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Summary: A great new forensic mystery series
Review: Diane Fallon is a forensic anthropologist. Due to her troubled past, she has left that work to become the Director of the newly renovated River Trail Museum of National History in Georgia. The museum is to open to the public in a few weeks. Atlanta Detective Frank Duncan, her former lover, calls and asks her to examine a bone found in the woods. His friends, George and Louise, found a bone in the woods near their daughter Star's boyfriend's house. Star and the boyfriend are missing. They are worried it is her. Diane had promised herself that she would never examine bones again. But, since they are friends of Frank's, she does. She determines that the person was male. The museum has their opening party for contributors, board members, and invited guests. It is a hit. Frank gets called away because George, Louise, and their fourteen year old son Jay have been shot dead. The police believe Star did this. Frank does not and begins trying to prove that she didn't. Many unusual things begin occurring at the museum. They all appear to be an attempt to discredit Diane so that she would be unseated and the museum could be sold and relocated. She doesn't know why board member Mark Grayson is pushing so hard to relocate the museum when it has just been renovated. This is a terrific series. I have always liked her Lindsay Chamberlain series and I feel this is another winner! She goes into great detail with the forensic examinations, but never did I feel her descriptions were too graphic or gory. This made it much more enjoyable for me. Many of the forensic mysteries go too far. Diane is a well-crafted character and you don't find out too soon what she's all about. It is all laid out with perfect timing. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series. I also feel that the setting of the museum was a great idea. Lends itself to many interesting situations and many wonderful characters. I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: A great new forensic mystery series
Review: Diane Fallon is a forensic anthropologist. Due to her troubled past, she has left that work to become the Director of the newly renovated River Trail Museum of National History in Georgia. The museum is to open to the public in a few weeks. Atlanta Detective Frank Duncan, her former lover, calls and asks her to examine a bone found in the woods. His friends, George and Louise, found a bone in the woods near their daughter Star's boyfriend's house. Star and the boyfriend are missing. They are worried it is her. Diane had promised herself that she would never examine bones again. But, since they are friends of Frank's, she does. She determines that the person was male. The museum has their opening party for contributors, board members, and invited guests. It is a hit. Frank gets called away because George, Louise, and their fourteen year old son Jay have been shot dead. The police believe Star did this. Frank does not and begins trying to prove that she didn't. Many unusual things begin occurring at the museum. They all appear to be an attempt to discredit Diane so that she would be unseated and the museum could be sold and relocated. She doesn't know why board member Mark Grayson is pushing so hard to relocate the museum when it has just been renovated. This is a terrific series. I have always liked her Lindsay Chamberlain series and I feel this is another winner! She goes into great detail with the forensic examinations, but never did I feel her descriptions were too graphic or gory. This made it much more enjoyable for me. Many of the forensic mysteries go too far. Diane is a well-crafted character and you don't find out too soon what she's all about. It is all laid out with perfect timing. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series. I also feel that the setting of the museum was a great idea. Lends itself to many interesting situations and many wonderful characters. I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: Excellent Forensic Mystery
Review: I can't remember when I enjoyed a mystery more - I didn't want this one to end. The characters are interesting and even if "bad" ones are multi-dimensional. The author's grasp of the technical details seems first-rate. I plan to read all of her other books and look forward to the next one.
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Summary: Enjoyed from Start to Finish
Review: I can't remember when I enjoyed a mystery more - I didn't want this one to end. The characters are interesting and even if "bad" ones are multi-dimensional. The author's grasp of the technical details seems first-rate. I plan to read all of her other books and look forward to the next one.
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Summary: Enjoyed from Start to Finish
Review: I can't remember when I enjoyed a mystery more - I didn't want this one to end. The characters are interesting and even if "bad" ones are multi-dimensional. The author's grasp of the technical details seems first-rate. I plan to read all of her other books and look forward to the next one.
