Jon Jefferson

Natural disaster books and movies are fun despite the way they always finish in a rush. In "Wave of Terror," terrorists are trying to force a huge tsunami to destroy a large part of the world. Astronomer, Megan O'Malley and FBI Agent, Chip Dawtry, have to work together to make sure they aren't successful.

This was an easy read and a quick page-turner. The tension gradually mounts and the dialogue between Megan and Chip had me continually smiling. It was humorous and I enjoyed their references to various movies they had seen. It was a bit cheesy but still enjoyable.

If you're interested in science and natural disasters and want a quick read, "Wave of Terror" might be for you.… (más)

Legendary forensic anthropologist and “Body Farm” founder Dr. William Bass describes several of the cases that he’s worked on in his decades-long career. The cases highlight different aspects of forensic anthropology and the methods available to criminal investigators for identifying unknown corpses and determining cause of death. Bass is wearing his educator hat as he writes, and lay readers will come away with a basic understanding of forensic anthropology, its history, and related fields such as forensic dentistry and forensic entomology. Although Dr. Bass retired more than 30 years ago, he has continued to consult with criminal investigators. One interesting thing that this book illustrates is just how influential Dr. Bass has been in this field. Many of the professionals whose groundbreaking discoveries continue to advance the practice of forensic anthropology studied under Dr. Bass or under one of his former students.… (más)