Jefferson Bass Reading Order
3 series · 16 books
Jefferson Bass is the pen name for the collaboration between writer Jon Jefferson and forensic anthropologist William M. Bass, blending fictional mystery with real-world expertise from the renowned Body Farm research facility at the University of Tennessee. The Body Farm series features taut crime thrillers that draw authenticity from Bass's groundbreaking work in forensic anthropology and decomposition science. Beyond fiction, Jefferson Bass has also documented Bass's actual casework and methodology in non-fiction books that reveal the true science behind their fictional investigations.
Body Farm Series
Complete10 books (2006–2016)
Start with Carved in Bone, the first of 10 books in the Body Farm series.
Start this series with Carved in Bone
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Body Farm Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2012–2013)
Start with Madonna and Corpse and read in order.
Start this series with Madonna and Corpse
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1971–2015)
Start with Human Osteology, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with Human Osteology
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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.