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206 Bones (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook
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#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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"The book is going very well. It started off giving me a foreshadowing scene. I am in the middle of the fourth chapter, and the book is in its rising action scene. I really look forward to finishing the book, and cracking the case. I personally like this book more than my other mystery book."
— Kendahl (5 out of 5 stars)
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“The science is fascinating, and every minute in the morgue with Tempe is golden.”
— New York Times Book Review -
“Reichs has reasserted her supremacy in the field, and has stripped out any sense of cliché. All the things we read her for in those heady early days are back in force. 206 Bones—with its fresh plot involving the discarded bodies of dead women, and Tempe's own niggling self-doubt—is vintage Reichs.”
— Independent (London) -
“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 -
“Enough forensic examinations, misidentifications, genetic anomalies and coincidences for a whole season of snappy Tempe’s TV adventures.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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ANew York Times bestseller
206 Bones Listener Reviews
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" I have read better books by her "
— Roma, 2/17/2014 -
" 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, 1/23/2014 -
" Although a great mystery, I did find "206 Bones" to be a tad too easy to predict. Both the main and sub-plots where well wrtten. I was happy to see Ryan make it back into the main story! As always, I'm looking forward to Riechs next book! "
— Beth, 1/9/2014 -
" A good book for a lazy Sunday afternoon/evening. "
— Autumn, 1/5/2014 -
" If you like the tv show Bones this book will take your interest. A bit too technical at times but still a great story "
— Tkulvete, 12/29/2013 -
" Solid entry in the series. I liked the back and forth between the present day (Tempe trapped in a cold dark place) and the events leading up to that point in time. Nice twists! "
— Penny, 12/27/2013 -
" 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, 12/27/2013 -
" Another great book from Kathy Reichs. I love how she can just keep coming up with such original story lines. And her use of foreshadowing was great in this story; it just kept me glued to the book! (I even had to peak ahead one time!) "
— Christen, 12/14/2013 -
" Always the first chapter is a thriller! Never bored with Kathy or Temperance "
— John, 12/7/2013 -
" I am seriously addicted to this series even though it is beyond cheesy! I think it's because it's partially set in Quebec, it's for sure the best part of the series. This particular book however, is so far the best in the series. "
— Sherri, 12/4/2013 -
" 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, 11/14/2013
About Kathy Reichs
Kathy 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
About Linda Emond
Al Gore, former vice president of the United States, is co-founder and chairman of Generation Investment Management. He is also a senior partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, and a member of Apple Inc.’s board of directors. Gore spends the majority of his time as chairman of The Climate Reality Project, a nonprofit devoted to solving the climate crisis. Gore was elected to the United States House of Representatives four times and the Senate twice. He served eight years as vice president. He authored the bestsellers Earth in the Balance, An Inconvenient Truth, The Assault on Reason, and Our Choice. He was a co-recipient of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize.