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Carved in Bone: A Body Farm Novel (Body Farm Novels)
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Binding: Hardcover
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Number Of Pages: 352
Publication Date: February 01, 2006
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Editorial Review:On the campus of the University of Tennessee lies a patch of ground unlike any in the world. The "Body Farm" is a place where human corpses are left to the elements, and every manner of decay is fully explored -- for the sake of science and the cause of justice. The scientist who created the Body Farm has broken cold cases and revolutionized forensics, and now, in this heart-stopping novel, he spins an astonishing tale inspired by his own experiences.
A woman's corpse lies hidden in a cave in the mountains of East Tennessee. Undiscovered for thirty years, her body has been transformed by the cave's chemistry into a near-perfect mummy -- one that discloses an explosive secret to renowned anthropologist Bill Brockton. Dr. Brockton has spent his career surrounded by death and decay at the Body Farm, but even he is baffled by this case unfolding in a unique environment where nothing is quite what it seems.
The surreal setting is Cooke County, a remote mountain community that's clannish, insular, and distrustful of outsiders. The heartbreaking discovery of the young woman's corpse reopens old wounds and rekindles feuds dating back decades. The county's powerful and uncooperative sheriff and his inept deputy threaten to derail Brockton's investigation altogether. So do Brockton's other nemeses: his lingering guilt over the death of his wife, and the fury of a medical examiner whom Brockton dares to oppose in court.
Carved in Bone is a richly atmospheric, superbly suspenseful, and magnificently rendered trip into the world of forensic science, the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, and the dark passageways of the human psyche. Full of vivid characters and startling twists and turns, this thrilling novel heralds the debut of a major new voice in crime fiction -- and an unforgettable work from the hand of a scientific legend.
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Rating:  - A must if you have read any of the other Body Farm Novels
This is a very good mystery novel. It is a must if you have read any of the other Body Farm Novels. If this is the first of the novels then I would highly recommend the ones that follow this one. It is good, but the ones that follow are even better.
Rating:  - Surprised by all the Good Reviews of this Book
I'm apparently in the minority here, but I really thought CARVED IN BONE was a pretty poor effort. This is a forensic anthropolgy mystery, in the style of Kathy Reichs, but it's far inferior to her work.
The flaws with CARVED IN BONE are many. The characterization in this book is paper-thin, and the main character Dr. Bill Brockton is about as bland a hero as you can imagine. The romantic subplots involving Brockton are almost embarrsingly bad and sophomoric. The mystery plot just ... Read More
Rating: - Decent entry into the thriller/mystery genre
The Body Farm is a research facility located in Tennessee and popularized by Patricia Cornwell's novel of the same name, as well as nonfiction books such as "Death's Acre." Now, a scientist (Dr. Bass) and a novelist combine to write a story set in and around the Body Farm. The protagonist, Dr. Bill Brockton, is a professor at UT. The case he's handed involves a somewhat preserved corpse found in a cavern and the local yokels (I can't describe them any other way) who'd rather her killer not be found. ... Read More
Rating:  - COMPELLING DEBUT NOVEL OF A BONE DETECTIVE...
This is a superlative mystery, well-written and full of rich forensic detail that is seamlessly woven into the intriguing plot. The characters, especially the engaging protagonist, are well-fleshed and interesting. The anthropological forensics are explained in fascinating detail. Moreover, the author certainly has a way with words, as he has mystery, humor, and science join forces in a way that ensures that the reader will remain riveted to the pages of this book.
The story takes place in ... Read More
Rating:  - Good Read But......
A good forensic tome but those awful jokes and a lack of character development need improvement. Middle-aged men in action adventures is better left to other writers. Bass' skill is in the field of forensics and he should stay there.
Better than Cornwell who has become bizarre, not as good as Kathy Reichs who has a much better literary style.
Cut the action, ramp up character development and add a little depth to style and story developments. Leave the forensics alone....they are ... Read More
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