I've finished another book called Written in Bone by Simon Beckett. I decided to try out another mystery novel. I haven't read one in quite awhile, and I needed a bit of a change from my usual fiction books. This one is especially good because it's using forensic anthropology which is really cool. I've been on a Bones fix lately, so this book fits in perfectly.
This book follows a forensic anthropologist (Dr. David Hunter) who is called to help identify remains found on an isolated island off the coast of Scotland. He is caught in a storm there, and so tries to help the police and detective solve the murder before more people end up dead. It goes along with a typical murder fashion, ending with an expected twist. I suppose that's probably the reason I don't especially like murder mysteries (or really mysteries in general). They're so predictable that I tend to get bored with them. But they're nice to read every once in awhile. I rated this book highly because it's fast paced, but also because of the forensic anthropology aspect. It reminds me quite a lot of Bones although Dr. Hunter is not quite as Aspergian. I don't think I'd keep it to read again (after reading a mystery once, what's the point in reading it again?), but I definitely will keep my eye out for more novels by Simon Beckett.
Onward to another book! I've finished school (except for placement) so I definitely have more free time, so that means I will be finishing books more quickly! Anyway, until next time, Happy Reading!
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