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The Body Farm is a 1994 crime novel by Patricia Cornwell and the fifth book in the series featuring Virginia medical examiner Kay Scarpetta. Its investigation begins with the murder of a young girl in North Carolina and draws Scarpetta, investigator Pete Marino, and FBI profiler Benton Wesley into a forensic search for the killer. The title refers to the University of Tennessee's real anthropology research facility, where human decomposition is studied.
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What is the real Body Farm that Patricia Cornwell's novel references?
The novel references the University of Tennessee Anthropology Research Facility, a forensic anthropology site where human decomposition is studied. Founded by Dr. William Bass, the facility has been instrumental in forensic science research since the early 1980s.
Where does The Body Farm fall in the Kay Scarpetta series?
The Body Farm is the fifth book in Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta series, published in 1994. It follows All That Remains and features Scarpetta working with investigator Pete Marino and FBI profiler Benton Wesley.
What is the plot of The Body Farm by Patricia Cornwell?
The novel follows Virginia medical examiner Kay Scarpetta as she investigates the murder of a young girl whose remains are discovered in rural North Carolina. The investigation leads her to the University of Tennessee's Anthropology Research Facility to determine the timeline of decomposition.
Does Benton Wesley appear in The Body Farm?
Yes, FBI profiler Benton Wesley appears in The Body Farm alongside Kay Scarpetta and investigator Pete Marino. Wesley is a recurring love interest and professional ally of Scarpetta throughout the early books in the series.
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