[SunkenCiv]

The Neandertal Enigma
by James Shreeve

Frayer's own reading of the record reveals a number of overlooked traits that clearly and specifically link the Neandertals to the Cro-Magnons. One such trait is the shape of the opening of the nerve canal in the lower jaw, a spot where dentists often give a pain-blocking injection. In many Neandertal, the upper portion of the opening is covered by a broad bony ridge, a curious feature also carried by a significant number of Cro-Magnons. But none of the alleged 'ancestors of us all' fossils from Africa have it, and it is extremely rare in modern people outside Europe." [pp 126-127]

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[Daralundy]

Yeah sure she wasn't there.

[pillut48]

"The five books have sold nearly 40 million copies in more than 30 languages, and Auel (pronounced "Owl") let out a secret Monday sure to delight her legion of fans: It's going to take seven, not six, novels to complete Ayla's story."

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(Thanks for posting this!)
YES!! I've been reading this series since it first came out and Jean Auel does a LOT of scientific research before they are released--actually traveling to archaeological sites around the world, etc. The love story is wonderful too, although a bit graphic at times. I got to meet the author a few years ago at a booksigning, and she was very gracious. Can't wait for the next 2 books to come out! :-)

[alwaysconservative]

Given her VERY SLOW rate of producing novels (several have come out years past the promised date), it is NOT good news to those of us who were hoping she would just get the series over with in the final book sometime soon. Some of the books have been excellent (the first two), while some have been her version of a prehistoric soap opera.

[U S Army EOD]

I have read some of her books. The first one was okay then she started getting wierd.

[Dustbunny]

Great series. Have read them all to date.

[Jhohanna]

Thank you for this... Jean is one of my favorite authors, and I was lucky enough to meet her once. :)

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