De Dead | Kathy Reichs

Deja Dead

Extended Synopsis

Seeking a fresh start after leaving behind a shaky marriage in North Carolina, forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan has relocated to Quebec. However, her weekend plans to explore the city are violently preempted when a female corpse is discovered meticulously dismembered and stashed away in garbage bags. Using her unparalleled expertise, Tempe detects an alarming, brutal pattern that local authorities have missed, plunging her into a harrowing, solitary search for a deranged killer navigating the city's winding streets. As she draws closer to the horrifying truth, her relentless investigation unexpectedly places those she loves most—her best friend and her own daughter—in immediate, mortal danger.

Target Audience & Reader Targeting

A must-read for enthusiasts of forensic science, psychological suspense, and gripping debut thrillers. Ideal for readers looking to begin the iconic, long-running series featuring a strong, scientifically driven female protagonist.

Author Biography

Kathy Reichs is a board-certified forensic anthropologist who has consulted for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in North Carolina and the Laboratoire de Sciences Judiciaires et de Medecine Legale in Quebec. A professor of anthropology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Ph.D. from Northwestern University, her authentic background launched a global literary phenomenon.

Accolades & Awards

• Winner of the prestigious 1997 Ellis Award for Best First Novel.
• A New York Times and #1 international bestseller that launched the acclaimed Temperance Brennan franchise.

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