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The Darkroom

Case Files of a Scotland Yard Forensic Photographer

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The Darkroom

By: A.J. Hewitt
Narrated by: Emma Spurgin Hussey
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 It was my job to look and look and never look away, until I had captured every part of the scene, until I had told the story of those last moments that the dead could not...

For years, A.J. Hewitt was the first person into a crime scene. Before the detectives and the forensics team it was her alone with the body, the only sound her flashes firing as they lit up scenes of unimaginable horror. It was her job to shoot the photographs that revealed the circumstances of someone's final moments.

Now in her debut book, The Darkroom, Hewitt takes us into the shadowy world of the crime scene photographer, and recounts remarkable tales, from murders to suicides, accidents to assassinations.

In the tradition of Unnatural Causes, When the Dogs Don't Bark and All That Remains, this is a true crime book full of the wisdom that can be found in the darkness.©2024 A.J. Hewitt (P)2024 Orion Publishing Group Limited Criminal & Forensic Psychology Murder Photography Psychology Psychology & Mental Health True Crime Crime Forensics Scary

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well worth a read and a real think into what tge photographers see. amazing account and I will be looking for the next book

true, honest and fabulous indeprh accounts

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A very passionate account of an individual who gave everything to their work. Preserving evidence n while respecting the victim. Absolutely brilliant listen.

Really brought the story to life

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This book is a fascinating diary of the multitude of deaths, assaults, fatal accidents and other situations needing a police photographer. Each victim is spoken about with respect and dignity, and AJ Hewitt herself opens up about the horrors and PTSD she encountered while on the job. Perfect background information for crime writers or lovers of true crime documentaries. Every chapter had me gripped.

An excellent look at forensic photography through the eyes of a specialist

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Really engrossed in this book from start to finish. I have a very short attention span so for me to listen to this book for long periods is something new!
narrated well, clear and concise. some parts description etc quite gory so not for the weak minded.

fascinating read

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Well written, moving and emotional with good professional narration made this audible book an enjoyable listen. I look forward to listening to future books.

A planned and structured book with moving accounts of life as a Police photographer

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Wowsers

I don't ever read / listen to autobiographys. I personally have no wish to hear about people's lives.

That said, after finding the author by chance on Twitter (when researching crime for writing) and chatting with her (and too my embarrassment assumed she was a man) , I learned about her book. The topic interested me. So I bought the audiobook.

My ears and eyes were fully opened. I had no idea how important Crime Scene Photography was or how in tense or nerve shattering the career is.

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Fantastic

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This book was a real eye opener. I had no concept of police photographers or what they actually did. I found it fascinating and very moving from start to finish. Highly recommended.

An Outstanding Book

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overall very enjoyable and interesting, however, early in the book it was clear that every chapter would include one or more of these three points - a justification of the job role itself, the importance of having a woman in the role or a comment about being 'the only female in the room' these points were repeated so often and in so many ways that it became repetitive and boring, dulling the impact of the message considerably and reducing the enjoyment of the book as a whole.

A good listen with a few laboured points

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this is my 2nd listen and it reminds me of heroic women who give up a piece of their sanity and heart to perform these so tough jobs....and of the amount of suffering and hope and hate we are surrounded by.

An unforgettable journey

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