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Break No Bones: A Novel Audiobook
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From bestselling author Kathy Reichs comes a book set in Charleston, South Carolina, the center of a lucrative, clandestine, sophisticated trade in body parts—the kind that leaves the donor dead.
Summoned to South Carolina to fill in for a negligent colleague, Tempe is stuck teaching a lackluster archaeology field school in the ruins of a Native American burial ground on the Charleston shore. But when Tempe stumbles upon a fresh skeleton among the ancient bones, her old friend Emma Rousseau, the local coroner, persuades her to stay on and help with the investigation. When Emma reveals a disturbing secret, it becomes more important than ever for Tempe to help her friend close the case.
The body count begins to climb. An unidentified man is found hanging from a tree deep in the woods. Another corpse shows up in a barrel. There are mysterious nicks on bones in several bodies, and signs of strangulation. Tempe follows the trail to a free street clinic with a belligerent staff, a suspicious doctor, and a donor who is a charismatic televangelist. Clues abound in the most unlikely places as Tempe uses her unique knowledge and skills to build her case, even as the local sheriff remains dubious and her own life is threatened.
Tempe’s love life is also complicated. Ryan, her current flame, has come down to visit her from Montreal, and Pete, her former husband, is investigating the disappearance of a local woman—and he and Tempe are staying in the same borrowed beach house. Ryan and Pete compete for her attentions, and Tempe finds herself more distracted by her feelings for both men than she expected.
Break No Bones is a smart, taut thriller featuring the kind of high-stakes crime that makes the headlines every week. Reichs, the inspiration for the hit Fox TV show Bones, is writing at the top of her form, and Tempe has never been more compelling.
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"Wow. I really was able to get into this book! It takes place in Charleston, SC.... One of my favorite places in the world that I visit often. As I read this book, I could imagine the scenes perfectly. I was really surprised with the real reason behind all of the murders. Good twist."
— Erin (5 out of 5 stars)
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“A brilliant novel in the tradition of the best Southern gothic writing!…Reichs’ seamless blending of fascinating science and dead-on psychological portrayals, not to mention a whirlwind of a plot, make Break No Bones a must-read.”
— Jeffery Deaver -
“A rare treat…mesmerizing…Reading Break No Bones kept pulling me away from my own deadlines, but I loved it!”
— Ann Rule, New York Times bestselling author -
“This novel confirms the series’ place in the front rank of the ever-expanding forensic thriller subgenre.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Readers…will appreciate the forensic detail here, and more character-oriented readers will respond to Reichs’ likable and well-developed cast…An engrossing entry in a widely read series.”
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“Fact can be stranger than fiction, and through her outstanding and gritty series, Reichs gives readers fascinating, if disturbing, fictionalized looks at cases she’s been involved in. Tempe is brilliant and flawed, and her thought processes are always intriguing. This is another chillingly good chapter of the series.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars) -
A brilliant novel in the tradition of the best Southern gothic writing! What a pleasure it is to watch Tempe Brennan on the job once again, this time in the perfectly realized world of South Carolina. Reichs's seamless blending of fascinating science and dead-on psychological portrayals, not to mention a whirlwind of a plot, make Break No Bones a must read." -- Jeffery Deaver, author of The Cold Moon and The Twelfth Card
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A rare treat indeed for the discerning mystery reader! Kathy Reichs is a working forensic anthropologist who can also write! She combines her brilliance in both arts in her mesmerizing novels, and Break No Bones is the best yet! I am awed by its power and her ability to demonstrate what I call 'the silent secrets in the bones.' Once again, I am so impressed with the wealth of knowledge Reichs draws on, her suspenseful plotting, and her marvelous ear for dialogue and sense of place. Temperance Brennan rides again in this compelling tale of a suspenseful murder probe. Reichs' fans will be delighted; I predict an overnight bestseller! Reading Break No Bones kept pulling me away from my own deadlines, but I loved it!" -- Ann Rule, author of Green River, Running Red; Worth More Dead and the forthcoming Too Late to Say Goodbye
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A New York Times bestseller
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Duanne, 4/27/2021
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" I love all of Kathy Reichs' books. I like the imperfection of the characters and the settings because I love the Carolinas. Keeps you reading through the night. "
— Annette, 2/18/2014 -
" 2006. 445 pgs. This is my second run through this book, but I still found it enjoyable reading. Reichs work is always able to engage my interest, and she often weaves around her plot a current 'hot-topic' to add some depth. "
— Linda, 2/15/2014 -
" This is another book that my reaction to is: Eh. The plot is good, but Reichs is such a crappy writer that it's hard to enjoy the story. Her characters are barely recognizable as human beings; they are merely there to move the plot forward. Conversations don't really reflect the way people talk. "
— Kristina, 2/14/2014 -
" There was just too much coincidence in this book. This is the 3rd book that I have read by this author and the other books were about the same. I think that I am done reading Reichs books. "
— Laura, 2/13/2014 -
" I could not get into this book even though I've enjoyed all of Reichs previous works. I found it too predictable. "
— Shauna, 2/10/2014 -
" We listened to "Devil Bones" on a road trip, so I thought I'd step away (briefly) from non-fiction and give this a try. So far, so good! "
— Rick, 2/4/2014 -
" Pretty good stuff once again from Reichs. Keeps you guessing until practically the last page. "
— Beth, 1/31/2014 -
" I enjoyed the book once I got past the connection to the TV show, Bones. They really have nothing in common even though Kathy Reichs is the inspiration for the TV show. I would separate them in my mind & then be jolted back when someone used the heroine's name. "
— Christie, 1/25/2014 -
" I'm still enjoying this series, but I am getting a little tired of Brennan's inability to decide between the two men in her life. It's getting a little irritating - just make a decision. "
— Karen, 1/22/2014 -
" This wasn't as good as other Reichs' books because in this I guessed the plot quite early in the book. I cannot understand how it wasn't so obvious what had cause the fine lines in the abdominal parts of the vertebrae. Otherwise this was a good read. "
— Pilvi, 1/15/2014
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