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Carved in Bone
A Body Farm Novel, # 1

by Jefferson Bass



    Dr. Bill Bass, one of the authors who make up Jefferson Bass, has first-hand knowledge of the forensic science that is throughout Carved in Bone. He’s the creator of The Body Farm, a research facility in Tennessee, popularized by Patricia Cornwell’s novel, The Body Farm. This adds a real genuine feel to Carved in Bone.

Dr. Bill Brockton, who represents Dr. Bass’s counterpart, is asked to solve the strange mystery of a mummified young woman who’s been found in a cave. The cave's unique environmental chemistry makes it difficult for Dr. Brockton to pinpoint who she was but, while researching, Dr. Brockton finds the answer could be closer to the community than originally thought.

Carved in Bone should not be read by the faint of heart. The details of the dead bodies can spark a reader’s imagination. What this reader really enjoyed were the scientific details throughout Carved in Bone. Again, the scientific details are due to Dr. Bass’s interest and career in forensic science.

Dr. Bill Brockton’s characterization is on target with what readers would anticipate a forensic scientist would be like. He did an excellent job with Dr. Brockton’s struggles in getting over his wife’s death, solving mysterious deaths, teaching, and holding off students’ affections.

Carved in Bone is overall a great read. The mystery is well developed and all the pieces fit together nicely.

Reviews of other titles in this series

Carved in Bone, 1
Flesh and Bone, 2
The Devil's Bones, 3
Bones of Betrayal, 4
The Bone Thief, 5 [review 1] [review 2]
The Bone Yard, 6 [review 1] [review 2]

The Book

Harper Fiction
December 26, 2006
Mass Market Paperback
9780060759827
Mystery
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The Reviewer

Jen Oliver
Reviewed 2007
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