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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 -
" I came away from this particular mystery with the feeling that all CRM archaeologists are evil. Now, I am a CRM archaeologist, and I don't think I'm evil. "
— Allison, 11/11/2013 -
" Great read with interesting story lines. "
— Vivian, 10/18/2013 -
" Had to finish before setting off down the M1, couldn't wait two hours to find out who it was. Looking forward to reading the next. "
— Deanne, 9/6/2013 -
" I love Bones, the TV show based on this author's life, but I only thought this book was okay. Not too many twists and turns and despite the great opening, it just didn't do it for me. I wanted to mindless beach read, and that's what this was. "
— Jen, 6/24/2013 -
" 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, 11/21/2012 -
" Preachy at the end, but a fun quick read. "
— Jane, 8/25/2012 -
" One of my favorites. I loved the nod to Chicago immigrant families! "
— Lauren, 12/8/2011 -
" A solid installment in the Temperance Brennan series. Not the best, not the worst. The two plots are a bit meager and only make a book because they're fleshed together and not done wonderfully by themselves. Good for what it is--a quick, fun read. "
— Claire, 10/27/2011 -
" Loved it .... "
— Frances, 10/2/2011 -
" We all know that I LOVE Kathy Reichs. 206 Bones is yet another successful mystery novel. These novels are good for mindless, quick pleasure reading...And Detective Ryan is back in the picture...YES! "
— Crystal, 9/15/2011 -
" Another great book. It feels like you can never go wrong with Kathy Reichs. "
— Krissy, 5/18/2011 -
" 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 -
" 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, 4/26/2011 -
" 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, 4/1/2011
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
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.