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Summary: Can't Wait For #3
Review: I had read a couple of the author's Lindsey Chamberlain books (I enjoy forensic science mysteries), but I was a little disappointed in that series. Good, but I guess I didn't relate to her personality. I had also picked up One Grave Too Many and her next in the Diane Fallon series, Dead Guilty. And I have to say . . . I loved the 1st one. Personally I like multiple plots, it keeps the reader on their toes. I enjoy Diane Fallon's persona and although some of the ongoing crimes may appear a bit much - in all fairness many of the mysteries today seem to be a little "out there". I appreciated her descriptions of some of the scientific work being done and how they go about it; to me that creates an image of what is happening, and how they can decipher answers from 'just an old bone'. I really liked her 'do or die' ethics, undaunted sense of humor and her ability to realize her need to continue to live in the face of the the horrors and tragedy she faced in South America. She also has a more interesting and direct way of interacting with others, and doesn't appear to be as 'thin skinned' as many women in todays novels. She see her enemy,loads 'her guns', aims and fires, and doesn't take unnecessary flack from anyone, but still has a soft spot in her heart for those she cares about. Feisty, independent, determined and intelligent, I like this series very much.
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Summary: Not nearly as good as the Lindsay Chamberlain books
Review: I had waited eagerly for Ms. Connor's newest offering, but I am sorry to say that I disagree with previous reviewers. I found this book to be a disappointment. The writing just isn't as good as in her earlier books. The things that happen are too unbelievable, even for a murder mystery, and the characterizations are contradictory. I won't give anything away, but some of the main character's actions make one wonder whether she is really as smart as her forensic background and position indicate. There are several side stories going on, each of which is more boring than the last except for the titillation of possible violence. The story doesn't seem worth the 383 pages it takes to tell it. Better luck next time!
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Summary: Yay! She does it again!
Review: I just finished the newest by Beverly Connor, and she's quickly becoming one of my favorite novelists. I'm not crazy about the mystery genre, but I have a strong interest in physical anthropology. That, and the fact that the main character is a woman are two ingredents that led me to Connor's other series featuring character Lindsay Chamberlain. The anthropological base that drew me to Connor's writing in the first place is very much intact in the beginning of this new series. I will say that at this early point, I'm still loyal to Lindsay Chamberlain. I think that's because with five novels out her world is much more solid than Diane Fallon's world in this first novel, but I can't wait to learn more about Diane and her friends and enemies! I love the two parallel mysteries that seem to be Connor's trademark. While the Lindsay Chamberlain books present one mystery rooted in the past and one in the present, this one features two very contemporary puzzles that may or may not intersect. I heartily recommend this to everyone! Ms Connor, keep writing! I wonder if Chambers and Fallon will ever meet....
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Summary: Yay! She does it again!
Review: I just finished the newest by Beverly Connor, and she's quickly becoming one of my favorite novelists. I'm not crazy about the mystery genre, but I have a strong interest in physical anthropology. That, and the fact that the main character is a woman are two ingredents that led me to Connor's other series featuring character Lindsay Chamberlain. The anthropological base that drew me to Connor's writing in the first place is very much intact in the beginning of this new series. I will say that at this early point, I'm still loyal to Lindsay Chamberlain. I think that's because with five novels out her world is much more solid than Diane Fallon's world in this first novel, but I can't wait to learn more about Diane and her friends and enemies! I love the two parallel mysteries that seem to be Connor's trademark. While the Lindsay Chamberlain books present one mystery rooted in the past and one in the present, this one features two very contemporary puzzles that may or may not intersect. I heartily recommend this to everyone! Ms Connor, keep writing! I wonder if Chambers and Fallon will ever meet....
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Summary: Excellent Forensic Mystery
Review: I loved this book! I've been searching for an author similar to Aaron Elkins, whose main character is a forensic anthropologist! Diane Fallon is a wonderful new character and very believable as an experienced forensic anthropologist! Ms. Connor I hope you continue to build on this character and her supporting cast!
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