Poison consultant need .... for a mystery story.

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#1

Truly, I’m not planning to off my husband or anthing. :slight_smile:

I’ve come up with what I think is a neat murder plot/method, but I need help for exactly which poison to use. And I really don’t want to burn the idea by posting details openly.

So, anyone knowledgable about the subject willing to answer a question or two by email? I’m thinking a doctor or pharmacist, or maybe a biochemist?

Thanks in advance!

#2

Just call Poison Control and tell them you swallowed whatever it is, and see how they react. Keep calling with different poisons and amounts swallowed until they freak out.

#3

For the record if you pan fry something with Easy Off instead of Pam, they won’t freak out.

#4

How about luminous toxin?

#5

I saw a story once where pure nicotine was used to kill someone, because the victim smoked, and so the presence of nicotine wouldn’t be suspicious to the coroner.

#6

Time factor (exposure time to reach fatal dose): quick or slow
Time factor (fatality): quick or slow
Chemical or biological or nuclear
Toxicity & dosage
Delivery method
Ability to procure
Antidote?

Just a few factors I can think of off the top of my head.

#7

I am none of the above, but I do have a certain…knack for these things.

#8

Get a copy of Deadly Doses: a Writer’s Guide to Poisons.

#9

Ah, of course there would be a specialized book for us! Thanks for the pointer!