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The Inquisitor's Key (Body Farm #7)

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Miranda Lovelady, Dr. Bill Brockton's protege, is spending the summer helping excavate a newly discovered chamber beneath the spectacular Palace of the Popes in Avignon, France. There she discovers a stone chest inscribed with a stunning claim: inside lie the bones of none other than Jesus of Nazareth. Faced with a case of unimaginable proportions, Miranda summons Brockton...more

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Published May 8th 2012 by William Morrow (first published January 1st 2012)

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Apr 26, 2012 Shelley aka Gizmo's Reviews rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-releases, genre-mystery, publishers-arc

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The Inquisitor’s Key is the seventh novel in the Body Farm series. The main character of the series is Dr. Bill Brockton, renowned forensic anthropologist and founder of the Body Farm at the University of Tennessee. If you haven’t yet had the opportunity to read this series, you really should consider trying it out. If you weren’t aware that this place actually exists, they I shall correct your mistaken belief when I say that I’ve actually visited there than...more

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Jun 03, 2012 Cindy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Wonderful! Love this book. Again Jefferson Bass has given us a story that draws us in and keeps us immersed in not only the mystery of the bones, but also in lives of the characters. An excellent book with a bit of history and lots of twists and turns. Dr. Bill Brockton & Miranda Lovelady are characters in which you’d like to have as friends – and could because they are so real. I generally do not prefer stories set in foreign countries, but this book captivated me and made me want to know m...more

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Jun 27, 2012 Phil rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: mysteries, unfinished

I may be the only person giving one star to this most recent Jefferson Bass offering. The book ostensibly is about an ossuary containing the bones of Jesus, but it deteriorates into a kind of Da Vinci Code, replete with subplots and nefarious Bad Guys. Also too many coy ("Aren't we cute?") kind of anti-religious (more specifically, anti-Catholic) wise cracks in the formulaic dialogues.

With fewer than 100 pages to go, and not giving a hoot in Hell if Miranda is rescued or not, or if Stefan murder...more

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Mar 22, 2013 Jackie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Before jumping into this book, I borrowed the very first one of the series at the library for a test run. I enjoyed that one enough to delve into the latest of the series. After reading some of the other reviews, I think perhaps I'll go back and read the intervening books.

While this one wasn't quite as gripping as I'd hoped for, neither was it awful. I enjoyed reading it. And after all, that is the main reason I read novels, for enjoyment. I found myself running to the computer to check on diff...more

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Feb 10, 2013 Rachel rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: crime-procedural, mystery

The Inquisitor's Key seamlessly blends a scientific mystery with historic fiction that also captures the beauty of Avignon. Unlike other Body Farm books, there is less forensic detail used in the storytelling. This shouldn't impact the enjoyment of the story for those who love the clinical aspect of Body Farm books. However, Dr. Brockton finds himself in many situations that require him to "go with his gut" and use his research and people skills rather than relying on his forensic knowledge, som...more

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The Inquisitor’s Key: A Body Farm Mystery, by Jefferson Bass, b-plus, Narrated by Tom Stechschulte, Produced by Harper Audio, Downloaded from audible.com.

Miranda Lovelady, Dr. Bill Brockton's protégé, is spending the summer helping a former colleague excavate a newly discovered chamber beneath the spectacular Palace of the
Popes in Avignon, France. There they discover a stone chest inscribed with a stunning claim that Inside lie the bones of Jesus of Nazareth.
Faced with a case of unimaginable pro...more

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Jul 10, 2012 Barbara rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: action-adventure, medicine, mystery, philosophy, religion, romance-sort-of

This is my least favorite book in the usually good Body Farm series by Jefferson Bass. The plot is similar to both "The Da Vinci Code" and even to Kathy Reichs' superior "Cross Bones" in that the central mystery involves a skeleton that may or may not be the bones of Jesus Christ and the lengths to which some religious followers (both the Catholic Church and a fundamentalist preacher feature here) will go to ascertain the truth.

The biggest fault I found with the story is that it's boring. The c...more

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Jul 02, 2012 Luanne Ollivier rated it 3 of 5 stars

actaully written by two authors - Jon Jefferson and Dr. Bill Bass. Bass is the founder of the Body Farm - a ground breaking forensic anthropology site. The crime novels from this pair have always had the ring of truth and excellent detail behind them.

