The Breaking Point: A Body Farm Novel, by Jefferson Bass
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The Breaking Point: A Body Farm Novel, by Jefferson Bass
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Past, present, and future collide to throw respected forensic anthropologist Bill Brockton’s successful, secure life into devastating turmoil in this poignant novel in the New York Times bestselling Body Farm mystery series.
It’s been ten years since Dr. Bill Brockton created the Body Farm—the world’s first postmortem research facility dedicated to advancing the frontiers of forensic science—and the researcher is at the pinnacle of his career. Under his leadership, the University of Tennessee’s forensic anthropology program has become the most prominent in the world, and Brockton’s skills and knowledge are in high demand among top law enforcement. Calling him in for a number of high profile cases, the FBI now wants him to identify the charred remains of a maverick millionaire, killed in a fiery plane crash.
But a storm is about to hit Brockton with cataclysmic force. First, his identification of the crash victim is called into question. Then he receives a threatening message from the serial killer who attempted to murder the scientist and his family a decade ago. And from Brockton’s beloved wife Kathleen—his lodestone and his source of security—he gets the most shocking news of all. Will Brockton be able to weather this deluge . . . or has he finally reached the breaking point?
The Breaking Point: A Body Farm Novel, by Jefferson Bass- Amazon Sales Rank: #143613 in Books
- Published on: 2015-11-24
- Released on: 2015-11-24
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 7.50" h x 1.01" w x 4.19" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Mass Market Paperback
- 448 pages
Review “Another strong performance in what has become an outstanding series for CSI fans.... compelling and skillfully written.” (Booklist on THE BREAKING POINT)“One of the best books of 2015!” (Suspense Magazine on THE BREAKING POINT)“Full of tension, mystery, danger, suspense.” (Knoxville News-Sentinel on THE BREAKING POINT)
From the Back Cover
Dr. Bill Brockton—founder of the University of Tennessee's macabre Body Farm—has enjoyed professional acclaim and personal contentment in the years since he once came close to losing his wife and son at the hands of a serial killer. The pioneering research done at the Body Farm, and Brockton's forensic expertise, have earned him respect, renown, and high-profile cases.
Now the FBI has asked Brockton to help identify the remains of a pilot killed in a suspicious, fiery plane crash. Are the charred bones indeed those of maverick humanitarian Richard Janus? And was the nighttime crash an accident, a suicide—or a murder?
But a storm is about to hit Brockton with cataclysmic force. First, he discovers he's landed in the middle of a nasty political battle. Then his identification of the crash victim is called into question, as is the future of his research facility. Reeling from these blows, he receives a gruesome threat from the killer who nearly murdered the Brocktons more than a decade before. But Brockton gets the most shocking news of all from his beloved Kathleen.
Will the legendary Dr. Bill Brockton be pushed beyond his breaking point?
About the Author
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.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A Good Prequel to the Body Farm Series By Vicky Jefferson Bass’ Body Farm Series is one of my favorite series, so I have really been looking forward to this latest release of Breaking Point. This novel is a prequel to the series and follows in the footsteps from the previously released novel, Cut to the Bone. It begins with Dr. William Brockton, founder of the Body Farm, investigating a plane crash south of San Diego involving a well-known humanitarian, Richard Janus. At first it seemed just a matter of recovering the body and determining the cause of the accident, but as the excavation continued it becomes apparent that something more sinister was taking place. After the excavation, it seemed that Brockton’s contribution to the investigation was complete but then information came about that his findings were wrong and his career and the body farm were on the line. Brockton’s luck turned from bad to worse as a series of events begin to take place that pushes Brockton to the edge of his own sanity.I have mixed feelings about Breaking Point. The first half of the novel focused totally on excavating the crash site which became rather tedious. Unless you really wanted to know all the intricate details in the slow progression of excavating a crime scene, then I think you will find it a bit boring. However, for the second half of the novel, the drama of the story escalates as Brockton must deal with both professional as well as personal hardships and at the same time try to solve a perplexing murder which does make for an exciting read.With the ending, it becomes apparent that the series has come full circle which may give a hint that the next in the series will take off from where The Inquisitor’s Key ended. For those of you that have not read the whole series in order, some aspects of this novel may be confusing. Cut to the Bone followed with Breaking Point are prequels, the rest of the series then takes off with Carved in Bone with the rest of the series ending with The Inquisitor’s Key. So with the exception of a slow start, Breaking Point won’t disappoint particularly if you are a fan of the series.