99 Ways to Die: And How to Avoid Them by Alker, Ashely

99 Ways to Die: And How to Avoid Them

An illuminating, hilarious, and practical guide to 99 of the most terrifying ways to die and how...
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Author: Ashely Alker
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Language: English
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99 Ways to Die: And How to Avoid Them by Alker, Ashely

99 Ways to Die: And How to Avoid Them

$89.99 $47.37

99 Ways to Die: And How to Avoid Them

$89.99 $47.37
Author: Ashely Alker
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

An illuminating, hilarious, and practical guide to 99 of the most terrifying ways to die and how to avoid them from an emergency medicine doctor.

Dr. Ashely Alker is a self-described death escapologist--or, in more familiar terms, an emergency medicine doctor. She has seen it all, from flesh-eating bacteria to the work of a serial killer to the more mundane but no less deadly, and her work outwitting the end has uniquely prepared her to write this book.

Dr. Alker manages to shock readers while making them laugh, educating them on how to outsmart a wide range of deadly situations and conditions. Many of the chapters include stories from her experiences in life and medicine, at times heartwarming, others heartbreaking. Sections include explorations of sex, poison, drugs, biological warfare, disease, animals, crime, the elements, and much more.

An Anthony Bourdain-style greatest hits tour of death, 99 Ways to Die is entertaining while it informs. Full of valuable advice and wild stories, this riveting read might just save your life.

Author: Ashely Alker
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Published: 01/13/2026
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.30w x 1.60d
ISBN: 9781250359643


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 11/01/2025 pg. 79
Booklist 11/01/2025
Publishers Weekly 01/05/2026

About the Author
Ashely Alker, M.D., M.Sc., is an emergency medicine physician on a mission to improve public health. While completing her master's degree, Dr. Alker studied at Harvard School of Public Health's multinational institute in Cyprus, where she lived near the United Nations Green Zone and worked in humanitarian affairs at the Unit for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture. After graduating from the George Washington University School of Medicine, Dr. Alker served as a healthcare advisor for a member of the US Congress. During her residency in emergency medicine at the University of California, San Diego, Dr. Alker became a technical consultant and medical screenwriter, improving medical accuracy on over twenty shows, including TV and film for Netflix, Hulu, HBO, and Disney. Her nonprofit, Meaningful Media, connects writers, artists, and reporters with certified public health experts to develop scientifically accurate messaging. You can visit Dr. Alker online at AAlkerMD.com.

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