Bones of Betrayal (Body Farm) - Hardcover

Bass, Jefferson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0061284742 ISBN 13: 9780061284748

Publisher: William Morrow & Co, 2009

Synopsis

When a renowned Manhattan Project scientist is found dead from radiation poisoning, Body Farm founder Bill Brockton, aided by graduate assistant Miranda Lovelady, is frustrated in the investigation when the only person with knowledge of what may have happened is an elderly woman with a floundering grasp on lucidity. 100,000 first printing.

About this title

Product Description:

Bones of Betrayal Truth, lies, war, and history intertwine in this ambitious and deeply entertaining novel of forensic suspense in the "New York Times"-bestselling Body Farm series. Full description

Review:

"Bones of Betrayal has more than its share of twists, turns, and red herrings....Wartime Oak Ridge proves nearly as atmospheric a crime scene as Sam Spade's San Francisco or Philip Marlowe's L.A."--Wilmington Star News

"This series...just keeps getting better. [Bones of Betrayal] features both the most compelling story and the best portrayal yet of Brockton, who has completed the transition from fictional representation of coauthor Bass to fully realized protagonist."--Booklist

"The forensic thriller meets a formidable slice of history in Jefferson Bass's impressive new novel....In addition to being a riveting mystery with an intricately emotional conclusion, Bones of Betrayal bears witness to the past with great respect for the long shadow it casts."--Washington Post

Bones of Betrayal has more than its share of twists, turns, and red herrings....Wartime Oak Ridge proves nearly as atmospheric a crime scene as Sam Spade s San Francisco or Philip Marlowe s L.A. --Wilmington Star News"

This series...just keeps getting better. [Bones of Betrayal] features both the most compelling story and the best portrayal yet of Brockton, who has completed the transition from fictional representation of coauthor Bass to fully realized protagonist. --Booklist"

The forensic thriller meets a formidable slice of history in Jefferson Bass s impressive new novel....In addition to being a riveting mystery with an intricately emotional conclusion, Bones of Betrayal bears witness to the past with great respect for the long shadow it casts. --Washington Post"

About this edition

• Publisher: William Morrow & Co
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0061284742
• ISBN 13: 9780061284748
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 356