The Strange Death of Napoleon Bonaparte by Jerry Labriola M.D.
 

American historian and international treasure hunter, Paul D’Arneau, fired from his lofty university position, is commissioned by the Parisian Gens de Vérité to determine if Napoleon was murdered. If so, how and by whom? Excursions to the islands of Elba and St. Helena reveal more than Paul bargained for. What takes him to a French monastery? To Volterraio Castle? How does the Mob know of his every move? Where do arsenic and DNA fit in? Or the mysterious Lady Beckett? Despite deadly skirmishes and long odds for success, what convinces him to press on?

The Strange Death of Napoleon Bonaparte is that rare suspense novel that entertains, enlightens and provokes, with a story line bolstered by slices of authentic history––and by a fair share of forensics, too. Even before reaching its stunning climax, the reader cannot help but wonder about what other things may have been lost or distorted in the sweep of that history.

 

About the Author:

Jerry Labriola was first exposed to forensic medicine while serving in the U.S. Navy. Dr. Jerry Labriola practiced medicine for 35 years and was an Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut Medical School. A Yale graduate and former Chief of Staff at a major teaching hospital, he also served as state senator and ran for governor and the United States Senate.

He is the author of seven mystery novels and coauthor with renowned forensic scientist, Dr. Henry Lee, of two books, Famous Crimes Revisited and Dr. Henry Lee's Forensic Files that examine 12 well-known criminal cases, including Sacco-Vanzetti, Lindbergh, Sam Sheppard, JFK, JonBenet Ramsey, O.J. Simpson, Scott Peterson, and Elizabeth Smart.

Dr. Labriola's novel, The Maltese Murders, was released in October, 2005. He has again collaborated with Dr. Lee on another book that was published in October, 2006, a mystery novel titled The Budapest Connection (Prometheus Books).

Dr. Labriola writes full-time, is past president of the Connecticut Authors Association, a member of the Mystery Writers of America, and of the International Association of Crime Writers.

He lectures extensively on mysteries, true crime, and forensic science issues and conducts workshops on the elements of the novel. He also lectures for the Cunard Cruise Line aboard the Queen Elizabeth-2 and the Queen Mary-2 ships.

Visit Jerry's Website

Buy on Amazon | Booksense