fascinating o Intense o Compelling o Critical with profound implications for the entire field of medicine and staggering ramifications for the convoluted terrain of criminal law - Discussion and explanation of the essential concepts of the subject in an easily comprehensible manner, interspersed with o Anecdotes o Case histories o True stories o Landmark events - The inevitably dark contents lightened with aesthetic, subtle humour and peppered with whimsy wisecracks. - Relevant cultural references of the subject in o Popular art o Books o Music o Films - Profuse colour illustrations and images with excellent clarity. - No Foreword (who reads forewords?) or Afterword (we will attend to it afterwards!). A revolutionary new edition of the iconic textbook on forensic medicine and toxicology prepared exactly as per the new CBME curriculum for the modern day student looking for a spellbinding discussion of the subject that is both entertaining and examination-oriented! There is No Other Book Like this One!