Audiobook: The Real Silent Witnesses, Wensley Clarkson

Read by Ben Onwukwe

The true story of forensic science from those who solve crimes without witnesses

Absolutely loved this audiobook, apart from the fact that Ben Onwukwe has an incredible voice, it was fascinating to learn more about the intricacies of forensic science, e.g. how easily DNA is spread and, possibly the perfect murder! Cold cases and serial killers.

I have not watched an episode of Silent Witness, which has been airing since 1996! Keen to track it down, am sure it's a series that I will enjoy watching. 

4/5

Book: The Heart's Invisible Furies, John Boyne

This is a ‘Sip & Swop” book. A couple of us that run together also enjoys reading, so we have formed a ‘book club’ where we get together, bring a book we loved reading, enjoy a glass of wine and then swop out books. It is forcing me to read books that are out of my comfort zone; my ‘go to’ books are generally biographies and business related books.

This is a beautifully written Irish story of a boy with a very difficult upbringing coming to terms with his sexuality.

It’s a heavy book.

I am not entirely convinced that the conversations Cyril Avery (main character) was having at age seven felt plausible.

I only really started enjoying it towards the end. As the book develops, so does Cyril’s sense of humour. As much as I didn’t absolutely love this book, I did actually shed a tear here and there.

2/5