I have read 2 previous books in this series and enjoyed them all. There is a good mix of details about the search for missing people, the police /FBI procedures and a more personal look at the relationships between the main characters. For me, this makes an enjoyable read.
The book stands alone but there are references to previous books.
I found it easy to identify with the characters and to hope that their lives progress in their chosen direction.
The story is a good read and i found that I was keen to pick up and continue, an important angle for me.
Recommended

An Exciting story ,Jayne and Steelie are Forensic Scientists who are called in by the FBI to help recover and identify the remains that a convicted killer has finally revealed the burial site ,there are 13 bodies to find but they then discover extra remains and a young girl has gone missing .A fast paced compelling story, very enjoyable .Thank you to NetGalley for my ARC.

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Thank you Avon Books UK for the approval to read this book.

Right from the beginning, Clea Koff sets Bones of Evidence to brilliant start and never lets the reader forget what's at stake for forensic specialists Jayne and Steelie brought on board as the more bodies surface; the more secrets and truths are discover and broken like mirror glass.

The delicate balance the authors takes with harrowing descriptive scenes with the dark realty of those individuals that have the complex task of giving a voice to those they can no longer speak for themselves.

Please write another soon...i can't wait. Eric...Eric should come to the forefront. Could not put this down.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of Bones of Evidence by Clea Koff

This is the first of Clea Koff’s books I have read, and I was drawn in straight away. When a convicted serial killer finally reveals the burial sites of thirteen women, the forensic team uncover an extra set of remains that do not belong to any known victim. At the same time a young woman goes missing, and the pressure quickly builds.

The author’s forensic experience shines through. The detail feels real, but it is written with care and respect, giving the investigation emotional weight. I liked the balance between past and present, and the way the evidence is used to slowly reveal the truth.
Jayne and Steelie are strong, believable leads whose partnership adds depth without distracting from the plot. The mystery is dark and gripping, and the steady tension kept me engaged throughout.
A compelling, thoughtful and atmospheric thriller. I will definitely read more from this series.

I’ve read all three of the books in this series and I think this one is my favorite so far. Part of it is because certain things in the personal lives of the characters are coming to a head. In saying this, I hope it doesn’t mean the series is coming to an end soon! The relationships between the characters is so well-formed, it really makes them jump off the page. They’re not just characters you root for, they’re also characters that oftentimes seem like real people. But one of the most interesting things about this book was the introduction of a character which I have honestly never seen before, and I read a lot. Of course, some people will vehemently disagree with me on this, and that’s fine. But I thought the introduction of an intersex character (called hermaphroditism when I was a kid) really drew me in. I had no idea that the condition (for lack of a better word) resulted in so many structural and skeletal changes. I found it absolutely fascinating to read about. And of course, this author would know about it far more than most. She’s literally seen it all; she’s a forensic anthropologist herself. Having been in the forensics industry and being a huge science junkie, I couldn’t get enough of it! And the story itself was equally fascinating. The tension was constantly ramping up between the characters personal lives and the two concurrent cases. A real page turner for sure and a must read if you are interested in forensics!

Huge thanks to Avon Books UK | Avon and NetGalley for sending me this ARC for review! All of my reviews are given honestly!

I had not read the first two books in the series but it didn't matter, I caught up with the story very quickly, and was soon engrossed.
Jayne and Steelie are experts in their field, identifying human remains and bringing closure to families. Having worked in conflict zones all over the world they are now back in the USA helping the FBI.
A very good read, giving an insight into this field of work.

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Bones of evidence is the 3rd novel featuring Jayne and Steelie. You can read thus if you haven't read the others but you really should read all 3! Excellent books.

Awesome and unique crime series, I get so tucked in that the pages just fly by. Complex plot, interesting and likeable characters, evil baddies - and a core of forensic anthropology that is totally engrossing.

I have now read all three of Clea Koff's novels about forensic Anthropologists Steelie and Jayne and they just keep getting better and better. Bones of Evidence tells of their search to find and identify the remains of the victims of serial killer and former FBI agent Gene King. King has history with Jayne and her FBI boyfriend Scott and takes great pleasure in psychologically tormenting them whenever he can despite being under lock and key. At the same time the team are asked to work on a 16 year old missing persons case from Australia. Alex, presumed by her family to be the victim of another serial killer. Once her brother reveals a vital piece of information to Jayne and Steelie they
work to unravel what actually happened to her remains, putting themselves in danger into the bargain. Add lots of interstate travel and their developing love lives and Bones of Evidence becomes another brilliant read.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy. All opinions are my own.

4* A good book right up until the very rushed, anticlimactic baddie/ending.

I couldn't get into book 1 of this series - I think it was too much of an infodump, understandably, and it didn't move fast enough. I've picked up book 3 without a clue about events/what's happened so far, and had no trouble diving into a fluidly moving tale in some aspects but a bit meh in others (the Jayne-Scott romance).

