Cross Bones | Kathy Reichs

Cross Bones

Extended Synopsis

A full week after death, a severely decomposed and barely recognizable body is discovered locked inside a sweltering closet. While investigators initially rule the death a suicide by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the victim's fiercely adamant relatives refuse to accept the official assessment. Called in to analyze remains heavily compromised by extreme heat, forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan faces a virtually impossible task: determining the true trajectory of the fatal bullet. The grueling scientific puzzle takes a sudden, sinister turn when an unknown man slips Tempe a mysterious photograph of a skeleton, hinting at a much deeper, far more dangerous secret lurking behind the victim's untimely death.

Target Audience & Reader Targeting

Perfect for fans of gritty procedural thrillers, medical suspense, and intricate crime solving. Readers who enjoy meticulous forensic science paired with thrilling, fast-paced mysteries will find this installment unputdownable.

Author Biography

Kathy Reichs is a board-certified forensic anthropologist and the internationally bestselling author behind the beloved Temperance Brennan series, which served as the foundation for the hit television show Bones. Her firsthand expertise in the medical examiner's lab infuses her novels with unparalleled realism and gripping scientific detail.

Accolades & Awards

• A gripping, globally bestselling thriller from a Number 1 crime writer.
• Praised for its complex forensic puzzle and rapid-fire, suspenseful plotting.

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