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Deadly Decisions (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook

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Read By: Katherine Borowitz Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Temperance Brennan Series Release Date: July 2000 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780743520119

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

4

Longest Chapter Length:

72:35 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

63:49 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

70:01 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

55

Publisher Description

When innocent blood is spilled, forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan deciphers the shattering truth it holds in this exciting thriller from New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs.

Nine-year-old Emily Anne Toussaint is fatally shot on a Montreal street. A North Carolina teenager disappears from her home, and parts of her skeleton are found hundreds of miles away. These shocking deaths propel Tempe Brennan from north to south, and deep into a shattering investigation inside the bizarre culture of outlaw motorcycle gangs—where one misstep could bring disaster for herself or someone she loves.

From blood-splatter patterns and ground-penetrating radar to bone-sample analysis, Deadly Decisions triumphantly combines the authenticity of a world-class forensic professional with the narrative power of a brilliant crime-writing star.

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"I really love the Tempe Brennan character and the more I read of her the more I like her. She is not any thing like the character Bones except for the name and sort of the occupation. Tempe is more vivacious and feisty about the men who doubt her work and knowledge. This book is a real page turner in that you really don't know everything going on until the end. You get glimpses of it but nothing prepares you for some of the conclusion."

— Gary (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Moves along like a Harley-Davidson leading the pack.”

    — San Francisco Examiner
  • “The forensic details are fascinating.”

    — Orlando Sentinel
  • “A high-octane forensic thriller.”

    — People
  • “The science is as accurate as the author can make it. Kathy Reichs’ own background—as forensic anthropologist for the chief medical officer of North Carolina and director of forensic anthropology for the province of Quebec—ensures verisimilitude of place and procedure and creates a believable milieu...All readers will enjoy the way Tempe puts the pieces of the puzzle, as well as the bodies, together.”

    — Amazon.com editorial review
  • “Crime writer Reichs is amazing! Once again, readers will be eager to learn the grisly details of how her forensic anthropologist heroine, Dr. Tempe Brennan, teases information from the bones of mutilated, decomposed, often animal-gnawed human bodies...Reichs roots her skillful storytelling in her own experience as forensic anthropologist in both Montreal and North Carolina. Highly recommended.”

    — Library Journal
  • “Abounding in grisly details, this novel is sure to please Reichs’ fans.” 

    — School Library Journal
  • “Fans will be hooked by...ghoulish stints in the lab, the penny-dreadful chapter endings, and the endless flow of acronyms that prove what a tough cookie Tempe is.”  

    — Kirkus Reviews

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller

Deadly Decisions Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.3529411764705883 out of 53.3529411764705883 out of 53.3529411764705883 out of 53.3529411764705883 out of 53.3529411764705883 out of 5 (3.35)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " It's definitely getting better, but still kind of cheesy/predictable. Are all crime novels/series like this? "

    — Rincey, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This was my third Kathy Reichs - and certainly not the last! I love the way she writes! "

    — Ulla, 2/14/2014
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    " These books read quickly for me that is a feat. But I can't remember the plots confused with all the others, but then again I can't remember anything. "

    — Rich, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " not a bad book.....not really into biker stories but it held it's own "

    — Chrystal-Clear, 2/4/2014
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    " Overall, I liked the book. But it was a little boring compared to the first 2. At times there was a lot of extra information that kind of detracted from the story. However, I am looking forward to the next one... mostly just to see what unfolds with her relationship with Ryan. "

    — Sabrina, 1/27/2014
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    " I must be a bit of a thicko, some of the forensic anthropology stuff went right over my head. The biker gangs stuff was even more confusing. Despite this I thought this was an ok read. My familiar complaint - a rather rushed ending. "

    — Donna, 1/19/2014
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    " This is the third Temperance Brennan book and I liked it the best of all of them I have read so far. Don't know where they got that TV character from, but she is nothing like the "real" Temperance Brennan of the books. Everyone calls her Tempe. "

    — Margaret, 1/16/2014
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    " It was a good book. It was entertaining but not one of those books that you can not put down. "

    — Helena, 1/11/2014
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    " she has a good back story and it leaves you wanting to read the next one. "

    — Allison, 1/4/2014
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    " This was an awesome book. I listened to it on the iPod. I am really enjoying this series. The library only has 3 of the books all audio version so I'll have to start thinking about buying them. "

    — Jannene, 11/29/2013
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    " More 2.5 than 3. Had a glaring editing error that annoyed me to no end. Typical Brennan story - easy read and enjoyable mind fluff. "

    — Caroline, 11/20/2013

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 Katherine Borowitz

Katherine Borowitz completed her fist audiobook in 1999 when she narrated Maeve Binchy’s Tara Road. Since then she has gone on to narrate several books by mystery writer Kathy Reichs, including Death Du Jour and Deadly Decisions, which won an Earphones Award. She is also an accomplished actress who has appeared in films such as The Man Who Wasn’t There, Internal Affairs, and A Serious Man