Beyond the Body Farm by Dr. Bill Bass, Jon Jefferson (2007, Hardcover)

This is a continuation of Death's Acre--which details the beginning of the "Body Farm" located at the University of Tennessee & referred to by Cornwell's novel of that name. Not a novel, this book includes actual cases which debunk myths of tv shows (time frame, etc.). For viewers of CSI, etc., and readers of modern mysteries which use a lot of forensic evidence, this is excellent background reading. Dr. Bass has taught many of the forensic scientists in the US and is one of the big names in forensics. Both books are easy to read, entertaining as well as informative and reinforce the idea that sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. Also, both authors are great speakers, personable, down to earth, and a bit humorous.