Sunday, July 5, 2020

Flesh and Bone by Jefferson Bass

From the blurb:

"Anthropologist Dr. Bill Brockton founded Tennessee's world-famous Body Farm—a small piece of land where corpses are left to decay in order to gain important forensic information. Now, in the wake of a shocking crime in nearby Chattanooga, he's called upon by Jess Carter — the rising star of the state's medical examiners — to help her unravel a murderous puzzle. But after re-creating the death scene at the Body Farm, Brockton discovers his career, reputation, and life are in dire jeopardy when a second, unexplained corpse appears in the grisly setting.

Accused of a horrific crime — transformed overnight from a respected professor to a hated and feared pariah — Bill Brockton will need every ounce of his formidable forensic skills to escape the ingeniously woven net that's tightening around him... and to prove the seemingly impossible: his own innocence."

What I love about this series:

The effortless authenticity of it...in the forensic science, the crime scenes, the characters and the murder investigations. All the little details really. And it's because one of the co-authors, Dr. Bill Bass, is a world-renowned forensic anthropologist who founded the Body Farm in Tennessee, and who really knows his stuff. And that comes through in these books...but in a way that's easy, effortless, incredibly interesting,  not too gory, and very compelling.  

I read Carved in Bone, the first book in this series, a year and a half ago, and thoroughly enjoyed it. I honestly don't know why it took me so long to get around to reading this next book, but Flesh and Bone is a terrific read, too. Dr. Bill Brockton is an easy character to like--smart, funny, a bit sarcastic, and so human. I like his friends, and the other secondary characters, too. And even though there's a lot of forensic science in these books, the story (and the suspense) never bogs down. At least it didn't for me. I definitely won't be waiting another year and a half to read the next book in this entertaining mystery series.


Happy Reading!

29 comments:

  1. This sounds really good. Forensic science is so fascinating.

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    1. It definitely makes these mysteries compelling. :)

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  2. I've read three books in this series and the forensic information was fascinating!

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  3. Jefferson Bass...there's a blast from the past. I used to read his books and somehow strayed away from them. Sounds like I need to revisit him.

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    1. These mysteries are good! I'd like to read some of their nonfiction books, too. :)

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  4. I really enjoy this series too, though I'll admit I've read these all out of order lol.

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    1. I do that a lot in series, too. This time I'm trying to do it 'right'. ;D

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  5. I've read the first book in the series, but haven't read any others yet. I am glad you enjoyed this one, Lark!

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  6. Oh wow I wasn't aware of these! Sounds like a fantastic series though.

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    1. I've really liked the two books I've read!

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  7. With books like these, I'm always a bit wary because they can be too scienc-y for me, but I like how you described this as effortless writing and not too gory. Great review!

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    1. There's good science in it, but it definitely focuses more on the characters, which I like. :)

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  8. This sounds good; and I'm always intrigued by forensic science. Will keep this series in mind. :)

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    1. The forensic science in this series is very interesting!

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  9. That sounds like a really good book and series. Thanks for the great review.

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  10. I'm not sure why I haven't read this series yet. I need to!

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  11. " I honestly don't know why it took me so long to get around to reading this next book"...the lament of so many readers! And yet, our reward is we almost are always happy when we finally do make the time and read it. :D

    This sounds good. I love (and am equally creeped out) by the idea of a body farm.

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    1. The whole body farm thing is a bit creepy! I wouldn't want to work there.

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  12. I love forensic science in my mysteries! Sounds this series is one I need to pick up!

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    1. The forensic part is very interesting. And I really like the main character. He's fun.

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  13. This sounds good! I've only read a few protagonists which have a forensic science background. I'll have to check out this series.

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    1. I've really liked the two books I've read in this series! :)

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  14. It's always a relief when a sequel delivers after enjoying the first book. Here's hoping it continues to deliver for you as you read more in the series!

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    1. Fingers crossed! I'm hoping to get the third book from the library this month. :)

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