In the seventh and latest offering, The Inquisitor's Key, protagonist Dr. Bill Brockton (who is a forensic anthropologist, of course) heads to Avignon, France. His young assitant Miranda Lovelady has been working on a dig that has uncovered bones th...more

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Jun 12, 2012 Kathleen (Kat) Smith rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-fiction, medical-suspense-fiction, murder-mystery, supense-thriller-fiction

What would you consider the greatest archaeological find? The cup of Jesus from the last supper, the nails from His crucifixion? The crown of thorns from his head? The true Ark of the Covenant? What if you discovered what appeared to be the actual bones from Jesus Christ? How would that impact the world if proof could be given, that they were real? What if they actually held supernatural powers?

Such is the premise behind the latest novel from Jefferson Bass, The Inquisitor's Key, when a trio of...more What would you consider the greatest archaeological find? The cup of Jesus from the last supper, the nails from His crucifixion? The crown of thorns from his head? The true Ark of the Covenant? What if you discovered what appeared to be the actual bones from Jesus Christ? How would that impact the world if proof could be given, that they were real? What if they actually held supernatural powers?

Such is the premise behind the latest novel from Jefferson Bass, The Inquisitor's Key, when a trio of experts, Dr. Bill Brockton, a forensic anthropologist, Miranda Lovejoy, his assistant, and Stefan Beauvoir, a colleague of Miranda's happen upon a discovery beneath the Palace of the Popes in Avignon, France and uncover what appears to be the bones of what could be Jesus Christ. The identifying marks on the wrist bones, ankles and ribs appear to coincide with what we know of his death. What would the impact be on the world if in fact these could be proven to be genuine? What would some people do to ensure that this discovery remains buried beneath the earth?

This is the 7th novel in the Body Farm series and a first for me when I read this one. The story line toggles between present time and in the 14th century as the reader begins to unravel clues to determine what relevance this new find of buried bones will do for the world. Could it be that a great hoax has been created as a way to move forward certain religious teachings? What would the implications be if this was discovered and shared with the world? I guess you'll have to pick up this novel and find out for yourself.

I received The Inquisitor's Key compliments of William Morrow, a division of Harper Collins Publishers for my honest review. Being a huge history fan as well as a follower of Jesus, I had mixed interests in seeing where this one might be headed, but it does cause you to wonder just what makes us believe certain artifacts may be real or have some been a huge lie all along. I was interested in where this was headed and some points of the novel drag on a bit without an apparent reason for the delay. However, if you can endure this one to the end, I don't think you'll be disappointed. I think the author researches their history well and this book is really geared for that fan base over a mystery genre. I would rate this one a 3.5 out of 5 stars and really kept me guessing along with the characters just what they would ultimately discover in the end. (less)

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Jun 11, 2012 Nancy rated it 4 of 5 stars

On par with his other books -- keeps your interest throughout the book. Put wanderlust into my soul to go to Avignon and see its beauty.

Dr. Bill Brockton tackles the case of the millennium - a case that could shake the Vatican to its very foundations - in the richest and most captivating novel yet in the New York Times bestselling Body Farm series.

Miranda Lovelady, Dr. Bill Brockton's protégé, is spending the summer helping excavate a newly discovered chamber beneath the spectacular Palace of th...more

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May 14, 2012 Annette rated it 4 of 5 stars

The Inquisitor's Key provides an interesting plot and a climactic ending, but may contain a few too many details for some readers.

The Inquisitor's Key is a Body Farm novel, meaning it's part of a series about the Body Farm, the human-decomposition research facility at the University of Tennessee. However, after the initial scene, which really had nothing at all to do with this book, we don't return to the Body Farm.

Dr. Bill Brockton, a renowned forensic anthropologist, is summoned to Avignon, Fr...more The Inquisitor's Key provides an interesting plot and a climactic ending, but may contain a few too many details for some readers.

The Inquisitor's Key is a Body Farm novel, meaning it's part of a series about the Body Farm, the human-decomposition research facility at the University of Tennessee. However, after the initial scene, which really had nothing at all to do with this book, we don't return to the Body Farm.

Dr. Bill Brockton, a renowned forensic anthropologist, is summoned to Avignon, France, by his protégé, Miranda, who is supposedly having an emergency appendectomy. It turns out this is false, and Miranda and her associate have found a stone box with very old bones. The box is labeled that it contains Jesus of Nazareth.

