Post-mortem

Post-Mortem by Tim Booth is a darkly comic, eye-opening non-fiction read that steps behind the scenes of the death industry and the people who keep the world turning when life ends.

With the brisk storytelling of a paramedic who’s seen it all, Booth brings you into the unpredictable lead-up to death and the messy, human aftermath. Across a series of vivid stories, you’ll meet crime scene cleaners, organ procurement coordinators, gravediggers, combat medics, emergency nurses and more—professionals dealing with plane crashes, urgent organ transports, and the bizarre requests people make at the very end.

The humour is sharp, but it never flinches from the weight of grief, trauma and tenderness. Perfect for readers who enjoy medical memoir, true stories, and Australian non-fiction with a black-humour edge, as well as anyone curious about how emergency services really work.

Add it to your shelf and discover the unforgettable jobs most of us never see.