This duo seems to run the only company in the US that does what they do, finding and identifying the long dead, working with paw enforcement. They're good at their stuff but not too clued in about checking unknown persons out - they were very trusting of the Aussie and his late sister's boyfriend. The whole thing with the baddie happened at about 70% of the tale gone, and felt totally anticlimactic and low key. I mean, the ladies were 30-somethings who'd worked with remains and law enforcement, yet didn't have self-preservation in mind? Or rather, only had emotional self-preservation in mind. Or maybe a bit of cowardice?

The intersex thing made for a decent secondary arc, and the Gene guy didn't get to run the main show entirely. But he did drop a bit of a red herring that rattled Jayne, but have no fear, readers, as Agent Ramos figured it out and all ends well for the romantic duo. Agent Ramos may well be looking at getting him some in the next book but whilst this was very readable tale, it didn't set my pants on fire, though his pants may well have found a long-dormant ember to fan.

ARC courtesy of NetGalley and Harper Collins Publishers, for my reading pleasure.

I really enjoyed this book. I was instantly drawn in and didn’t want to put it down. I liked the authors writing style and the detail that was put into everything in the book. I really enjoyed the characters and the relationships between them, it made the reading experience so much more fun.

Fans of the forensicly focused thriller will like this one that sees Jayne and Steelie, who are already dealing with a horror scene, realize that it's not over. There's one more body that the serial killer admitted to and there's another missing woman. Don't worry if you didn't read the earlier installments as Koff gives good back story. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. This is well paced and clever-it will keep you guessing.

I love this series following forensic anthropologists, Jayne and Steelie and FBI agents, Scott and Eric. Their full support and respect for each other is paramount but their easy banter makes their difficult jobs that much more acceptable. In Bones of Evidence, ex FBI boss Gene King has admitted being a serial killer and is now to show where the bodies were buried. After nearly being killed by him in the previous book, Jayne is somewhat wary of being near him but Scott and Eric go out of their way to ensure her safety. As their painstaking investigations get underway, some success is achieved but not before King manages to upset Jayne. A separate investigation into a missing girl gives the ladies a diversion for a while but as events come to a shocking conclusion, they all have to face the repercussions of the recent events and huge decisions are made. A fast paced book with very likeable characters who enhance the story. I very much look forward to reading the next in this brilliant series.

Forensic Anthropologists, Jayne Hall and Seelie Lander join forces with the FBI on a recovery operation to find the victims of a serial killer and identify them for their families. This leads to a surprising conclusion with an unexpected recovery of an unknown missing person. It was a fast paced read, full of twists and turns, great characters, well written and descriptive book, with a satisfying ending.

ooo i was ready for this read. this is a really great series to follow and i love how we get great stories only made better by how we get to know the characters too. i really enjoy my books and series more especially crime ones where we get to see the other side of it in the characters lives and connections too. it makes you feel more for the overall story too when you care and feel more for those involved.
there were also some really great knowledge moments for me too. the intersex parts and addition to this book made me go and google soon after. its so interesting and worked within the story in this book so well and is actually a really important topic in our current world too not least because of how this very thing has been in the news recently.
i am a really big science boffin at times so love how knowledgeable the author felt to the whole thing. there is an authentically done way she uses the story and her words to really get me involved and interesting.
when we get such a look into the personal lives and the cases going on in a book my tension and gripping of the book gets tighter. this happened once again in this book and Clea has a really great way of balancing both. watching how the case fell into place and just what was going on here had me really turning the pages to see where it would slot into place. having to find remains of a serial killer feels so full of emotion. you have heard from relatives of these victims in real life. we have seen cases like this. its almost cruel and somehow part of the killers "game". seeing it played out in this book felt just the same. you never quite know whether this is another game play of the kill especially towards our agents. add to that the other case and we wonder if it could be linked or just another case on their books to follow through and find. and this one seems to bring a danger and risk of it own.
i really appreciate how Clea makes the forensic anthropology side of this understandable to those of who might not feel so clever in that stuff but are still really really interested in it. it was easily digestible for us all to get invested in. the teamwork and support of one another is also a key element of my love for this book.
a brilliant read and i enjoyed it so much. i cant wait to see where this team could go next i just hope we do get more because im in now Clea. im in to this lot.

This is the third book in the Jayne and Steelie series. I enjoyed the first book, but missed the second. I want to go back and read that one at some point, but it didn't spoil my enjoyment of this one in which a cold case heats up and puts the two forensics experts in danger. Jayne, Steelie, as well as the FBI agents they are working with travel to several locations in the U.S. on their newest cases.

Like the author, Jayne and Steelie are forensic anthropologists. The work the two women do in helping families of missing persons get closure by identifying remains is the highlight of these books. Their teamwork on the job and their friendship outside of work is enjoyable to read about. There is also a lot to learn about missing persons databases and some of the limitations of those systems that are illustrated by one of the cases Jayne and Steelie work on in this book. The procedural elements of the book are interesting. Even though I want the main characters to be happy in their personal lives, for me the romantic portions of the book were weak. Overall, however, the book kept my attention, and the cases were both informative and dramatic.

I received an advance copy of this ebook from Avon Books UK and NetGalley for review consideration. My review is voluntary and unbiased.