"'Skulls, bones. Piled up. Dozens of them.'" Part 1, Boneyard: Chap. 1, p. 4

"He had his hand extended. Nestled within it was a small, brown skull." Part 1, Boneyard: Chap. 2, p. 11

"Parts of it were stained and faded, but it read unmistakably: i am Mary Green agt 19 years No. 16 watter street." Part 1, Boneyard: Chap. 7, p. 39

"The Museum's vast Central Archives lay deep in the basement, reachable only through several sets of elevators, winding corridors, stairs, and passageways." Part 2, Men of Science: Chap. 1, p. 49

"His smile widened as he saw a look of irritation cloud the FBI agent's face for no more than an instant. He had finally gotten to him." Part 2, Men of Science: Chap. 3, p. 67

"There would be dirt, and he would find it. Yes, there would be dirt. By God, there would be dirt." Part 3, The Appointed Time: Chap. 3, p. 137

"There was an undertone of fear. More than...