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In Kathy Reichs's tenth bestselling novel featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan, the discovery of a young girl's skeleton in Acadia, Canada might be connected to the disappearance of Tempe's childhood friend.
For Tempe Brennan, the discovery of a young girl's skeleton in Acadia, Canada, is more than just another case. Evangeline, Tempe's childhood best friend, was also from Acadia. Named for the character in the Longfellow poem, Evangeline was the most exotic person in Tempe's eight-year-old world. When Evangeline disappeared, Tempe was warned not to search for her, that the girl was "dangerous."
Thirty years later, flooded with memories, Tempe cannot help wondering if this skeleton could be the friend she had lost so many years ago. And what is the meaning of the strange skeletal lesions found on the bones of the young girl?
Meanwhile, Tempe's beau, Ryan, investigates a series of cold cases. Two girls dead. Three missing. Could the New Brunswick skeleton be part of the pattern? As Tempe draws on the latest advances in forensic anthropology to penetrate the past, Ryan hunts down a serial predator.
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"I am currently in a Kathy Reichs phase, and while some of her earlier books have a few moments that are slightly long-winded, I really enjoyed Bones To Ashes. I loved the poetry that the title is based on, and the story was gripping. Although a harrowing topic, Reichs presented the story without being overly graphic.As with her other books, I thoroughly enjoyed the forensic details of investigations and the way the protocols are expalined.Beautifully written and presented."
— Monique (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Dr. Brennan is rock solid and this book is easily one of the series’ best.”
— Globe and Mail (Toronto) -
“With her usual blend of cutting-edge forensic science, nail-biting suspense and characters that pop off the page, Reichs, who's vice president of the American Academy of Forensic Scientists and the producer of Fox's Bones, has produced another winner in one of the genre's most satisfying series.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“With crisp prose, well-drawn characters, unflagging attention to detail, and a resonant emotional angle, Reichs’ tenth Temperance Brennan mystery…finds the forensic anthropologist in top form…Reichs deftly provides enough background to make this a successful stand-alone, at the same time advancing relationships between characters for her increasing legion of fans, who won't want to miss this one.”
— Booklist -
“Gripping, full of twists and turns.”
— Ottawa Citizen -
“Tempe is both deeper and funnier than she's ever been, making this her best outing to date.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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A New York Times bestseller
Bones to Ashes Listener Reviews
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" Has some strong language "
— Lindsay, 2/16/2014 -
" I am beginning to enjoy Reichs' books more than Cornwells, so plan to read some more of hers. This was a good mystery - couldn't quite figure out how it would end, plus there was a bit of forensic education. "
— Marge, 2/4/2014 -
" I enjoy this series as much as I enjoy the TV show, "Bones", even though the main characters are totally different. This book had great conflict, romance, and mystery and covered a difficult subject. Kept me reading as much as I could! "
— Carolyn, 2/3/2014 -
" Another good Kathy Reichs' book "
— Ermabom, 1/22/2014 -
" I read this book because I liked the show. Turns out, I also liked the book. "
— Sarah, 1/18/2014 -
" This is the first of Kathy Reichs' books that I have read and I quite enjoyed it. She also had Tempe reading a Jasper Fforde book at one point which, of course, I loved. "
— Courtney, 1/15/2014 -
" Fast paced. Kept my interest. "
— Crystal, 1/15/2014 -
" I liked this book. But it wasn't one of my favourites. "
— Sonya, 1/15/2014 -
" What can I say, I am a sucker for books with smart, motivated women as the heroes. . . "
— Deborahfil, 1/13/2014 -
" I've started reading Kathy Reichs because I've gotten sucked into Bones; as usual, an enjoyable read with an interesting mystery. "
— Danielle, 1/1/2014 -
" loved these book have read all them "
— Joanne, 12/16/2013 -
" While some of the plot seems a bit implausible I always love this type of novel, I consider it to be a fun escape. "
— Hannah, 12/9/2013 -
" It was a pretty good book. I got a little annoyed by the amount of French phrases/names that I couln't remember and just skimmed over, but overall a good story. I also enjoyed that it was drastically different than the show. "
— Becca, 12/2/2013 -
" My first Reichs novel. I got it for free so I gave it a shot. Will not be reading any more. "
— Rebecca, 11/13/2013 -
" This was the first of the Temperance Brennan series I've read, and I must say, I was impressed. Engrossing story interwoven with "teachable moments" - interesting information that I wouldn't necessarily have known otherwise. Case in point, the history of Acadia. "
— Renee, 11/7/2013 -
" A good, quick "filler" sort of book - for when you don't have anything else handy. I've read a couple others in this series and they're generally decently written and fast-moving with lots of forensic details (sometimes a bit too much). "
— Christine, 10/27/2013 -
" bello e coinvolgente, come tutti i suoi libri! "
— Daniela, 9/14/2013 -
" This is part of a series of fictional books by a forensic anthropologist and was used as the basis for the TV show "Bones". I would definitely read more in the series. Kathy Reichs has a funny, unique writing style. "
— Stacey, 5/2/2013 -
" Listened to the audio book, a bit disturbing but interesting enough. "
— Sue, 3/30/2013 -
" If you love Monteal, Canada and the French language you will love this book. It is a mystery of forensic science and those of you in the medical field and those that are not squimish will love it. "
— Heidi, 11/13/2012 -
" If you enjoy the TV show, Bones, you'll enjoy the book. "
— Ruth, 6/19/2012 -
" Eh. Entertaining, yes. Believable or memorable, no. "
— Lisa, 6/18/2012 -
" As I have said before I am a "Bones" fan who decided to try the books. This is my second read and I enjoyed it, more than the first I think. I would recommend the series if you like blood and guts and the forensic side of mystery novels. "
— Rick, 1/10/2012 -
" Another great Tempe Brennan book, however I am getting a little frustrated with the romantic story line for Tempe. The murder storyline is once again brilliant and surprising though and the book is worth the read just for that. "
— Debra, 12/29/2011 -
" This is a real unputerdownable book. Tension, sex and fascinating science from start to finish. "
— Tony, 4/30/2011 -
" I've read all the previous ones - getting to be a habit. <br/>Not brilliant, passes the time away on the train. "
— Susan, 4/15/2011 -
" This was both a good mystery and a good insight into Tempe's childhood. I liked how she persisted in finding her lost friend and solving the mysteries of the cold cases. I look forward to reading the next book, <em>Devil Bones</em>.<br/> "
— krin, 2/27/2011 -
" Each one of the Bones books is better than the last. These are a great read and, in this one, Kathy Reichs name-drops two of my favorite writers: Aldous Huxley and Jasper Fforde. "
— Daniel, 2/18/2011 -
" I really love the show Bones, so I thought I would try one of the books. I have to say so far, I am liking it! "
— Jason, 2/17/2011
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.