Brockton begins the detailed process of determining just how old the bones are and whether they are indeed the bones of Christ. This includes investigating the Shroud of Turin and its origins. The book flashes back to the 1300s, which was a period of time when the Popes lived in Avignon, not Rome. So as we are following Brockton's investigation, we are getting the real story of how these bones came to be where they are. It's a fascinating look at the corruption and greed of the Catholic church.

It's all very interesting, but I found it a bit detailed. The book really drags in the middle, during the investigation. There's danger, there's murder and kidnapping, and lots of mystery. But it just wasn't enough action to balance the historical details. The ending left my heart pounding, as I did really care about Miranda and Dr. Bill, and it was quite exciting.

I'm still recommending The Inquisitor's Key to historical fiction/mystery fans (which I am) so, I honestly loved this book. I just wanted to warn those that are in it for the mystery more than the history, that The Inquisitor's Key might be more history than you want.

"Jefferson Bass" is really two people, Dr. Bill Bass who founded the the Body Farm, and Jon Jefferson. They include notes at the end explaining which parts of the novel are based in truth.(less)

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May 08, 2012 Jeanbooknerd rated it 4 of 5 stars

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The Inquisitor’s Key by the team of Jefferson Bass (Jon Jefferson and Dr. Bill Bass) continues the story’s main character, renowned forensic anthropologist Dr. Bill Brockton. This is the seventh novel in the Body Farm series, which Dr. Brockton’s forensic work this time around is more eminence to religious and art history. His assistant, Miranda Lovejoy, is in Avignon, France performing an excavation at a medieval fortress that once was the residence to the French Pope. Miranda and her associate...more

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May 08, 2012 Ethan rated it 4 of 5 stars

It is no secret that the ancient Catholic Church saw years of corrupt leaders, cover-ups and conspiracies. For modern mystery and thriller authors, this storied past has provided inspiration for countless gripping tales. In The Inquisitor's Key, the latest installment in the Body Farm series by duo author Jefferson Bass, the past of the church mixes with present day themes to form a unique take on the modern thriller.

Dr. Bill Brockton is no stranger to death. He works at the Body Farm, a Tenness...more It is no secret that the ancient Catholic Church saw years of corrupt leaders, cover-ups and conspiracies. For modern mystery and thriller authors, this storied past has provided inspiration for countless gripping tales. In The Inquisitor's Key, the latest installment in the Body Farm series by duo author Jefferson Bass, the past of the church mixes with present day themes to form a unique take on the modern thriller.

Dr. Bill Brockton is no stranger to death. He works at the Body Farm, a Tennessee based institution devoted to the study of the human anatomy, and serves as a consultant on murder cases, providing his expert analyses of human remains. As he comes to the latest crime scene, where the burned remains of a presumed drug runner lie, he can't help but miss the companionship of his usual assistant/student Miranda Lovelady, who is assisting with an excavation in Avignon, France. As he begins to study the charred remains, he notices that gas is still leaking. With barely enough time to react, the building is enveloped in flames, and Brockton narrowly escapes the same death as the poor soul he was meant to be examining. It is all but apparent that whoever created this crime scene intends for Brockton to be his next victim.

On top of this, Brockton is summoned by Miranda to come to France to assist with the excavation. When he arrives to the site, The Palace of Popes, he is faced with an extremely puzzling case. The bones that have been discovered in a subterranean chamber contain wounds that resemble those depicted in the story of the crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. Despite being skeptical of this, evidence points that the age of the bones are from the same time period as the life of Christ. When a composite reconstruction from the skull eerily matches the shadowy face engrained in the Shroud of Turin, said to be the burial cloth of Christ, Brockton and Miranda become caught in an international war for the ownership of the remains.

