Carved in Bone : A Body Farm Novel
Author(s): Jefferson Bass
The Body Farm is a patch of ground in Tennessee dedicated to the science of death, where human remains lie exposed to be studied for their secrets.
Renowned anthropologist Dr. Bill Brockton has spent his career surrounded by death at the Body Farm. Now he's being called upon to help solve a baffling puzzle in a remote mountain community. The mummified corpse of a young woman dead for thirty years has been discovered in a cave, the body bizarrely preserved and transformed by the environment's unique chemistry. But Brockton's investigation is threatening to open old wounds among an insularpeople who won't forget or forgive. And a long-buried secretprematurely exposed could inflame Brockton's own guilt—and the dangerous hostility of bitter enemies determined to see himfail . . . by any means necessary.
Review(s):
“CARVED IN BONE brims with terrific forensic detail...the real deal.”
“A superb mystery—well-plotted, filled with memorable characters, based on accurate forensic science.”
“Southern-fried forensics. Nothing too fancy, but it does taste good going down.”
“[A] knockout...full of rich and sometimes stomach-turning forensic detail.”
“Fantastic forensic detail and an engaging hero … an authoritative, compelling new voice to the forensic mystery.”
“Offers terrific forensic details and the science of solving cold cases. It is electrifying, provocative and full of surprises.”
“Percolates with wit, gentility, and scientific savoir-faire ... alive with verve and charm...engrossingly entertaining.”
“Move over, Kathy Reichs. The Sherlock Holmes for bones has arrived.”
“A gripping murder mystery.”
“CARVED IN BONE introduces a captivating protagonist and is full of obscure, fascinating forensics. [A] fine new talent.”
ISBN: 9780062277350