Killing the Dead by John Blair review

Shroud-chewers, lip-smackers and suckers populate this fascinating study of ‘the unquiet dead’ across the centuries

Killing the Dead by John Blair review

TL;DR

  • The study covers 'the unquiet dead' across centuries.
  • It includes references to 'shroud-chewers', 'lip-smackers', and 'suckers'.
  • The content explores historical and cultural aspects of beliefs about the dead.