#1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs delivers another “outstanding” book (Publishers Weekly) in her “cleverly plotted” (The New York Times) Temperance Brennan series, the inspiration for the hit FOX television series Bones.
There are 206 bones in the human body. Forensic anthropologists know them intimately, can use them to reconstruct every kind of violent end. When Tempe finds herself regaining consciousness in some kind of very small, very dark, very cold enclosed space—bound, hands to feet—Tempe begins slowly to reconstruct...
Tempe and Lieutenant Ryan had accompanied the recently discovered remains of a missing heiress from Montreal to the Chicago morgue. Suddenly, Tempe was accused of mishandling the autopsy—and the case. Back in Montreal, the corpse of a second elderly woman was found in the woods, and then a third. Seamlessly weaving between Tempe’s present-tense terror as she’s held captive and her memory of the cases of these murdered women, Reichs reveals the incredible devastation that would occur if a forensic colleague sabotaged work in the lab. The chemistry between Tempe and Ryan intensifies as this complex, riveting tale unfolds, proving once again, that Reichs is the dominant talent in forensic mystery writing.
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"Books by this author were the inspiration for the TV series, Bones. The main character is Temperance Brennen. Her tale is told in flashbacks as she lies in a pitch black enclosure, bound hand and foot after being abducted by a stranger. Very exciting stuff! "
— Peggy (4 out of 5 stars)
“The science is fascinating, and every minute in the morgue with Tempe is golden.”
— New York Times Book Review“With her usual blend of cutting-edge forensic science and a stubborn, compelling heroine, Reichs manages to juggle several story lines without losing an ounce of momentum.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)“For forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan, the 206 bones of the human body are the vocabulary of her work, the building blocks of evidence amassed to ultimately convict. In this crisp narrative, her pride in her work is undermined twice; first, when she is accused of mishandling an autopsy; second, when she regains consciousness in a small, totally darkened, very cold enclosure. [This is] “Bones” at her best.”
— Barnes & Noble, editorial review“Linda Emond makes the frequent transitions from scientific jargon to intriguing murder mystery gracefully. The plot itself is also transitional and intriguing as well...Emond transitions from past to present and scene to scene adroitly. Her voice, unusually potent for a female reader, adds just the right touch to the several characters.”
— AudioFile" Another good story from Kathy Reichs. This one keeps you tracking against several current realities. The ending is somewhat predictable but has a definite twist. "
— Vikki, 2/11/2014" 206 Bones is the 12th book in the Temperance Brennan series. It is a little self-indulgent, going to lengths to explain the accreditation process for forensic board certification, but I guess by book twelve, Reichs has earned the right. I found the office intrigue to be more interesting than the actual crime Brennan was working which had too many names and too many suspects, but unlike many of her other novels where I didn't know "who done it" until Brennan did, this one was yawningly predictable. The ending was wrapped too quickly, mostly in an epilogue-type recap. I think as faithful readers up to this point, we earned the right to see the bad guys suffer in real-time, not just hear about it after the fact. Reichs has educated her readers with each book and we deserve more creative storytelling. Also, Detective Ryan should have had to do more sucking up to earn his way back into Brennan's good graces "
— Nissanmama, 1/27/2014" Solid addition to the series. I was apprehensive of the alternating timeline b/t the "trapped in a box" and the events leading up to it, but the trapped in a box sequences were minimal and could be skimmed. The last couple pages of them waxing poetic about the necessity of certification in forensics was off-putting. "
— Terrie, 1/26/2014" A solid, satisfying Temperance Brennan forensic mystery. Some of the earlier parts of the book take place in Chicago and Elmhurst, so the local flavor was good. The buried-alive parts of the story were creepy, and it all wrapped up a bit too neatly for my taste. "
— Bayneeta, 1/25/2014" Not a quick read with alot of forensic details but that is what makes Reichs interesting. Thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it - a very good read. "
— Phyl, 1/24/2014" Another excellent book by Kathy Reichs. You can't go wrong with her books. I like the amount of detail used for solving the murders. Of course it always seems authentic to me. "
— Susan, 1/19/2014" Didn't even have the courage to keep reading this book, got too boring about 2 chapters in. Even for a person who loves the medical detail in these books, even that detail wasn't enough to coer for the lack of a gripping plot. "
— Cherry, 1/8/2014" Nice mystery, The start drew me right in. There were a few cases of foreshadowing which seemed they could be a little more discreet, but the story line was very good and the science was interesting. I really liked the essay at the back of the book also. "