Although the sub-genre of "religious thrillers" has grown in recent years (thanks in large part to the best-selling DaVinci Code), few novels have managed to come up with a truly original story. The Inquisitor's Key finds the perfect balance between historical fact, intriguing speculation, and compelling characters. Altogether, these elements make a highly entertaining, original thriller. Even in the historical flashbacks, the authors managed to maintain the quick pace and accessible language of the "present day" sections, avoiding the pitfalls that many "historical fiction" authors find themselves in. The relationship between Brockton and Miranda comes off as completely genuine, and even the less important characters are written with enough sincerity to keep them from becoming one-dimensional. Overall, I found this novel impossible to put down and enjoyed the story to the very end. Although this was my first encounter with the Body Farm series, I was immediately drawn to the characters and their story. I highly recommend this novel to all fans of mysteries, thrillers, and historically speculative fiction.(less)

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Sep 19, 2012 Kandice rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-read-in-2012, mystery

Perhaps I'm simply tired of religious mysteries set in the medieval period. They seem way overdone to me at this point. Maybe I got tired of hearing the main character characterize himself as an old man and chastise himself for his attraction to his younger assistant. This simply put me in mind of dirty old men and all that I find distasteful about them. Or maybe I just didn't find the mystery intriguing enough. At any rate, I had a hard time getting involved in the story until about 1/3 of the...more

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Jul 30, 2012 Michael Johnston rated it 2 of 5 stars

I picked this up as one of those easy to read, mindless thrillers to pass summer days. I have read others in this series and the main character is kind of intriguing. Dr. Bill Brockton is a "forensic investigator" famed for his ability to find criminal clues in the study of the bodies of murder victims. Usually he ends up in danger and in the middle of scientific mysteries that are at least diverting.

This one was a little thin. The authors (it is the work of two authors in collaboration) start t...more

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Jun 10, 2012 Shiela rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-fiction, mystery, thriller

Bill Brockton and Miranda Lovelady are called to Avignon, France to identify a set of mysterious bones found in a hidden chamber in the Palace of the Popes. Although the stone inscription hints that the bones might be those of Jesus, the two anthropologists remain skeptical while they attempt to identify the remains. When an attempt on their own lives is made, the pair realize things are not quite as they seem and the pressure is on to uncover the mystery of the two thousand year old bones.

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May 31, 2012 Ray Palen rated it 5 of 5 stars

Jefferson Bass have created something special with their latest release, THE INQUISITOR’S KEY. They were already creating forensic anthropology-centered thrillers every bit as good as Kathy Reichs. Now, with this new novel, they enter into the religious, artistic and historical fiction realm of authors like Dan Brown and Iain Pears.

Jefferson Bass --- the pen-name for the writing team of Jon Jefferson and Dr. Bill Bass --- continue their Dr. Bill Brockton series with their most intense and deftly...more Jefferson Bass have created something special with their latest release, THE INQUISITOR’S KEY. They were already creating forensic anthropology-centered thrillers every bit as good as Kathy Reichs. Now, with this new novel, they enter into the religious, artistic and historical fiction realm of authors like Dan Brown and Iain Pears.

Jefferson Bass --- the pen-name for the writing team of Jon Jefferson and Dr. Bill Bass --- continue their Dr. Bill Brockton series with their most intense and deftly plotted novel yet. Brockton is already working on an interesting case stateside at the Body Farm when he receives a desperate call from France that his protégé, Miranda Lovelady, has been hospitalized with a burst appendix and his presence is needed at her side.

Arriving in France, Brockton is surprised to discover there is absolutely nothing wrong with Miranda and the hospitalization was just a ruse to get him there. The reason for this deception was that she was afraid to discuss the real reason for the invitation over the phone. It seems that Miranda and her French advisor, Stefan, may have come across the most important discovery of all-time --- the bones of Jesus Christ!

Brockton realizes this could be the find of the century. But are the bones discovered in a chamber beneath the Palace of the Popes in Avignon really those of Christ? Miranda and Stefan require a forensic scientist with Brockton’s expertise to justify or refute the origin of their discovery. It is not likely that these bones are authentic as the Middle Ages were renowned for faking relics like this for future treasure-seekers to find.

Making matters more interesting is the constant switching of time-lines between the present day and the 1300’s where a backdrop that includes Meister Johannes Eckhart, Pope Benedict XII and an artist known as Simone Martini is explored. The jaunts into the past make for such compelling reading you will wish Jefferson Bass had written an entire novel just about these engaging and troubled historical personalities.

As rumors of their discovery start to circulate, Brockton and his team realize they may be in danger. Their exploration also calls in the infamous Shroud of Turin --- another ancient relic long purported to be faked. Brockton starts to think that the bones and even the shroud may not belong to Christ but to Meister Eckhart! This deadly fact will anger many and threaten the deepest pockets within the Catholic Church. Things take a deadly turn when Stefan goes missing and is found crucified to death on a make-shift cross.

