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Carved in Bone - (Body Farm Novel) by Jefferson Bass (Paperback)

Carved in Bone - (Body Farm Novel) by  Jefferson Bass (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Originally published: New York: William Morrow, 2006.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>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. </p><p>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.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Southern-fried forensics. Nothing too fancy, but it does taste good going down."--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em><br><br>"[A] knockout...full of rich and sometimes stomach-turning forensic detail."--Lansing State Journal<br><br>"A gripping murder mystery."--Emily A. Craig, Ph.D., Kentucky State Forensic Anthropologist and author of TEASING SECRETS FROM THE DEAD<br><br>"A superb mystery--well-plotted, filled with memorable characters, based on accurate forensic science."--Houston Chronicle<br><br>"CARVED IN BONE brims with terrific forensic detail...the real deal."--Kathy Reichs, New York Times bestselling author<br><br>"CARVED IN BONE introduces a captivating protagonist and is full of obscure, fascinating forensics. [A] fine new talent."--Stephen White, New York Times bestselling author of MISSING PERSONS<br><br>"Fantastic forensic detail and an engaging hero ... an authoritative, compelling new voice to the forensic mystery."--Jeff Abbott, USA Today bestselling author of PANIC<br><br>"Move over, Kathy Reichs. The Sherlock Holmes for bones has arrived."--Katherine Ramsland, Author of The Forensic Science of C.S.I.<br><br>"Offers terrific forensic details and the science of solving cold cases. It is electrifying, provocative and full of surprises."--Dr. Henry Lee, forensic criminologist and author of CRACKING CASES and HENRY LEE'S CRIME SCENE HANDBOOK<br><br>"Percolates with wit, gentility, and scientific savoir-faire ... alive with verve and charm...engrossingly entertaining."--James Starrs, Attorney and Author, A VOICE FOR THE DEAD<br>

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