I saw this for 100en and decided to check it out since the series was the inspiration for the TV show Bones. Though the supporting cast is missing and Brennan's background is completely different, I felt like I was watching a twisted season plot unfold. I skimmed the gory maggots bits and just focused on the mystery. It was fun. The Southern charm bits were hokey but endearing. The book was a good read for the train, making the stops pass by too quickly as I tried to find out what would happen next. I feel like a junior high school mystery reader all over again!