In the first person, the readers feel smart, like it's them solving the case.

I wouldn't want to donate my body for scientific study.

Everyone is doing forensics.

Thoughts are odd misfires.

Even when I am writing I usually take a break around lunchtime and go for a little walk to clear out my head.

To almost die is to know that one day you will, and to never again feel the same about anything.

In my forties, my optimism was boundless. I had really good health and tremendous success which allowed me to do anything I wanted.