Benedict argues that Foxwoods is the product of clever lawyering, abetted by asleep-at-the-switch politicians. It’s owners, the Mashantucket Pequotes, are not Pequot Indians—in fact, probably not Indians at all.” — San Francisco Examiner
“No Bone Unturned is an engaging book capturing the Smithsonian’s Dr. Douglas Owsley, one the world’s foremost Physical Anthropologists. It is also a valuable exploration of the highly controversial Kennewick Man case and the U.S. Government’s efforts to control and contort scientific research for political purposes. Benedict gives an insider’s account, detailing previously undisclosed government shenanigans that took place.” — Dr. Dennis Stanford, former chairman, Anthropology Department, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian.
“Doug Owsley is in a league of his own. He dares to go where no scientist would go. Compulsively curious, relentless in his search for truth, and armed with a mind that works frighteningly fast, he is uncovering the deepest mysteries contained in America’s skeletons and revolutionizing our view of the past. No Bone Unturned is a riveting story of Owsley’s life and provides an intriguing look at the world of forensic science.” — Bill Bass, founder of the Body Farm
“An enthusiastic profile…Benedict follows Owsley as he performs his fascinating, if at times grisly, labors examining the remains…the controversy does highlight the difficult choices to be made between scientific understanding and the rights of Native Americans.…Benedict does a good job walking readers through Owsley’s work, explaining how he reached various conclusions given the evidence.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Two books in one…a fast and exciting read…This survey of Owsley’s career will appeal to both science and legal buffs.” — Publishers Weekly
“This work updates its predecessors… A sympatheic profile of Owsley and his career...Benedict’s book will appeal to those interested in the field of forensic anthropology.” — Booklist
“What interest would the White House have in a 9,800-year-old skeleton? Enough, it turns out, to come close to closing the door on the archaeological study of ancient bones uncovered in this country.…[NO BONE UNTURNED] is a fascinating account of the career of one of the world’s leading forensic anthropologists and how he goes about his business.” — Kansas City Star
“That bad boy of Indian Country, Jeff Benedict, is back at it again.…An appealing tale of an archaeologist and a nearly 10,000-year-old skeleton. ...Put this one on your beach-reading list. …[Benedict]’s at his best telling about the work of this unusual man, who solves mysteries by looking at bones... Benedict skillfully takes the reader into the world of the bone detective.” — Hartford Courant
“[NO BONE UNTURNED] stands apart from its predecessors not only because it offers the most up-to-date narrative of events, but also because it tells the story through the eyes of the brilliant Smithsonian forensic anthropologist who stood at the center of the storm, Doug Owsley. …Should be of particular interest of fans of mystery writers like Patricia Cornwell and TV shows like CSI. …Benedict does an excellent job of chronicling the federal government’s confounding behavior throughout the litigation. …A page-turner... Benedict poignantly details the impact of the verdict on all parties, most notably the Smithsonian Man who risked his job and his reputation in the name of science.” — Chicago Tribune
“Jeff Benedict paints an intriguing portrait of Owsley… What Owsley lives for is studying much older remains that have much to tell him that he can pass on to mankind. …[Benedict] also depicts this Sherlock of science on the job and excites us an we see him unravel old mysteries interred in crypts, graves, and archaeological sites. …While showing us Owsley in action, Benedict lets us accompany him on some fascinating cases. …Owsley’s work...changed history.” — The Journal Inquirer
“Compelling… [Owsley]…risked his job and his reputation in the name of science.” — Chicago Tribune
“Appealing…Beneduct skillfully takes the reader into the world of the bone detective.” — Hartford Courant
Doug Owsley is in a league of his own. He dares to go where no scientist would go. Compulsively curious, relentless in his search for truth, and armed with a mind that works frighteningly fast, he is uncovering the deepest mysteries contained in America’s skeletons and revolutionizing our view of the past. No Bone Unturned is a riveting story of Owsley’s life and provides an intriguing look at the world of forensic science.
This work updates its predecessors… A sympatheic profile of Owsley and his career...Benedict’s book will appeal to those interested in the field of forensic anthropology.
Benedict argues that Foxwoods is the product of clever lawyering, abetted by asleep-at-the-switch politicians. It’s owners, the Mashantucket Pequotes, are not Pequot Indians—in fact, probably not Indians at all.
No Bone Unturned is an engaging book capturing the Smithsonian’s Dr. Douglas Owsley, one the world’s foremost Physical Anthropologists. It is also a valuable exploration of the highly controversial Kennewick Man case and the U.S. Government’s efforts to control and contort scientific research for political purposes. Benedict gives an insider’s account, detailing previously undisclosed government shenanigans that took place.
Jeff Benedict paints an intriguing portrait of Owsley… What Owsley lives for is studying much older remains that have much to tell him that he can pass on to mankind. …[Benedict] also depicts this Sherlock of science on the job and excites us an we see him unravel old mysteries interred in crypts, graves, and archaeological sites. …While showing us Owsley in action, Benedict lets us accompany him on some fascinating cases. …Owsley’s work...changed history.
That bad boy of Indian Country, Jeff Benedict, is back at it again.…An appealing tale of an archaeologist and a nearly 10,000-year-old skeleton. ...Put this one on your beach-reading list. …[Benedict]’s at his best telling about the work of this unusual man, who solves mysteries by looking at bones... Benedict skillfully takes the reader into the world of the bone detective.
[NO BONE UNTURNED] stands apart from its predecessors not only because it offers the most up-to-date narrative of events, but also because it tells the story through the eyes of the brilliant Smithsonian forensic anthropologist who stood at the center of the storm, Doug Owsley. …Should be of particular interest of fans of mystery writers like Patricia Cornwell and TV shows like CSI. …Benedict does an excellent job of chronicling the federal government’s confounding behavior throughout the litigation. …A page-turner... Benedict poignantly details the impact of the verdict on all parties, most notably the Smithsonian Man who risked his job and his reputation in the name of science.
What interest would the White House have in a 9,800-year-old skeleton? Enough, it turns out, to come close to closing the door on the archaeological study of ancient bones uncovered in this country.…[NO BONE UNTURNED] is a fascinating account of the career of one of the world’s leading forensic anthropologists and how he goes about his business.
This work updates its predecessors… A sympatheic profile of Owsley and his career...Benedict’s book will appeal to those interested in the field of forensic anthropology.
[NO BONE UNTURNED] stands apart from its predecessors not only because it offers the most up-to-date narrative of events, but also because it tells the story through the eyes of the brilliant Smithsonian forensic anthropologist who stood at the center of the storm, Doug Owsley. …Should be of particular interest of fans of mystery writers like Patricia Cornwell and TV shows like CSI. …Benedict does an excellent job of chronicling the federal government’s confounding behavior throughout the litigation. …A page-turner... Benedict poignantly details the impact of the verdict on all parties, most notably the Smithsonian Man who risked his job and his reputation in the name of science.
