Doyle Burke has seen his fair share of death. Actually, more than his fair share. First with the homicide team at the Dayton, Ohio police department, he found bodies, encountered murderers, and went through a lot. Later, he’d work for the county coroner’s office. He knows how officers look at a scene, what a detective will do to solve the face, and how forensic science and instinct can help solve a crime.
Death as a Living includes tons of anecdotes and feels like having a conversation with a friend about the weird stuff they’ve seen at their job. He talks about how stress can really mess someone up, and how sometimes you have to investigate the murder of your own fellow officers. There are some uncomfortable areas discussing race and policing where Burke talks about his interactions with his friends and those he’s investigated.
Death as a Living is available December 2021.
