Monday Mourning: A Novel Audiobook, by Kathy Reichs Play Audiobook Sample

Monday Mourning: A Novel Audiobook

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Read By: Michele Pawk Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 6.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Temperance Brennan Series Release Date: June 2004 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780743539982

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

12

Longest Chapter Length:

54:12 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

43:02 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

49:09 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

56

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Publisher Description

Internationally acclaimed forensic anthropologist and New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs explores the Stockholm syndrome—the psychology of a captive submitting to the ideology of a captor—in this mesmerizing new thriller.

Temperance Brennan, forensic anthropologist for both North Carolina and Quebec, has come from Charlotte to Montreal during the bleak days of December to testify as an expert witness at a murder trial.

She should be going over her notes, but instead she’s digging in the basement of a pizza parlor. Not fun. Freezing cold. Crawling rats. And now, the skeletonized remains of three young women. How did they get there? When did they die?

Homicide detective Luc Claudel, never Tempe’s greatest fan, believes the bones are historic. Not his case, not his concern. The pizza parlor owner found nineteenth-century buttons in the cellar with the skeletons. Claudel takes them as an indicator of the bones’ antiquity.

But something doesn’t make sense. Tempe examines the bones in her lab and establishes approximate age with Carbon-14. Further study of tooth enamel tells her where the women were born. If she’s right, Claudel has three recent murders on his hands. Definitely his case.

Detective Andrew Ryan, meanwhile, is acting mysteriously. What are those private phone calls he takes in the other room, and why does he suddenly disappear just when Tempe is beginning to hope he might be a permanent part of her life? Looks like more lonely nights for Tempe and Birdie, her cat.

As Tempe searches for answers in both her personal and professional lives, she finds herself drawn deep into a web of evil from which there may be no escape. Women have disappeared, never to return...Tempe may be next.

With its powerful mix of nail-biting suspense and cutting-edge forensic science, Monday Mourning is the best yet from this superbly gifted, megastar author who, as New York Newsday says, is “the real thing.”

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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)

Quotes

  • “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

Awards

  • A USA Today bestseller
  • A New York Times bestseller

Monday Mourning Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.57894736842105 out of 53.57894736842105 out of 53.57894736842105 out of 53.57894736842105 out of 53.57894736842105 out of 5 (3.58)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

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

    " lumayan deh.... walau kadang nyebelin karena disana-sini diselipin kalimat pake bahasa perancis secara tokohnya ceritanya hidupnya di Montreal, Canada "

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

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

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " An excellent book, as always! "

    — Sarah, 12/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I so enjoy reading Tempe's clashes with Claudel...especially when she gets the upper hand! "

    — Kathy, 12/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

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

    " Reliably good series with a sense of growth and evolution in each new installment. "

    — Roberta, 12/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is a good mystery although it has too much forensic detail for me. I liked the relationship stuff with Tempe and Ryan. "

    — Joy, 11/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was my first book by this author. I really enjoyed it and I will definitely read more of her books. "

    — Crystal, 10/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I like the references to real life cases in this one. I'll avoid saying which ones, as it may give away major plot points! :) "

    — Guthrie, 8/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good, but not my favorite T. Brennan. Could have done without some of the silly teenage angst over come-and-go boyfriend, Ryan, and a few of her thoughts were dopey, but still a fun read. "

    — Kw, 7/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another good read from the Temperance Brennan series. "

    — Karin, 6/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The more of these books I read, the more of an idiot I start to think this Doctor is... Also, they are becoming quite repetitive in nature, always the same thing happening, only the slightest differences evident. It's too bad that Darwin's theory doesn't always play out true in books... "

    — Courtney, 6/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This one was a little different than some of the others. I like her books. "

    — Brent, 4/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " First Kathy Reichs book I ever picked up. :) It was a gift from my high shcool librarian, whose known me since 5th grade. "

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

    " Good mystery. Lots of intrigue. A little too dramatic at the end, but not bad. "

    — Linda, 12/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Less annoying and more compelling than her earlier novels. Still the obnoxious insistence that every chapter ends with a cliffhanger. "

    — Trina, 7/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " As with all other Temperance Brennan books, I enjoyed this book too. My only complaint is that the endings are getting a little predictabel. Tempe gets herself into trouble near the end and it is resolved very quickly, usually within the chapter! "

    — Alcy_girl, 2/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Whodunit, picked it up for no brain strain reading on a rainy day. "

    — Stephen, 2/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I like the tv show a lot, but Reich's characterization reads pretty flat, similar to Patricia Cornwell. "

    — Andrea, 7/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was my first Kathy Reich's book and I totally fell in love with it!!! It's so good and I've been through all her books now! Way to go Kathy! "

    — Gabyby, 5/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The subject matter, kidnapped and tortured teenaged girls, was disturbing so it is hard for me to get past that to critique the book on anything else. I did finish the book but did not consider myself better for it. "

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

    " Really enjoyable page-turner. Fast paced enough to keep the interest without being confusing. My first Kathy Reichs book but definitely not my last. "

    — Nicola, 4/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The storylines seem to be getting better each read. "

    — Emily, 3/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Dentro do tema que é a antropologia forense, já li alguns um pouco melhores. No entanto foi uma boa leitura. "

    — Catarina, 3/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I think this was one of the best books so far in the series. The are they or aren't they going to get together aspect made another point that kept me going. "

    — Kendra, 2/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Enjoyed this when I read it a few months ago. Forensic anthropologist explores mystery of bodies found in pizza shop basement. Picked up this copy at library sale for swap. "

    — Beth, 2/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Doctor Temperance Brennan doesn't have easy life. She comes to Montreal in December to examine the bones that Homicide detective Luc Claudel consider historic. Anrew Ryan is very mysterious, so also Tempe's personal life is hard. But the answers don't come fast as more women are disappearing. "

    — Anna, 2/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another good read from the Temperance Brennan series. "

    — Karin, 1/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Entirely set in Montreal. I missed Pete and Boyd, but Claudel was a hoot. "

    — Cyn, 1/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " although it was again up to her usual standards, this one was more disturbing to me than the rest...i think it had something to do with the 'girl in a box' underage sex slave theme...i have trouble imagining being subjected to that kind of abuse, imagining it way too well... "

    — Amanda, 1/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " AWESOME interaction between Andrew and Tempe. Love how the characters are developing... but very sad that they deal with certain crimes. "

    — Kaylee, 1/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Criminals minds serial killer meets bones. "

    — Megan, 1/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was the last of the Kathy Reichs books that I've read. I loved them up until this one, this one just felt like she was bored. Maybe it's just me. "

    — Lauretta, 1/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really, as much of a fan as I am of the series this is one of the better ones. Trying to figure out who the pizza parlour victims are while dealing with all the lovers she has hanging in the wings and the pesky blokes trying to kill her. Well worth the effort to give this a read "

    — JayLando, 1/1/2011

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 Michele Pawk

Boyd Gaines is an Earphones Award–winning narrator and an actor whose many film credits include Second Best, I’m Not Rappaport, Heartbreak Ridge, Fame, and Porky’s. He’s won two Tony Awards for performances in the The Heidi Chronicles and the musical She Loves Me. On television he has appeared in A Woman Called Jackie, A Son’s Promise, and in the popular series One Day at a Time.