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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Booklist and Publisher's Weekly reviews,
By A Customer
This review is from: Bone Hunter (Em Hansen Mysteries) (Hardcover)
BOOKLIST, 8/99 The latest Em Hansen mystery is by far the best yet, combining genuine suspense and a tantalizing puzzle. Hansen, a forensic geologist (in her spare time she helps police solve crimes), has been invited to speak at a paleontology conference. But things go spectacularly wrong when her host, an eccentric dinosaur expert, is murdered, and Em seems to be the most likely suspect. Andrews makes the most of her paleontological background. She clearly knows her subject--she's a geologist by trade--and, unlike many crime writers, she does not use the surroundings merely as window dressing. The novel is, in addition to a fine mystery, a lively exploration of the high-stakes world of dinosaur research and a perceptive rumination on the debate between science and creationism. This could be Andrews "crossover" book: it will appeal not only to fans of the Hansen series but also to readers of such mainstream novels as Crichton's JURASSIC PARK. Readers of dinosaur-related nonfiction, too, should find the book a delight. (YA--there are multiple hooks for teens here, with dinosaurs leading the parade.)PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY, 8/2/99 (Starred Review) BONE HUNTER Sarah Andrews. St. Martin's, (320 p) ISBN 0-312-20381-0 Science and detective work should go together naturally. After all, they're both about the pursuit of truth. But aside from medical thrillers, not many writers nowadays embark upon the scientific mystery. Of those who do, Andrews, whose novels feature forensic geologist Em Hansen, has become a leading light. The fifth entry in Andrews's series (after Only Flesh and Bones) rivets both as a crime story and as a discussion of the relationship between science and religion. Em is working as a petroleum geologist when George Dishey, a famous paleontologist, invites her to speak at a conference in Salt Lake City. Flattered, she accepts, although she knows little about his specialty: dinosaurs. Andrews provides absorbing discussions of creationism, fossil excavation and the scientific method. Her novel is a suspenseful mystery spiked with dinosaurs, science and religion: what more could readers ask for?
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Intriguing Premise; Not Enough Forensics or Suspense,
By SeashellPoint "Nancy" (Fort Myers, FL USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bone Hunter (Em Hansen Mysteries) (Mass Market Paperback)
Having an interest in paleontology and geology, I was hoping for a mystery that would offer a plot set against a backdrop of scientists actually working in the field on a dinousaur/fossil dig puzzle of some sort. However, most of the emphasis in this book is placed on presenting painstaking details of characters' personal lives, backgrounds and thought processes in terms of how they approach their science scholastically. While the clashes among scientists, Mormons and Creationists were interesting, I kept longing for some real armchair-gripping suspense and action, which didn't make its appearance until the final two chapters of the book. The romance between Em and Ray was strained (not to mention strange) and, in the end, predictable. For me, this was a slow read; however, the story line does raise some provocative philosophical/religious questions and it was interesting to see them presented in a very creative way.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent scientific mystery,
By A Customer
This review is from: Bone Hunter (Em Hansen Mysteries) (Hardcover)
Internationally renowned paleontologist Dr. George Dishey invites Em Hansen to speak at the annual Society of Vertebrate Paleontology conference in Utah. Though not an expert on dinosaurs, Em accepts seeing this as a learning experience. Rather than reside at the Snowbird Resort where everyone else takes temporary lodging, Em stays at George's Salt Lake City home. However, her sojourn grimly ends when someone brutally murders her host and the police feel Em is the prime suspect. Not one to sit idly back, Em begins to make her own inquiries. Only police officer Thomas Raymond reluctantly helps her because he finds himself attracted to the number one suspect. Em also likes Ray, but worries about their religious differences. As she digs deeper into the case, an unknown assailant threatens her life. The fifth Em Hansen novel is a fabulous blending of science and sleuthing that readers will fully relish. The story line focuses on Em's investigation, but several subplots enrich the overall tale. Fans will find the science Vs religion debate very absorbing, entertaining, and educational. Em's enthusiasm for learning continues to hook the audience to want to gain knowledge even as readers enjoy a wonderful mystery. Sarah Andrews may be writing the best scientific mysteries this side of the medical thriller. Harriet Klausner
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