--- product_id: 8190855 title: "Death's Acre: Inside the Legendary Forensic Lab the Body Farm Where the Dead Do Tell Tales" price: "€ 52.66" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/8190855-deaths-acre-inside-the-legendary-forensic-lab-the-body-farm store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Death's Acre: Inside the Legendary Forensic Lab the Body Farm Where the Dead Do Tell Tales **Price:** € 52.66 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Death's Acre: Inside the Legendary Forensic Lab the Body Farm Where the Dead Do Tell Tales - **How much does it cost?** € 52.66 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/8190855-deaths-acre-inside-the-legendary-forensic-lab-the-body-farm) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description “Fans of the forensics-oriented novels of such mystery writers as Kathy Reichs and Patricia Cornwell...not to mention television series like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation , will make an eager audience for this one.”— Booklist On a patch of land in the Tennessee hills, human corpses decompose in the open air, aided by insects, bacteria, and birds, unhindered by coffins or mausoleums. This is Bill Bass’s “Body Farm,” where nature takes its course as bodies buried in shallow graves, submerged in water, or locked in car trunks serve the needs of science and the cause of justice. In Death’s Acre , Bass invites readers on an unprecedented journey behind the gates of the Body Farm where he revolutionized forensic anthropology. A master scientist and an engaging storyteller, Bass reveals his most intriguing cases for the first time. He revisits the Lindbergh kidnapping and murder, explores the mystery of a headless corpse whose identity astonished police, divulges how the telltale traces of an insect sent a murderous grandfather to death row—and much more. INCLUDES PHOTOGRAPHS Review: Easy-read, informative - Death’s Acre by Dr. Bill Bass and Jon Jefferson is an extremely informative and educational book. Dr. Bill Bass is a forensic anthropologist with an extensive and impressive resume in his field. Through his work as a professor, research conducted, and founding of the Body Farm he has revolutionized the field and brought awareness of forensic anthropology to a much greater public audience. He outlines what lead him to become a forensic anthropologist, shares some of his most memorable cases, and shares what lead him to create the Body Farm. While the book is nonfiction and might not provide the “fantasy world,” many seek to escape into when reading, it truly is a great book to read. It is easy to follow and filled with equally intriguing cases and descriptions of how truly fascinating the skeletal system really is. Bill Bass is most famous for the creation of the Body Farm. The idea of the Body Farm first came to him as he misidentified a corpse that had been buried since the late 1800s as a recent death victim. In other cases described in the book, he also posited that much was not known about how human bodies decay in different environmental and temperature conditions and so the idea of the body farm was formed. The book was extremely informative and equally captivating. Furthermore, if you are like me and the only forensic anthropologist you have heard of is Temperance Brennan of Bones, this book may be a great way to get insight into the world of forensic anthropology. There were multiple topics that were touched on in class like identifying race, sex, and gender from skeletal remains that he went through and talked about in detail in the book. He discussed the inconsistencies between what is dramaticized on TV and what can be considered real science. He used cases he worked on throughout his time in Kansas and Tennessee as tools to describe how forensic anthropologists aid the federal government in homicide investigations or simply determining cause of death. He also provides examples and information of how cause of death can be determined in fires, which was actually pretty interesting. Additionally, he goes through explanations of how bones deteriorate with time and indicate living conditions. I initially began reading the book as it was assigned for a class I was taking called An Introduction to Forensic Anthropology. While the book was part of assigned reading for the course, I never dreaded reading it and actually enjoyed it. I think that it was well-written and allowed me to learn something new in a way that was actually rather entertaining. I feel like I also enjoyed the book as he didn’t use a lot of scientific jargon when explaining the more intellectual/scientific aspects of his job and career. Additionally, he provides tidbits of comedic relief by sharing how his personal life intersected with his professional career. Review: The Dead can tell tales - Dr. William Bass sheds light on the world of forensic anthropology in his book Death’s Acre. He highlights his and the profession’s humble beginnings, incredible growth, and great future potential in his writings. From the foreword, it is clear that Bass is highly respected in his field and a passionate academic. He details how his career led to the creation of the body farm and how forensic anthropology took off from this research lab. Though this book is foremost a memoir of Bass’s extraordinary career, it shows