The Bone Code: A Temperance Brennan Novel | Kathy Reichs

The Bone Code: A Temperance Brennan Novel

Extended Synopsis

En route to the hurricane-ravaged Isle of Palms off the South Carolina coast, Dr. Temperance Brennan is intercepted by a call from the Charleston coroner. A medical waste container has washed ashore holding two decomposed bodies bound with electrical wire—a grisly scene that perfectly mirrors a cold case Tempe investigated in Quebec fifteen years prior. Traveling to Montreal to gather evidence, Tempe soon realizes the stakes are far higher than a single double-homicide. Simultaneously, a terrifying, flesh-eating contagion begins to spread across South Carolina. As Tempe digs deeper, she uncovers a sinister connection between the murders and the pestilence, revealing a dark secret rooted in the dangerous weaponization of genetics.

Target Audience & Perfect For

Perfect for fans of medical thrillers, epidemiological mysteries, and forensic crime solving. A must-read for those who enjoy rapidly paced, science-driven narratives that explore the terrifying intersections of genetics, biology, and murder.

Author Biography

As a number one New York Times bestselling author and one of the most prominent forensic anthropologists in the world, Kathy Reichs infuses her fiction with the exactitude of a seasoned medical examiner. Her deep scientific knowledge ensures every Temperance Brennan novel operates at the cutting edge of forensic science.

Accolades & Awards

• Described by James Patterson as a murder mystery story that races across America at the speed of fright.
• Applauded by Booklist for featuring A-game Reichs, complete with crisp prose, sharp dialogue, and abundant suspense.

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