Now in mass market from the bestselling author, forensic anthropologist, and producer of the FOX television hit Bones—the riveting #1 New York Times bestselling Temperance Brennan novel.
In a house under renovation in Charlotte, North Carolina, a plumber discovers a forgotten cellar, and some rather grisly remains—the severed head of a teenage girl, several decapitated chickens, and a couple of cauldrons containing beads, feathers, bones, and other relics of religious ceremonies. In a river not far away, an adolescent boy’s torso carved with a pentagram, is found. Are these crimes the work of Satanists and devil worshippers?
Nothing is clear, neither when the deaths occurred, nor where. Was the skull brought to the cellar or was the girl murdered there? As Temperance Brennan is called in to investigate, citizen vigilantes intent on a witch hunt are led by a preacher turned politician, looking for revenge.
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"Pretty good...not my favorite of the series. I felt like the plot went in circles...and once you find out who the killer is you will not be satisified. I will definitely read the next in the series. My favorites so far have been Fatal Voyage and Bones to Ashes. "
— Julie (4 out of 5 stars)
“Loved it! I'm amazed by how seamlessly Reichs makes the transition from forensic jargon to snappy, funny dialogue—scientist to great storyteller. What's not to admire and envy?”
— Sandra Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling authorLoved it! I'm amazed by how seamlessly Reichs makes the transition from forensic jargon to snappy, funny dialogue -- scientist to great storyteller. What's not to admire and envy?
— Sandra Brown, author of Play DirtyReichs is a standout...[with] a formidable way of incorporating science with character and plot.... Her expertise is snappily and entertainingly delivered.
— Booklist“Reichs keeps the roller coaster on track and speeding along, page after page.”
— Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author“The lab lady most likely to dethrone Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta.”
— USA Today“Devil Bones is her best yet.”
— Globe and Mail (Toronto)“Linda Emond’s crisp and dry vocal interpretation of Reichs’ Temperance Brennan, crime fiction’s second most popular forensic expert, is on target.”
— Publishers Weekly“Reichs is a standout…[with] a formidable way of incorporating science with character and plot…Her expertise is snappily and entertainingly delivered.”
— Booklist" This is a so so read, for me at least. I was interested to begin with after the skull was found in the cauldron and when Tempe finally sifted through all the dirt and all the other bits and pieces were discovered, I thought it would be a good story. However, I started loosing interest, too many bodies and trying to keep track of was originally thought to be the killer and who the killer really was. I would like to have seen a chapter or two devoted to the downfall of Lingo, after all the verbal diatribe. Also Tempe was fired due to a number of things - starting with her supposedly talking to a reporter, but that turned out not to be the case and the "reporter" was going to set the record straight with her boss. So did Tempe get her job back, put on probation, or do we have to read another book to find out. Maybe I missed it in my declining interest. "
— Penny, 2/17/2014" A good solid Temperance Brennan book. I wanted to know more about what was happening in Tempe's personal life! I can't wait for the next one. "
— Denise, 2/14/2014" I love BONES on TV and have liked some of Reichs' mysteries with Brennan, but this one is just a tangled web--superfluous characters, research about voodoo-type rituals, shallow relationships with Ryan and Charlie--just a mess. There's NO WAY the guy "who did it" was logical. Doubt if I'll read her again. "
— Julia, 2/9/2014" It was a fun read, but not as good as the other books in the series. Also, Americans like to live in fear--but I knew that already. "
— Justene, 2/1/2014" I always enjoy the Tempe Brennan books and this one was no exception. It was, however, a little heavy on the scientific explanations. "
— Pudds, 1/27/2014" Another fascinating forensic mystery from Kathy Reichs. The only thing that bothered me was the ending. Her on again off again boyfriend came in to save the day. A woman like her couldn't save herself? Really. "
— Ginny, 1/25/2014" I am so incapable of being objective about Tempe Brennan. I loved this completely. "
— A., 1/11/2014" This book was better than the first book of hers I read. The characters are a little more likable than before. Now I will say that I read the first book and then jumped to this one because the first one was very disappointing to me. "
— Laura, 1/6/2014" The plot on this one was pretty all over the place. "
— Liz, 1/4/2014" Someone recommended this author to me, because the protagonist works out of Montreal. I've been trying to read books set in Quebec, to get me more of a sense of place before I move. It's creepy, though! I can't read it late at night... "
— Shanna, 12/25/2013" If you like Kathy Reichs other Temperance Brennan Books, you'll love this! "
— Heidi, 12/18/2013Kathy 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
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