Evil Bones | Kathy Reichs

Evil Bones

Extended Synopsis

A disturbing trend of mutilated and bizarrely displayed animals—rats, rabbits, and squirrels—plagues Charlotte, North Carolina. When the perpetrator escalates the violence by brutally killing a beloved pet dog, forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan joins forces with semi-retired homicide detective Erskine "Skinny" Slidell to track down the culprit. Their consultation with a forensic psychologist yields a terrifying warning: the escalating aggression guarantees a shift to human targets. This nightmare becomes reality when a woman's disfigured body is discovered, posed to mimic the earlier animal killings. As people close to Tempe begin disappearing, she realizes she is the ultimate target in a sick, twisted game orchestrated by pure, unadulterated evil.

Target Audience & Reader Targeting

A must-read for fans of psychological thrillers, dark procedural escalation, and high-stakes cat-and-mouse narratives. Ideal for readers who enjoy intense, race-against-the-clock mysteries involving behavioral profiling and forensic pathology.

Author Biography

Kathy Reichs is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and a world-renowned forensic anthropologist. Decades of firsthand experience in the medical examiner's lab ensure her novels deliver unparalleled authenticity and chilling, real-world suspense.

Accolades & Awards

• A twisty, magnetic thriller that pushes the Temperance Brennan series into new, terrifying psychological depths.
• Celebrated for its gripping escalation and intense, high-stakes pacing.

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