jjares reviewed on 5/28/2019 + 3413 more book reviews

This is the initial story in a continuing series on forensic anthropology. One of the authors (Dr. Bill Bass) is the scientist that created the Body Farm in Tennessee. It is fascinating to learn a bit of what they have learned through the cadavers residing at the Body Farm.

After finishing this book, there was a show on Discovery about ginseng being grown in Tennessee and the rampant thievery of this valuable crop (sold for millions to the Chinese). Talk about art copying reality.

The story flowed easily, with lots of interesting characters and situations. I thought the romantic twist with the undergraduate student wasn't interesting. Overall, however, I enjoyed the story and I'm looking for more books in this series.


Body Farm Series
** 1) Carved in Bone (2006)
2. Flesh and Bone (2007)
3. The Devil's Bones (2008)
4. Bones of Betrayal (2009)
5. The Bone Thief (2010)
6. The Bone Yard (2011)
7. The Bones of Avignon (2012) aka The Inquisitor's Key
8. Cut to the Bone (2013)
9. The Breaking Point (2015)
10. Without Mercy (2016)

Back to all reviews by this member
Back to all reviews of this book
Back to Book Reviews
Back to Book Details