the importance of physical anthropology. Bass showcases the great amount of information we are capable of learning from so little -- how the dead can tell a life story through a pile of bone fragments. He speaks to those that have interest in this field, but may have little knowledge about it. He keeps such dark and haunting cases lighthearted and interesting, creating a different point of view to the typical fear we associate with skeletons. I believe he did a wonderful job in explaining the little known world of forensic anthropology. Bass writes as though he is having a conversation with a friend, immediately creating a sense a familiarity with the reader. This tone, along with his descriptive language allows the reader to truly feel as if they are there at the scene with Bass, sifting through gravel to find bone fragments. At first, it seemed as if he was too flowery, in a sense, with his details of the environment and his surroundings. As the book continues though, I realized he was truly painting the picture of the whole scene and the whole picture needs to be seen by an investigator. He talks of “shooting in and shooting out” of every scene, shooting pictures that is, and his words allow you to see those pictures in your own mind. The detail also allows for those who are not educated in bone anatomy to understand what is happening, opening the audience to a much wider group of people. With each case he speaks to, he drives home the idea of skeletons as storytellers. In the case of James Grizzle, Bass is able to recreate the story of Grizzle’s last moments simply by looking at the state and position of his burned bones. He walks the reader through every step, every clue that speaks to him. With each detail, he allows the reader to piece together the puzzle and narrate the victim’s end. He also highlights the variety of fields that forensic anthropology interconnects with. His graduate student, Arpad, uses biochemical research to estimate time of death. Another student, also named Bill, researched the entomology around cadavers and greatly enhanced the forensic science field with his findings. The dirt, bugs, and bone fragments told more about a victim than anyone would imagine. I highly recommend this book, especially for those with an interest in forensics or anatomy. Background knowledge in these subjects isn’t needed, just an interest. As a physiology major, I am passionate about the study of anatomy and enjoyed seeing a different application of this subject. I often think of the study of the human body in a medical sense, to help a living person, but hadn’t considered how the information could help one that has already passed on. Bass keeps his story entertaining, relatable, and interesting throughout, a great read for someone that loves a murder mystery. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #41,588 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in Forensic Science Law #6 in Popular Forensic Psychology #7 in Medical Forensic Psychology | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,426 Reviews | ## Images ![Death's Acre: Inside the Legendary Forensic Lab the Body Farm Where the Dead Do Tell Tales - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71kczPNkGTL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy-read, informative *by G***A on May 23, 2019* Death’s Acre by Dr. Bill Bass and Jon Jefferson is an extremely informative and educational book. Dr. Bill Bass is a forensic anthropologist with an extensive and impressive resume in his field. Through his work as a professor, research conducted, and founding of the Body Farm he has revolutionized the field and brought awareness of forensic anthropology to a much greater public audience. He outlines what lead him to become a forensic anthropologist, shares some of his most memorable cases, and shares what lead him to create the Body Farm. While the book is nonfiction and might not provide the “fantasy world,” many seek to escape into when reading, it truly is a great book to read. It is easy to follow and filled with equally intriguing cases and descriptions of how truly fascinating the skeletal system really is. Bill Bass is most famous for the creation of the Body Farm. The idea of the Body Farm first came to him as he misidentified a corpse that had been buried since the late 1800s as a recent death victim. In other cases described in the book, he also posited that much was not known about how human bodies decay in different environmental and temperature conditions and so the idea of the body farm was formed. The book was extremely informative and equally captivating. Furthermore, if you are like me and the only forensic anthropologist you have heard of is Temperance Brennan of Bones, this book may be a great way to get insight into the world of forensic anthropology. There were multiple topics that were touched on in class like identifying race, sex, and gender from skeletal remains that he went through and talked about in detail in the book. He discussed the inconsistencies between what is dramaticized on TV and what can be considered real science. He used cases he worked on throughout his time in Kansas and Tennessee as tools to describe how forensic anthropologists aid the federal government in homicide investigations or simply determining cause of death. He also provides examples and