What follows is a break-neck paced thrill-ride in which Brockton and Miranda can trust no one and may be the target of a multi-national religious fanatic and his followers who will stop at nothing to claim the bones that were unearthed. Crosses and double-crosses are abundant as Jefferson Bass stay one step ahead of the reader right up to the stunning climax.

They will have a hard time topping this one as THE INQUISITOR’S KEY will easily go down as one of the best thrillers of 2012!

Reviewed by Ray Palen for New Mystery Reader

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Apr 10, 2012 Caitlin rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012

I'm a great admirer of the Body Farm series, authored by Jefferson Bass. Jefferson Bass is a team of writers who are Tom Jefferson, a renowned journalist, and Dr. Bill Bass, the founder of The Body Farm at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. My undergraduate degree is in biological anthropology and Dr. Bass has long been one of my heroes - a true visionary and pioneer in the field of forensic anthropology. Dr. Bass and Mr. Jefferson make a great team as they bring compelling storytelling a...more

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Aug 06, 2012 Pamela rated it 4 of 5 stars

The Bass partnership has really outdone itself on this one. It combines a mystery about the disappearance of a 14th century monk, the shroud, and the possibility of the bones of Christ--interesting combination. After a drug bust goes awry, Brockman leaves Tennessee when an "emergency" with Miranda arises in France. The on-site research in the south of France must have been soooo taxing for this duo!! I really loved the incorporation of historical facts and people into this mystery, so much that...more

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May 31, 2012 Katherine rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, private-investigator, suspense

In The Inquisitor's Key, Bass takes us to Avignon, France during the middle ages when the papacy was based there. The story alternates between the events of fourteenth century France and the present day. Dr. Bill Brockton is called to France by his assistant, Miranda, who is working with a French archaeologist for the summer. An ancient skeleton has been discovered in the wall of the former Pope's Castle. With possible wounds of stigmata, they are suggestive of Jesus Christ. When the archaeologi...more

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Jan 13, 2013 David V. rated it 3 of 5 stars

Didn't like this as well as other Bass books I've read. This one deals with the Shroud of Turin and who's image is on it. The main character Dr. Bill Brockton is totally uneducated about the shroud and others have to explain it to him. I understand the use of this technique to explain things to the reader, but for a character who's supposed to be a forensic anthropologist, I would've thought that the Shroud would have been an obvious thing for an anthropologist to study during his training, espe...more

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Jul 27, 2012 Kathleen rated it 2 of 5 stars

The writing team of Dr. Bill Bass and Jon Jefferson call on their individual experiences in forensic anthropology and journalism to create the Body Farm series. In the latest in this series, The Inquisitor’s Key, protagonist Dr. Bill Brockton is called to France to assist his protégé Miranda Lovelady in studying an ancient skeleton found in a crypt beneath the Palace of the Popes in Avignon, France. The injuries inflicted to the skeleton before death are consistent with those inflicted on Jesus...more The writing team of Dr. Bill Bass and Jon Jefferson call on their individual experiences in forensic anthropology and journalism to create the Body Farm series. In the latest in this series, The Inquisitor’s Key, protagonist Dr. Bill Brockton is called to France to assist his protégé Miranda Lovelady in studying an ancient skeleton found in a crypt beneath the Palace of the Popes in Avignon, France. The injuries inflicted to the skeleton before death are consistent with those inflicted on Jesus Christ as he hung on the cross. Could this be the remains of Christ?
Although Brockton and Lovelady quickly determine that this could not be the case, there are several unknown individuals who are willing to kill to prove that the remains are 2000 years old, and do not merely date from the Middle Ages. But the motives are different, as an unscrupulous antiquities dealer, the Vatican, and a fringe Christian group from the United States who wants to bring about the Second Coming, all vie for possession of the skeleton. The situation is compounded further when Brockton realizes there is an eerie resemblance between the reconstructed face of the skeleton and the face on the Shroud of Turin.
Issues of faith compounded with scientific discovery clash as Brockton and Lovelady are pulled into a dangerous world. The story alternates between present day events and events in Avignon in the fourteenth century, when the Pope was in residence in Avignon, and the Church was engaged in stamping out heresy wherever it might be found. A painter named Simone Martini had surreptitiously painted the face of a man who died after being tortured on the rack. Is the skeleton that of this unfortunate man? And who is he?
A novel that combines history and modern intrigue always appeals to me. The linking of past and present, as well the way modern technology can answer questions that have long been unanswerable, are themes that hold my interest. The Inquisitor’s Key does not disappoint. It maintains the suspense with surprise twists in the plot from beginning to end.

