
The Bone Thief
A Body Farm Novel
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Narrated by:
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Dan Woren
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By:
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Jefferson Bass
New York Times best-selling author Jefferson Bass delivers an authentic and knuckle-biting thriller in which forensic anthropologist Dr. Bill Brockton must confront a crime of unimaginable proportions on his own doorstep.
Dr. Bill Brockton has been called in on a seemingly routine case, to exhume a body and obtain a bone sample for a DNA paternity test. But when the coffin is opened, Brockton and his colleagues, including his graduate assistant Miranda Lovelady, are stunned to see that the corpse has been horribly violated. Brockton’s initial shock gives way to astonishment as he uncovers a flourishing and lucrative black market in body parts. At the center of this ghoulish empire is a daring and prosperous grave robber. Soon Brockton finds himself drawn into the dangerous enterprise when the FBI recruits him to bring down the postmortem chop shop—using corpses from the Body Farm as bait in an undercover sting operation.
As Brockton struggles to play the unscrupulous role the FBI asks of him, his friend and colleague, medical examiner Eddie Garcia, faces a devastating injury that could end his career. Exposed to a near-lethal dose of radioactivity, Dr. Garcia has lost most of his right hand and his entire left hand. Out of options, he embarks on a desperate quest: both of his ravaged hands will be severed at the wrist and replaced with those from a cadaver. But unless suitable ones are found soon, the opportunity will be lost.
As Brockton delves deep into the clandestine trade, he is faced with an agonizing choice: Is he willing to risk an FBI investigation—and his own principles—to help his friend? Will he be able to live with himself if he crosses that line? Will he be able to live with himself if he doesn’t? And as the criminal case and the medical crisis converge, a pair of simpler questions arise: Will Dr. Garcia survive—and will Brockton?
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nothing too interruptive
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What did you love best about The Bone Thief?
The bone thief is a fiction book, but can relate to in life with it taken at Univ. TN. Very informative about the forensic side. Enjoyed it.Good book, learned alot.
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Definitely not recommended
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Loose ends at the end
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The over abundance of unnecessary details
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'Jefferson Bass' is the writing partnership of Jon Jefferson, a science writer and Dr. William Bass, the forensic anthropologist who founded the University of Tennessee'a 'Body Farm'. The Body Farm studies donated bodies to learn about decomposition to help solve crime. I've been reading non-fiction books mentioning Bill Bas and his work for years (like Mary Roach's Corpse), and fiction too (Kathy Reichs' Temperance Brennan series).
I expected some serious forensic anthropology in "The Bone Thief", and it was there. What was unexpected and fascinating was the through discussion of transplants and body donations. A great deal of the discussion was true, as the afterward explained
The story started out strong, but the mystery and solution was pretty formulaic, so that was disappointing.
The narration was good, and Dan Foren did a good job distinguishing the characters. I liked the southern accent he used for the main character, Dr. Bill Brockton.
This forensic mystery was good company for the long drive.
Great forensic mystery!
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love Dr. Bass
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Where does The Bone Thief rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far?
Up there with KoontzDid the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
Yes, it had a lot of detail and a very good story line. Things keep happening.What about Dan Woren???s performance did you like?
Very good reader, good voice.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes, very much so. I listen to them at work, I hated to go to break and couldn't wait til the next day to listen to more.Any additional comments?
If you like a mystery you'll like this book.Very good book
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Is there anything you would change about this book?
The author spends too much time rehashing what went on in a prior book. I never read that book, but I had a good idea what it was about long before the author finished retelling it. I'm halfway through and I don't know if I'll make it to the end.Would you recommend The Bone Thief to your friends? Why or why not?
No. I don't think I'd recommend it. A lot of other readers loved this book, but maybe it's an acquired taste. I really wanted to like it and I'm trying to finish it, but I don't know if I can.What does Dan Woren bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
I think he's good at Southern voices and I liked that he read the exposition in a different voice than that of the main character. I had no problem with the reader's performance.Do you think The Bone Thief needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
I have no opinion on this. There are follow up books, but I doubt I'll read them.When Will They EVER Get to the Mystery?
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