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. What is most enjoyable about THE BREAKING POINT and this entire series is how human the characters are By Bookreporter It's hard to believe that we’ve been experiencing Body Farm novels for a decade now. Yes, the very same Body Farm that Patricia Cornwell titled one of her Kay Scarpetta books after --- a fact that is referred to in THE BREAKING POINT. Jefferson Bass, the literary name of tag team authors Jon Jefferson and Dr. Bill Bass, are at the top of their game in this outstanding and emotionally gripping novel. The series predates “Bones” and “CSI,” and includes both real and fictional elements to tell a great story.The protagonist in the series is Dr. Bill Brockton, the famed forensics expert who personally oversees the Body Farm and frequently shares his expertise with every level of law enforcement. The case in THE BREAKING POINT that Brockton is called upon to assist with turns out to be the most daunting of his professional career. The FBI needs him to help identify the charred remains of a fiery plane crash in the low-lying mountains outside of San Diego.What makes this accident particularly interesting is that the pilot was allegedly billionaire philanthropist Richard Janus. Ironically, Brockton and his wife have been donating to Janus' charity for years. Janus is described as a maverick humanitarian well-known for using his fleet of planes for daring airlifts of aid to international disaster sites. There is not much for Brockton to work with outside of some teeth and a nerve-stimulating device that had been implanted in the spine of Janus. They also find the remains of another individual who appeared to be a Mexican immigrant killed by the crash in the act of illegally crossing the border.The teeth are positively identified as belonging to Janus, and the bad news is broken to his wife. However, nothing turns out to be as it appears, and things will backfire on Brockton in a big way. A local FOX reporter breaks the story that the teeth found at the site had been previously extracted, meaning that things may have been set up to look like Janus was a victim of the crash when he actually may still be alive. It is also revealed that the FBI was investigating Janus for alleged dealings with an infamous Mexican drug cartel leader.As Brockton is facing a major blow to his professional credibility, things in his life begin spinning wildly out of control. He receives a death threat, in the form of a box containing the finger of a child, sent by the serial killer who terrorized and nearly murdered his family a few years earlier. A law enforcement colleague of his nearly loses his life when he goes to the prison to confront the killer as a favor to Brockton, only to have his neck slashed by a razor blade.But the worst blow to Brockton is the news that his wife of 30 years, Kathleen, is given a death sentence when she is diagnosed with an aggressive and incurable form of cancer to which she quickly succumbs. Brockton is literally pushed to his breaking point --- emotionally, physically and professionally --- with no sign of things turning around. He compares his situation to the biblical tale of Job, who suffers an endless stream of unbelievable tragedies because he refuses to renounce God.The reader will be right there with Brockton, heart in mouth, as he struggles to overcome his personal tragedies and try to right his life. The first step is to return to San Diego and give another go at the Janus case --- which wrapped up a little too easily for his liking. What is most enjoyable about THE BREAKING POINT and this entire series is how human the characters are. The forensic terminology is spot on, but you never feel like you are being talked over or down to. Brockton is a truly three-dimensional character so well written that it’s impossible not to root for him and feel every bump and bruise right along with him in this hugely rewarding novel.Reviewed by Ray Palen
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Mystery and heartbreak rolled into one great read By Phyllida Howe As always, Jefferson Bass (the combined talents of Jon Jefferson and Bill Bass) has created a book well worth reading. This is a prequel, a look back at a dark time in Dr. Brockton's life both from the confusions and mystery around his identification of the remains belonging to a noted humanitarian and the personal darkness and loss within his own life.How Jefferson Bass manage (I now think of them as a partnership) to deal with such often-frightening subjects and yet produce laugh-out-loud humor is amazing, but they succeed. The characters are real, warm human beings. Over the series one has come to care for them deeply, and learning of the earlier days of Brockton's deeply committed marriage and the darkness that impacts it in this book, is a very eye-opening exercise in profoundly human emotion. Love, loss, fear all combine in both the mystery and in the personal lives of the central family and its members.There is richness here - a great mystery coupled with a profound story of love. It is a beautiful journey as well as an exciting tale, and I love it for its many layers exploring the human condition. I also did NOT see the mystery coming much less the conclusion, so from that standpoint alone, it was an excellent story. I will always treasure the deeper and more profound exposition of love and its heartaches. Woven into the mystery without missing a beat, this part of the book - what is the breaking point we all fear - elevates the novel to a very high standard indeed.
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