Corrupt Bodies
Death and Dirty Dealing in a London Morgue
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Mark Elstob
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In 1985, Peter Everett landed the job as Superintendent of Southwark Mortuary. In just six years he’d gone from lowly assistant to running the UK’s busiest murder morgue. He couldn’t believe his luck.
What he didn’t know was that Southwark, operating in near-Victorian conditions, was a hotbed of corruption. Attendants stole from the dead, funeral homes paid bribes, and there was a lively trade in stolen body parts and recycled coffins.
Set in the fascinating pre-DNA and psychological profiling years of 1985-87, this memoir tells a gripping and gruesome tale, with a unique insight into a world of death most of us don’t ever see. Peter managed pathologists, oversaw post mortems and worked alongside Scotland Yard’s Murder Squad - including on the case of the serial killer, the Stockwell Strangler.
This is a thrilling tale of murder and corruption in the mid-1980s, told with insight and compassion.
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- Littlebabyribbon
- 17-02-23
Brilliant and riveting
not what I had expected, something a whole lot better! a real mixture of content from the inner workings of a morgue, daily life for a mortician, the seedy underworld and struggles as well as how this mixes with family life. I was just fascinated, so many stories and enjoyable anecdotes
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- Beanus
- 20-02-23
Fabulous
Not my usual listen but came across this one whilst browsing and the reviews swung it for me..such an interesting listen - I looked forward to it each morning and night - fascinating stuff. A special mention to the narrator who I thought was superb. Absolutely loved this..
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- tarquin
- 15-03-23
Thoroughly enjoyed
Excellent. Well narrated and informative. Just a terrible shame the informer of wrong doings paid such a high price for doing the right thing .
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- Anonymous User
- 24-06-23
Absolutely Brilliant!
One of the best things I've listened to. Fascinating and superbly narrated. I also loved it more because I realised that the author is from the North East like me. I go to Saltburn regularly I live a couple of miles from Middlesbrough, so I was very excited to hear these places mentioned in the story. The pace maker story though...I've never laughed so hard
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- lisa broadwood
- 07-07-23
Fascinating and interesting !!
I really enjoyed this book and the narrator too.
Tells you what went on behind the scenes at the mortuary.
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- Rachael
- 03-04-23
Entertaining and thought provoking
Loved this book. Found it fascinating and was impressed by the passion of the author for his work. Some key life points to ponder at the end too
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- harriet
- 01-04-23
Alan Partridge, The Mortuary Superintendent Years
Wasn’t entirely sure that this wasn’t a spoof at points. Great book, thoroughly enjoyable performance.
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- Agsy
- 25-07-23
Excellent
Such a thankless position Peter was offered, but told with humour and respect. Great narration too. Thoroughly recommend.
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-12-23
Corrupt Bodies
Absolutely fantastic listen. Riveting, yet still told with humour in a good and respectful way. Amazing narrator. Would love to hear similar stories.
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- Steve Johns
- 10-06-24
A fascinating insight
A very enjoyable listen. An interesting insight into what should be an honourable business.
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