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Apr 04, 2013 John Hanscom rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

It's not Chaucer or Shakespeare, but this was a GOOD book. There are so many novels based on finding what might be the bones of Jesus or some lost parchment or another that, when I see one, I vacillate between, "Bloody Hell! Another!" and, "I wonder how they are going to approach the idea in this one?" This one had a little of everything I like - religious ideas, Church history, a little romance, a good crime to solve, engaging characters - and, on top of that, it was very funny many times, and...more

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May 10, 2012 Islefaye rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: mystery, favorites, kindle, mine, recently-read

This was the best Jefferson Bass book so far. Loved it. Avignon was a great setting and I could imagine walking the streets myself. I felt the history of the place come alive and loved the switching back and forth from the past to the present. I didn't see the Descartes thing coming lol, even though I should have after reading the prequel. Father Mike was also a bit of a surprise although I knew there was a tracker in the medal ;). I'm sad to be finished with it so soon, but as always with Jeffe...more

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May 18, 2012 Dorie rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: crime-fiction

Honestly I was just a tad disappointed with this entry. The constant shifting in storylines was distracting, and I really couldn't get interested in the medieval parts -- in the end, I just started skipping those. And Dr. Brockton suddenly crushing on Miranda was a little icky to me. Where did that come from?

I guess this book being set in a totally different location took me out of my comfort zone. To fans of the exotic, this won't be a problem. Me, I kinda missed Tennessee. On the bright side,...more

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Mar 31, 2012 Casey Whitworth rated it 5 of 5 stars

Having never read the prior Body Farm novels by Jefferson Bass, I recently received an advance copy of the new novel The Inquisitor’s Key. Within minutes of cracking open the novel, I had a familiar yet infrequent experience: you know—that proud, greedy feeling you get when you finally discover an author (and trick yourself into believing that you were the first).

The Inquisitor’s Key features dual narrative arcs on a collision course with one another—a modern-day murder mystery with a case of un...more

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Sep 11, 2012 Becky Ownby rated it 3 of 5 stars

Ahhhhh, NO!!!! Turns out forensic anthropologist Dr. Bill Brockton is just a dirty old man lusting after his grad student assistant after all!!! WHY DID YOU DO THAT to his character, Jefferson Bass??? Both of you should be ashamed! OK, we all knew he was probably thinking it, and thinking about her inappropriately, but I'm disappointed that you finally went there in print. UGH......otherwise, an interesting story reminiscent of DaVinci Code......ahhh! Still can't get over the dirty old man in Dr...more

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Apr 21, 2013 April rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013-reading-log, forensics, mystery

I was very disappointed in this book. The premise was ok, and I liked the parallel story telling of the past and the present. However, it took me a while to get into it, and I was unsatisfied with the ending. I was also severely upset with the convenience of how Isabella was done away with. Seriously? We don't even get her story. We don't get to find out what happened with the baby? She's just written off, almost as an afterthought. I hated that. Plus, it made me feel as though I had missed a ch...more

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May 15, 2012 Paula Howard rated it 5 of 5 stars

The Inquisitor's Key is one of those books that you hate to see end. The book is set in Avignon, France. Avignon became the home of the papacy for 70 years in the 14th century. The Inquisitor's Key takes place in modern times but supplements the story line by going back to the 13th Century connecting the past with the present. The Palace of Pope, the home of the papacy, plays a large role in the book as does mysterious bones of a crucified man. I found this book wonderfully accurate religiously....more

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Mar 30, 2013 Ingo rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Started March 24th, 2013 just after finishing the short novella (50-60 pages) Madonna and Corpse by the same author-team.
Great! If you read both books, be sure to read "Madonna and Corpse" first, that is the correct order.
A hint of "Da Vinci Code", but not as complicated and more real. Great twists at the end, I did not see that coming, other twists where signalled long before. A real good series, from the team, this is imho the best book in the series.
Recommended to readers of Kathy Reichs-Bone...more

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