About the author(s)

Jefferson Bass is the writing team of Jon Jefferson and Dr. Bill Bass. Dr. Bass, a world-renowned forensic anthropologist, is the creator of the University of Tennessee's Anthropology Research Facility, widely known as the Body Farm. He is the author or coauthor of more than two hundred scientific publications, as well as a critically acclaimed memoir about his career at the Body Farm, Death's Acre. Dr. Bass is also a dedicated teacher, honored as U.S. Professor of the Year by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. Jon Jefferson is a veteran journalist, writer, and documentary filmmaker. His writings have been published in the New York Times, Newsweek, USA Today, and Popular Science and broadcast on National Public Radio. The coauthor of Death's Acre, he is also the writer and producer of two highly rated National Geographic documentaries about the Body Farm.

Reviews

“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

“[A] knockout...full of rich and sometimes stomach-turning forensic detail.” - Lansing State Journal

“[A] unique corpse, solid science, quirky humor and a lovable protagonist.” - USA Today

“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

“Southern-fried forensics. Nothing too fancy, but it does taste good going down.” - Kirkus Reviews

“A superb mystery—well-plotted, filled with memorable characters, based on accurate forensic science.” - Houston Chronicle

“[F]ascinating...a delightful course in “how to examine a skeleton,” and the intrigues of the Tennessee moonshine backwoods!” - Michael M. Baden, M.D., author of Remains Silent and former Chief Medical Examiner, New York City

“Fantastic forensic detail and an engaging hero … an authoritative, compelling new voice to the forensic mystery.” - Jeff Abbott, USA Today bestselling author of PANIC

“CARVED IN BONE brims with terrific forensic detail...the real deal.” - Kathy Reichs, New York Times bestselling author

“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

“Move over, Kathy Reichs. The Sherlock Holmes for bones has arrived.” - Katherine Ramsland, Author of The Forensic Science of C.S.I.

“A gripping murder mystery.” - Emily A. Craig, Ph.D., Kentucky State Forensic Anthropologist and author of TEASING SECRETS FROM THE DEAD

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