Flash and Bones: A Novel Audiobook, by Kathy Reichs Play Audiobook Sample

Flash and Bones: A Novel Audiobook

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Read By: Linda Emond Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Temperance Brennan Series Release Date: August 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781442340527

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

38

Longest Chapter Length:

18:47 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

38 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

13:31 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

56

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Publisher Description

#1 New York Times bestseller! From extremist groups to NASCAR to forensic twists, Temperance Brennan is back in a turbo-charged story of secrets and murder.

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Producer of the FOX television hit Bones KATHY REICHS accelerates the suspense in NASCAR country, where Dr. Temperance Brennan reignites a stalled federal case with explosive forensic clues—to murder.

She lived for speed—and vanished without a trace. . . .

As 200,000 fans pour into town for Race Week, a body is found in a metal drum near Charlotte Motor Speedway—a discovery that has NASCAR crewman Wayne Gamble urgently seeking out Tempe at the Mecklenburg County ME’s office: twelve years ago, his sister, Cindi, then a high school senior and aspiring professional race car driver, disappeared along with her boyfriend, Cale Lovette, who was linked to a group of right-wing extremists. The FBI joined the investigation, but it was soon terminated. Is the body Cindi’s? Or Cale’s? Tests reveal that a toxic substance was in the drum with the body—just as another disappearance occurs. Who is orchestrating the mayhem behind the scenes at NASCAR—and what government secrets might have been buried more than a decade ago?

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"This is #14 in the Tempe Brennan series. In this installment, Dr. Brennan is once again in her hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina and the story takes place against a NASCAR backdrop. Full disclosure: I'm not a fan of NASCAR but the bioterrorism and militia groups which were part of this fast paced, suspenseful story more than made up for it!!"

— Darlene (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Riveting…A turbocharged story of secrets and murder…Kathy Reichs is at the top of her game.” 

    — Amazon.com, editorial review
  • “Suspenseful…Tightly plotted and fascinating.” 

    — Barnes & Noble, editorial review
  • “Like the great storyteller she is, Reichs makes sure her readers receive an eerie tale full of disappearances, hatred, and murder.” 

    — RT Book Reviews, 4 stars
  • “Solid…Reichs imbues this fusion of past and present with her signature blend of forensic know-how and deeply felt characters.” 

    — Publishers Weekly

Awards

  • A #1 New York Times bestseller

Flash and Bones Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Tempe Brennan, forensic anthropologist, solves another murder case from the past in NASCAR country, Charlotte, NC. "

    — Mary, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was ok. I read Kathy Reich's Bones stores when I just want a trashy novel. But this one didn't draw me in as much as her others have. I didn't hate it, like I hated "Cross Bones". It just wasn't as gripping as usual. "

    — Deby, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I have always enjoyed reading Kathy Reichs' books. So intriguing and keeps your attention. I love the way she writes. This is one of her better books. "

    — Jamie, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I have read every Tempe Brennen novel and I could not finish this one. It is very choppy and her tone is sarcastic throughout. Maybe I have outgrown the genre. "

    — Sara, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not her best but entertaining regardless "

    — Myke, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " NASCAR in Charlotte with a body in a barrel of asphalt close to the race track. Good read. "

    — Kitty, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Tempe does NASCAR, kool "

    — Richard, 1/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I really like her books. They are quick and informative with that great touch of mystery. I'm not a NASCAR fan, but fun nonetheless. "

    — Jenni, 1/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I enjoyed the book and learnt some about NASCAR racing. I thought it was a good nose in the book once the plots came together. I still prefer the books to the TV Series. "

    — Cheryle, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I always enjoy the balance of entertainment and science in Kathy Reichs's books. They are very well written and easy to read. I've loved every one. "

    — Jaime, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Soooo disappointed in this one!!! It felt like Kathy Reichs was just filling a quota with this one. Not sure I will pick up another in this series even though I have read them all. "

    — Bee, 12/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Less than charmed by this one. It felt a little formulaic. I miss Ryan. I found the whole race track scenario a bit of a bore. Disappointing, as I usually really enjoy her books. "