— Scott, 1/2/2014" I do enjoy the pathopysiology that is explained in these murder mysteries. I do ge tired of the unhappy personal life that these mystrey-crime solvers all seem to have in common. In this novel, the love life was kept to a minimum compared to the TV series that has been generated from these novels. "
— Arlene, 12/19/2013" short story fleshed out with idle facts and info to make a novel. "
— Cindy, 11/20/2013" Could not speed-read this one. So many facts to take in, you need to take your time. It is a bit slow at first, but gets good. I feel smarter after reading this book...haha.. "
— Tiffeny, 11/15/2013" Formulaic as hell, but I loved it! "
— Robert, 9/23/2013" I thought I was really going to like this book, this series is what the TV show "Bones" is based off of, and I love the show. However, the writing was sub-par and predictable. "
— April, 7/11/2013" Good Tempe novel, enjoyed that Ryan was back and as the other books by Reichs, there is a lot going on on all her books. Keeps my attention yet is easy to read. If you like mystery with blood and guts you will likely like Temperence Brennan and Kathy Reichs. "
— Rick, 6/9/2013" Meh. I had high hopes and they were dashed. Won't be reading another in this series, I'll just watch Bones and be happy with that. "
— Tia, 2/5/2013" I was a little disappointed in this book. I finished it, but it really didn't keep my attention. I loved this series, but the last two books have been disappointing. "
— ReneeB, 10/14/2012" I haven't read/listened to all the books in the series, but this was my favorite so far. "
— Mathilde, 10/5/2012" Typical, enjoyable Reichs novel. "
— Lida, 5/5/2012" Kathy Reichs is back on form with this book that I couldn't put down. As well as solving murders she has to deal with backstabbing by colleagues. "
— Rita, 5/3/2012" One of her better books in my opinion. "
— Jan, 2/24/2012" You sure do learn a lot about bones in this book, which is interesting but gets a little more than you really want to know from time to time, other than when it obviously is a part of understanding the plot of the book. I like the characters in these Temperance Brennan books. "
— Donna, 12/8/2011" Very good book i thought it was predictable when reading it but once again i was surprised at the end. "
— Laura, 10/13/2011" Normal Reichs book. Better than average mystery maybe. "
— Helen, 9/14/2011" Another good read from from Kathy Reichs. I find the medical/anthropology details FASCINATING! "
— Sharon, 9/3/2011" Really like the TV show Bones, but these portrayals are a bit different than the TV characters. Still a pretty good book. "
— Lisa, 7/30/2011" I thought it was a great book! Very exciting, edge of your seat kind of read. "
— Christine, 5/17/2011" I need to start at the beginning of this series. I had no idea what was going on in her personal life. All I understood was the forensics.<br/> "
— Rasier, 5/12/2011" Not bad, but not the best mystery ever. "
— Heather, 5/3/2011" The repartee is witty and often very funny. However not the greatest plot. Not the worst either. "
— Tony, 4/30/2011" Another one day read. Not because it's awesome, but because it's filled with cliffhangers. <br/>Even so, it manages to be a little dull + I keep reading to find out if it gets better. "
— tara, 4/27/2011" This is another in the fine series featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. This character appears weekly on Fox in the TV series "Bones." Most of the action in the book takes place in Montreal and Quebec. "
— james, 4/25/2011" I love the "bone" book, this was really entertaining. "
— Helaine, 4/20/2011" i like kathy reichs and am enjoying this book too. "
— Becky, 4/12/2011" A little boring--too much forensic detail, not enough plot. "
— Jandblock, 4/11/2011" This was one of Reichs better Bones books. The plot was riveting, the romance hot and steamy, and the dead bodies gory full of sad mystery and suspense. "
— Emily, 4/11/2011" Always the first chapter is a thriller! Never bored with Kathy or Temperance "
— John, 4/7/2011" Pretty good...not as scary as some of her other books. "
— Vicki, 4/2/2011" Mediocre at best. For once the T.V. show is infinitely better than the novels. "
— Kristy, 4/1/2011Kathy Reichs is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the Virals series and the Temperance Brennan series. She is a forensic anthropologist and a producer of Fox Television’s longest running scripted drama, Bones, which was based on her work and her novels. Visit her at KathyReichs.com or follow her on Twitter @KathyReichs
Linda Emond is an award-winning actress of stage, film, television, and audiobook narration. Her performances on Broadway earned her nominations for the Tony Award in 2003 and 2012 and for the Drama Desk Award in 1997 and 2002. She was awarded the Joseph Jefferson Award for her roles in plays at theaters in Chicago. Her film credits include roles in Julie & Julia, Dark Water, and Across the Universe, among others. Her television credits include such series as Elementary, The Good Wife, and Law & Order: SVU, as well as movies such as A Dog Named Christmas. She has narrated dozens of audiobooks, winning four Earphones Awards and being named a finalist four times for the prestigious Audie Award. In 2011 she was named by AudioFile magazine as a Best Voice in Mystery & Suspense for her reading of Flash and Bones.