Br. Brockton is at the Body Farm with some forensic analysts from Florida when one of them is pulled away by a phone call. The next day, Angie calls and asks the Dr. Brockton to investigate the death of her sister. The local coroner has called it suicide but Angie is positive that it was murder.

While waiting for an exhumation order, they take a tour of the lab in Florida. Dr. Brockton is asked to examine the skull that was found recently. He ends up taking the skull back to Tennessee for further studies since it appears the young man was beaten before his death.

As they investigate, more skulls and bodies will be unearthed at the cemetery of a former reform school. Each of the bodies uncovered will tell a tale of torture and abuse. At the same time, Angie's sister's death will be declared a murder.

This series is based on cases that brought bodies to the Body Farm at the University of Tennessee. Gripping stories of murder and and the cruelty of man, THE BONE YARD is one of the saddest. The authors lay out the story in a factual way that nonetheless, will lead the reader on a gut- wrenching journey of discovery. If you like a good forensic look at murder, don't miss these books.