Beyond the Body Farm by Bill Bass

Beyond the Body Farm by Bill Bass

A pioneer in forensic anthropology, Dr. Bill Bass created the world's first laboratory dedicated to the study of human decomposition--three acres on a hillside in Tennessee where human bodies are left to the elements. His research has revolutionized forensic science, but during a career that has spanned half a century, Bass and his work have ranged far beyond the gates of the "Body Farm."

In this riveting book, the renowned bone sleuth explores the rise of modern forensic science and takes readers deep into the real world of crime scene investigation. Beyond the Body Farm is an extraordinary journey through some of the most fascinating investigations of Dr. Bass's career--and a remarkable look at the high-tech science used to crack the most perplexing cases.

Jon Jefferson is a prolific author, a seasoned documentary writer/producer, and a professional journalist. Millions of viewers were taken inside the razor-wire fence of the University of Tennessee's famed Anthropological Research Facility, commonly known as the Body Farm, in his two-part National Geographic documentary, Biography of a Corpse and Anatomy of a Corpse. He has authored 10 crime books in the New York Times bestselling Body Farm series under the pen name Jefferson Bass, collaborating with forensic expert Bill Bass. He's also the author of two true-crime books on Bass's life and work. Jefferson is a runner, cyclist, and pilot who lives and works in Athens, Georgia.