Internationally acclaimed forensic anthropologist and New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs explores Stockholm syndrome—the psychology of a captive submitting to the ideology of a captor—in this mesmerizing new thriller.
The bones of three young women are unearthed in the basement of a Montreal pizza parlor, and forensic anthropologist Tempe Brennan has unsolved murder on her mind as she examines the shallowly buried remains. Coming up against a homicide cop who is convinced the dead have been entombed on the site for centuries, Tempe perseveres, even as her own relationship with Detective Andrew Ryan is at a delicate turning point. In the lab, the clean, well-preserved bones offer few clues. But when carbon-14 dating confirms her hunch that these were recent deaths despite the antique buttons found near the bodies, Tempe finds herself drawn deep into a web of evil from which there may be no escape. Women have disappeared, never to return...and she may be next.
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"Yet another book that has a cracking pace to build up to the climax of the story that just keeps on going. I really enjoy reading this series, but find it more and more grating that Tempe goes ahead and puts herself into dangerous situations time and time again without consulting the people whose job it is to actually do these things!! Anyway, it's still four stars as I did enjoy it, staying up to past midnight at least two nights running turning the pages."
— Susanne (4 out of 5 stars)
“What’s best about Reichs, and often unappreciated in reviews, is not the informative detail that she brings to Tempe’s forensic sleuthing, though that’s certainly engrossing. It’s the same well-observed detail and incisive analysis applied to other aspects of the story.”
— Publishers Weekly“A fast-paced and suspenseful mystery in a deservedly popular series.”
— Booklist" I listened to the abridged audiobook version of this title (hope that counts as "reading" it....). The plot was good, and I didn't feel like I was missing any important details. If anything, I was glad to not have to listen to the small details that I already know, since this is a series with repeat characters and relationships that I am already familiar with and no longer need the history of. "
— Erica, 2/8/2014" lumayan deh.... walau kadang nyebelin karena disana-sini diselipin kalimat pake bahasa perancis secara tokohnya ceritanya hidupnya di Montreal, Canada "
— Ira, 2/7/2014" Another page turner for Tempe! 3 skeletons in the basement of the pizza parlor in Montreal. New relationship with Ryan. Just gets Charlie the cockatiel to share with Ryan. His daughter Lily is introduced at the end of the book. I like the series by Kathy Reichs! "
— Susan, 2/6/2014" If you like the Bones tv series, this is nothing like it. Ok, so the tv series is based off of this author's books, but Temperance Brennen is nothing in the book like she is on the show. However that being said, while I'm a huge fan of the show, I also like the books. Basically, you have the anthropologist figuring out who the body is and who dun it, and throw in a little of her personal life and drama. They are engaging and enjoyable. Warning - she has no issue with swear words. This one actually has less than some, but some have quite a bit. The main character doesn't use a lot, and uses the milder ones generally, but bad guys and cops don't mind turning the air blue on occasion. "
— Keilani, 1/28/2014" An excellent book, as always! "
— Sarah, 12/27/2013" I like this series though it leans more toward thriller than mystery than I generally like. I liked this book in the series more than some of the previous ones. I wish Temperance was a little more confident sometimes, but it's a great series intellectually. "
— Robyn, 12/27/2013" I enjoyed the plot as a whole in this book. It followed through very well all through the story & characters & movement with in the story connected well. The forensic files of Kathy Reichs at the close of the book seemed to lend even more chilling reality to this story. "
— Dee, 12/19/2013" I so enjoy reading Tempe's clashes with Claudel...especially when she gets the upper hand! "
— Kathy, 12/16/2013" An interesting premise, from the author's own case, but contrived at times. Doubtful that a forensic scientist would involve herself in an actual investigation to this extent, and with the authorities' blessing at the end. A good continuation of her personal story, however. "
— Nancy, 12/12/2013" Reliably good series with a sense of growth and evolution in each new installment. "
— Roberta, 12/4/2013" This is a good mystery although it has too much forensic detail for me. I liked the relationship stuff with Tempe and Ryan. "
— Joy, 11/29/2013Kathy 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