    — Wendy, 12/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I like this one the most out of the last several Temperance Brennan books. To me the story felt tighter so I didn't ever get impatient with what was happening. "

    — Peggy, 11/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A body is discovered in a barrel of asphalt next to the the Charlotte Motor Speedway just as crowds are arriving for race week. The story was interesting and I learned a lot about NASCAR. "

    — Melissad, 8/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was cool because it was all North Carolina and all NASCAR related. Usually I can't figure out "who done it" with Kathy Reichs book, but this one I figured it out before the end. Still a good book to read/listen to. "

    — Tricia, 6/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I don't like the writing of Kathy Reichs. I have tried to read several of her books, but end of putting them down after a couple of chapters. I will not read any more of her books. "

    — Millie, 3/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I have enjoyed the other Tempe Brennan books but this one was a little dull - maybe because I'm not a NASCAR fan? Also missed Montreal and Andrew Ryan. "

    — Lillian, 2/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Always one of my go-to series. Tempe keeps enough dry wit and the forensics are detailed enough to keep me entertained and interested, even though I find the books a quick read. "

    — Kristi, 1/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this installment much more than the lest one. "

    — Thana, 9/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Many characters which were similar. Next time I will make a list of various detectives and suspects. "

    — Jackie, 9/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Formulaic. Choppy writing. Weird conversations. Mentioning Al Yankovic "White and Nerdy"? Really? I wanted to really get into this book, but just was not able to. "

    — Brad, 6/14/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not one of my favorites as the setting is stock car racing. I guess this just didn't "grab" me. "

    — Carol, 4/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I figured this one out. It would make a good episode of Bones. "

    — Jane, 2/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Brennan gets into trouble and then gets out of it. She, too, is getting to old for some of her escapades. They are not always realistic, although this one wasn't too obver the top. "

    — Agnes, 12/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The latest book of Temperance Brennan---forensic anthropologist. Just the name of her profession sounds like it would put you to sleep, but it's always a great plot! "

    — Barbara, 11/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I think that I have to stop reading the Tempe books. They are becoming so formulaic I ended up incredibly irritated as the book progressed. This one is set in Charlotte with no Ryan, so I was never going to love it. "

    — Kristy, 11/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " All the Nascar stuff was boring. "

    — Jingwen, 11/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another first rate book from Kathy Reichs. I enjoy Bones but I am far happier in the company of Temperance Brennan in Reichs' books! "

    — Martha, 11/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book. I have never read a Kathy Reichs book before and was so glad I gave her ago. The main character DR Brennan isn't quite as weird/quirky as she is in the TV series Bones, But I think I liked that. I will definitely grab her books again. "

    — Aimie, 11/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love this series and this was wonderful! "

    — Jayne, 10/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love all of her books; this one was a little light on the story (some of her plots just draw you in with their intricacy and this one wasn't as enthralling), but I did read it over the course of a day and enjoyed it. "

    — Lacey, 10/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Does the MC have strong opinions about anything? I'd think that NASCAR would be something you'd either love or hate, but all I got from Tempe is blandness. Even the white supremacists seemed colorless. I guess that's why I couldn't get into the story. "

    — Mickey, 10/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Murder mystery and NASCAR, what more could you ask for? "

    — Kathy, 10/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I had a really hard time picking this book up . . . the whole NASCAR premise just wasn't going to be for me. I was sure of it. So I'm happy to say, I was really wrong. Kathy Reichs delivered another great Temperance Brennan novel and I enjoyed every page of it. "

    — Frankie, 10/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I was disappointed..no flash. I'm not a NASCAR fan , too much info. I figured the story early so no spoilers here. It would have been more interesting if she had developed a relationship with Galimore instead of waiting for the other 2 losers to show up! I wouldn't recommend it. "

    — Mary, 10/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great page turner in this series about Temperance Brennan. She is in her hometown of Charlotte for this book and the plot revolves around NASCAR and political extremist groups. Rally like this whole series. "

    — Joann, 10/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I listened to the audiobook. I think the book benefits from a great reader. Probably not as good otherwise. Still an improbable mystery that kept my attention. May be especially interesting to female NASCAR fans. "

    — Daniel, 10/18/2011

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.