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Spider Bones: A Novel Audiobook
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Don’t miss this “whopper” (Publishers Weekly) of a thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs in her “cleverly plotted” (The New York Times) Temperance Brennan series, the inspiration for the hit FOX television series Bones.
John Lowery was declared dead in 1968—the victim of a Huey crash in Vietnam, his body buried long ago in North Carolina. Four decades later, Temperance Brennan is called to the scene of a drowning in Hemmingford, Quebec. The victim appears to have died while in the midst of a bizarre sexual practice. The corpse is later identified as John Lowery. But how could Lowery have died twice, and how did an American soldier end up in Canada?
Tempe sets off for the answer, exhuming Lowery’s grave in North Carolina and taking the remains to Hawaii for reanalysis—to the headquarters of JPAC, the US military’s Joint POW/ MIA Accounting Command, which strives to recover Americans who have died in past conflicts. In Hawaii, Tempe is joined by her colleague and ex-lover Detective Andrew Ryan (how “ex” is he?) and by her daughter, who is recovering from her own tragic loss. Soon another set of remains is located, with Lowery’s dog tags tangled among them. Three bodies—all identified as Lowery.
And then Tempe is contacted by Hadley Perry, Honolulu’s flamboyant medical examiner, who needs help identifying the remains of an adolescent boy found offshore. Was he the victim of a shark attack? Or something much more sinister?
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"Spider Bones is not the best of the series by far but it was still good. The story is what held my interest not the suspense which was severly lacking in this book. The story is about a drowning victim they find in Quebec that is identified as John Lowery but this same person was supposedly killed in Vietnam 40 years ago. They then dig up said victim and are sent to Hawaii where they do the identifying of victims of war. The story then takes several more twists and turns and of course Ryan shows up. Tempe and Ryan's relationship or lack of one is seriously pissing me off. They need to get back together or move on because poor Tempe is not getting any!!!! I love Reichs books and I always learn a lot from each one."
— Julie (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Reichs, who once again uses her own scientific knowledge to enhance a complex plot and continually developing characters, delivers a whopper of a final twist.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Narrator Linda Emond proves to be a flexible narrator who is able to make the occasional flood of scientific jargon sound compelling. But the complicated plot requires the listener’s full attention. Emond is equally adept at bringing to life the car chases, shootings, and other exciting action that takes place outside the lab.”
— AudioFile -
“Fans of the television series Bones, based on Reich’s life and career, will note plenty of differences between the show and the novels, but they will find that Brennan on the page still offers much to enjoy. Fans of the books, of course, will soon be stampeding to the library to secure their copies.”
— Booklist -
“Reichs returns with a complex and intriguing story of murder and identity confusion…Reichs excels at combining forensic details with Byzantine plots. Excellent as always!”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
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A New York Times bestseller
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" It was wonderful!!! I like it when Ryan is involved. The narrator is great. keep them coming 🙏. Thanks "
— Rich Brady, 7/3/2018 -
" First book I have read by Ms. Reichs thought I am a longtime fan of her TV show. This was a great read! Smart. Quick. Good social justice elements. Looking forward to going back and reading her first! "
— Sabina, 2/14/2014 -
" The usual Tempe adventure. I sort of missed the fun after this book, though I am still interested in forensic facts that she put on the details. Guess Tempe & Ryan are getting serious now, huh? "
— Dee, 2/10/2014 -
" I enjoyed this book--a keeper. Believable characters doing difficult and technical jobs, with real families. OK not great literature but readable and enjoyable. I hate mystery writers where the detectives of whatever persuasion become the target but some danger is a necessary element. Any resemblance other than profession to the television character Bones ? None that I could see. But I am a fan of both Temperance Brennan's. "
— Pat, 2/1/2014 -
" A classic holiday read "
— Johanne, 1/30/2014 -
" I truly enjoy reading a good Kathy Reichs story, and this one did fit the bill. The twists, the turns, so much happening. I didn't see the ending coming. Looking forward to the next. "
— Janet, 1/8/2014 -
" I always learn something new with the Bones books. This time it was about the JPAC and the identifying of bodies left behind in various wars. It's amazing that bodies from wars like WWII and Vietnam are still being found. "
— Calli, 1/1/2014 -
" Ok, not her best work. Usually can't put her books down, so was disappointed a little. "
— Helen, 11/20/2013 -
" Another compelling read by Kathy Reichs. "
— Kelly, 6/30/2013 -
" I have read better Reichs books. "
— John, 5/3/2013 -
" Sadly, I didn't feel this one had the same twisty impact as others in the Temperence Brennan series. Still a great bathtub read, though! (With all the lights ON, thank you!) "
— Ertia, 2/18/2013 -
" Was pretty good, better than I expected since books so far into a series tends to become stale. Story was more fascinating than I thought it would be. "
— Desiree, 1/27/2013 -
" Good writer and story teller. "
— Marlyn, 10/9/2012 -
" I like everything I read from this author including this one. I even learn something new about forensics in everyone of her books. An excellent read! "
— Cheryl, 9/28/2012 -
" It's a good book, but it seems like it was written to fit into a 1 hour time slot. I like a little more detail. "
— Karen, 1/6/2012 -
" Interesting mystery. "
— Kristi, 12/13/2011 -
" Actually listened to the audiobook while traveling, commuting, showering, etc. Typical Kathy Reichs. Entertaining, but not earth shattering. "
— Tina, 12/11/2011 -
" Reichs never fails to keep your interest. "
— John, 6/5/2011 -
" I will read anything Kathy Reichs writes "
— Jean, 5/18/2011 -
" A typical Kathy Reichs mystery, but somehow it feels more contrived than some of her previous works. "
— Diane, 5/18/2011 -
" This book was a fun read. I really like a murder mystery and this one didn't disappoint. There was some foul language...but there wasn't any sex. Great story. "
— Emily, 5/17/2011 -
" The TV show Bones is based on the books by Kathy Reichs. I have never seen the show, but I really enjoy her books about forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennon. All of these mysteries are intelligent, well written and entertaining. This is not a series that you must start at the beginning. <br/> "
— Sarah, 5/8/2011 -
" It was ok...lots of big "medical-like" words, came together a little to "nicely" at the end. "
— Colleen, 5/5/2011 -
" Kathy Reichs' books are always full of suspense and keep you turning pages. I found Spider Bones hard to put down and ended up reading it in a couple of days! "
— Karen, 5/4/2011 -
" Meh. After a good Temperance Brennan novel by Kathy Reichs a boring one must follow. Or so it seems. <br/> <br/>More back and forth between Temp and Ryan and the case didn't grip me at all. <br/> <br/>Oh well. "
— Kiranerys, 5/3/2011 -
" I figured out way too early that Reggie switched <br/>places with Spider. (I like the TV show Brennan much better) "
— Geri, 5/1/2011 -
" Found it more confusing than her other books - too many characters and what was basically a simple mystery, made more complicated by artificial "cliff-hanger" endings to chapters. "
— Jennifer, 4/26/2011 -
" I'm still reading it, but I like it so far<br/> "
— Rayne, 4/21/2011 -
" Well-written, fast paced, good characterization. I thought the plot just a tad overly convoluted, but overall a good read. "
— Harry, 4/17/2011 -
" Good mystery as Brennan tries to identify a body of a man who supposedly had already died years ago in the Vietnam war. "
— Sue, 4/16/2011
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.