Renowned bone detective Bill Brockton and his intrepid assistant, Miranda, are about to get immersed in murder and intrigue in Avignon, France, home of the popes for most of the fourteenth century. But first, in this artful prequel to The Inquisitor's Key, other mischief is afoot in the ancient walled city. Inspector René Descartes of the French National Police is roused from a deep sleep to investigate a break-in at the Petit Palais, Avignon's museum of medieval masterpieces. Descartes's discovery plunges him into an elaborate, art-lined labyrinth: a labyrinth that leads him to a master forger's studio . . . and to a charred corpse. Just as he's finally closing the case, Descartes gets called to an even more bizarre death scene, where his path—and his fate—will collide with those of Brockton and Miranda.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Once again, the team of Jon Jefferson and Dr. Bill Bass have shown their unique talents for detail, character development and engaging believable plot lines in this introduction to the newest character to join forces with Dr. Bill Brockton and his assistant Miranda.
The use of the name of the man considered to be the first modern philosopher for the chief Inspector on the case is no less brilliant. The details into restoration of fine art and the techniques of the most successful forgers once again illustrated this rare brilliance of collaboration.
I cannot wait to read of further adventures of Descartes and Dubois and more so, the interaction between Descartes and Dr. Bill Brockton! How exciting and fun this next read will be. I am eagerly awaiting the publication and arrival of The Inquisitor's Key to see how these characters will interact together.
Bravo, Mr. Jefferson and Dr. Bass, you have done it again!
The use of the name of the man considered to be the first modern philosopher for the chief Inspector on the case is no less brilliant. The details into restoration of fine art and the techniques of the most successful forgers once again illustrated this rare brilliance of collaboration.
I cannot wait to read of further adventures of Descartes and Dubois and more so, the interaction between Descartes and Dr. Bill Brockton! How exciting and fun this next read will be. I am eagerly awaiting the publication and arrival of The Inquisitor's Key to see how these characters will interact together.
Bravo, Mr. Jefferson and Dr. Bass, you have done it again!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By N. Blackburn
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love intelligent books/series. With this little prequel, Jefferson Bass has shown why they are among the masters. I think in total, this "book" was about 30 pages (?) with the remaining being a sneek peek of their upcoming release of [book:The Inquisitor's Key|11769020]. When I think prequel, I automatically think incidents before the book it is a prequel to...JB decided to be sneaky though and change that format. Basically running parallel to the first part of IK, it took me a bit (and an email to the author asking "WTH?? I am confused") before I got it!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Arie K.
Format:Kindle Edition
In this mini prequel to "The Inquisitor's Key", Jon Jefferson and Dr.Bill Bass combine their talents, once again, and it's clearly an amazing short story. From the moment i started reading it, i was intrigued. Rene Descartes, the french chief inspector in the book is on a mission to hunt down a forger that preys on museums in Avignon. The book gives a great deal of insight into art conservation, forgery and paints an exciting picture for the reader. Jefferson Bass is such a unique team, that they are able to keep this book short while keeping the reader engaged, AND still be so detail oriented. The characters are great and the criminal in the book lures you in just as much as Descartes himself. This is an amazing book, (which should come as no surpise if you've read anything written by JB) and i can't wait for more. Madonna and Corpse
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent read, enough to whet the appetite!
I have yet to read a book from these collaborators that leaves me wanting! Engaging from character development, localization, and complexity of the storyline. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Christie Anne Long
5.0 out of 5 stars
Greatly enjoyed!
I greatly enjoy the Body Farm novels because of their accuracy and realism. It is easy to place myself in the protagonist's situation.
Published 1 month ago by Edward L. Tullis
3.0 out of 5 stars
And this was written because...?
Was this really necessary to be a prequel to The Inquisitor's Key? Maybe. I didn't like the homosexual basis of the story. Again, was that necessary? Answer. No.
Published 2 months ago by Vicki Norton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Series
Well developed story line and characters. Each book is fresh and engaging. If your looking for a new series, try this one.
Published 2 months ago by GreatBuy
3.0 out of 5 stars
NOt what I thought it was
Originally thought this would be a new novel, but alas it was not. It was just a prequel that didn't fully grasp my attention.
Published 2 months ago by Jetctb
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Series
Just love this series of books. This was a prequel to "Keys of Avignon". Gave some insite, but since I read "Keys" first I knew most of what was going on. Read more
Published 2 months ago by donna bee
3.0 out of 5 stars
Why does this say it's a Body Farm book?
Not about the body farm. The first in a series I guess that is about an art detective in France, and in the next book the body farm characters come in?? Read more
Published 3 months ago by Marcia
5.0 out of 5 stars
good book
excellent book, but much to short. i love all the books by jefferson bass. wish the book was longer, but was pleased with what was written. Read more
Published 3 months ago by tt
4.0 out of 5 stars
A little short
I was expecting a full book......not a short story and then a repeat of chapters from another book i had already read. Read more
Published 3 months ago by T. Honeycutt
3.0 out of 5 stars
Complex and fascinating story.
I haven't finished this yet - but the dovetailing of history and the present is intriguing. Hope to finish in the next several days.
Published 4 months ago by P. Purdy
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