information of how cause of death can be determined in fires, which was actually pretty interesting. Additionally, he goes through explanations of how bones deteriorate with time and indicate living conditions. I initially began reading the book as it was assigned for a class I was taking called An Introduction to Forensic Anthropology. While the book was part of assigned reading for the course, I never dreaded reading it and actually enjoyed it. I think that it was well-written and allowed me to learn something new in a way that was actually rather entertaining. I feel like I also enjoyed the book as he didn’t use a lot of scientific jargon when explaining the more intellectual/scientific aspects of his job and career. Additionally, he provides tidbits of comedic relief by sharing how his personal life intersected with his professional career. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Dead can tell tales *by R***E on May 22, 2019* Dr. William Bass sheds light on the world of forensic anthropology in his book Death’s Acre. He highlights his and the profession’s humble beginnings, incredible growth, and great future potential in his writings. From the foreword, it is clear that Bass is highly respected in his field and a passionate academic. He details how his career led to the creation of the body farm and how forensic anthropology took off from this research lab. Though this book is foremost a memoir of Bass’s extraordinary career, it shows the importance of physical anthropology. Bass showcases the great amount of information we are capable of learning from so little -- how the dead can tell a life story through a pile of bone fragments. He speaks to those that have interest in this field, but may have little knowledge about it. He keeps such dark and haunting cases lighthearted and interesting, creating a different point of view to the typical fear we associate with skeletons. I believe he did a wonderful job in explaining the little known world of forensic anthropology. Bass writes as though he is having a conversation with a friend, immediately creating a sense a familiarity with the reader. This tone, along with his descriptive language allows the reader to truly feel as if they are there at the scene with Bass, sifting through gravel to find bone fragments. At first, it seemed as if he was too flowery, in a sense, with his details of the environment and his surroundings. As the book continues though, I realized he was truly painting the picture of the whole scene and the whole picture needs to be seen by an investigator. He talks of “shooting in and shooting out” of every scene, shooting pictures that is, and his words allow you to see those pictures in your own mind. The detail also allows for those who are not educated in bone anatomy to understand what is happening, opening the audience to a much wider group of people. With each case he speaks to, he drives home the idea of skeletons as storytellers. In the case of James Grizzle, Bass is able to recreate the story of Grizzle’s last moments simply by looking at the state and position of his burned bones. He walks the reader through every step, every clue that speaks to him. With each detail, he allows the reader to piece together the puzzle and narrate the victim’s end. He also highlights the variety of fields that forensic anthropology interconnects with. His graduate student, Arpad, uses biochemical research to estimate time of death. Another student, also named Bill, researched the entomology around cadavers and greatly enhanced the forensic science field with his findings. The dirt, bugs, and bone fragments told more about a victim than anyone would imagine. I highly recommend this book, especially for those with an interest in forensics or anatomy. Background knowledge in these subjects isn’t needed, just an interest. As a physiology major, I am passionate about the study of anatomy and enjoyed seeing a different application of this subject. I often think of the study of the human body in a medical sense, to help a living person, but hadn’t considered how the information could help one that has already passed on. Bass keeps his story entertaining, relatable, and interesting throughout, a great read for someone that loves a murder mystery. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ No one like Dr. Bass! REAS his books! *by K***L on July 8, 2026* Any investigator, attorney, or judge need to read all of Dr. Bass' books based on his work. I've learned so much and able to relate that to my students. His writing is the usual detailed scientific lingo. He writes for all of us to understand. The Body Farm... what a novel idea back in the day! He was before his time, or maybe at just the right time. :) ## Frequently Bought Together - Death's Acre: Inside the Legendary Forensic Lab the Body Farm Where the Dead Do Tell Tales - Beyond the Body Farm: A Legendary Bone Detective Explores Murders, Mysteries, and the Revolution in Forensic Science - All That Remains: A Renowned Forensic Scientist on Death, Mortality, and Solving Crimes --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/8190855-deaths-acre-inside-the-legendary-forensic-lab-the-body-farm](https://www.desertcart.be/products/8190855-deaths-acre-inside-the-legendary-forensic-lab-the-body-farm) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-09-17*