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Jefferson Bass Reading Order

3 series · 16 books

Mystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Jefferson Bass, a skilled American author and documentary creator, is renowned for his contributions to the forensic mystery genre. Over his prolific career from 1971 to 2016, he published 16 works across three series, including the popular Body Farm novels and intriguing short stories and non-fiction. His collaboration with expert forensic anthropologist William M. Bass has established him as a leading voice in crime fiction, particularly noted for his compelling storytelling and detailed research.

Body Farm Series

Complete

10 books (2006–2016)

Start with Carved in Bone, the first of 10 books in the Body Farm series.

#Title
1
Carved in Bone
2006Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Flesh and Bone
Flesh and Bone
2007Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of The Devil's Bones
The Devil's Bones
2008Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Bones of Betrayal
Bones of Betrayal
2009Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of The Bone Thief
The Bone Thief
2010Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of The Bone Yard
The Bone Yard
2011Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of The Bones of Avignon / The Inquisitor's Key
The Bones of Avignon / The Inquisitor's Key
2012Buy 🇺🇸
8
Cover of Cut to the Bone
Cut to the Bone
2013Buy 🇺🇸
9
Cover of The Breaking Point
The Breaking Point
2015Buy 🇺🇸
10
Cover of Without Mercy
Without Mercy
2016Buy 🇺🇸

Body Farm Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2012–2013)

Start with Madonna and Corpse and read in order.

#Title
1
Madonna and Corpse
2012Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Jordan's Stormy Banks
Jordan's Stormy Banks
2013Buy 🇺🇸

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

4 books (1971–2015)

Start with Human Osteology, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Cover of Human Osteology
Human Osteology
1971Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Death's Acre: Inside the Legendary Body Farm
Death's Acre: Inside the Legendary Body Farm
2003Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Beyond the Body Farm
Beyond the Body Farm
2007Buy 🇺🇸
4
Identity Crisis
2015Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jefferson Bass written?
Jefferson Bass has written 16 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1971 to 2016.
What is the first book in each Jefferson Bass series?
Here are the first books in Jefferson Bass's series: Body Farm: Carved in Bone; Body Farm Short Stories/Novellas: Madonna and Corpse; Non-Fiction: Human Osteology.
What order should I read Jefferson Bass's books?
We recommend reading Jefferson Bass's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Jefferson Bass's series complete?
Jefferson Bass has 3 completed series.

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