Flash and Bones: A Novel | Kathy Reichs

Flash and Bones: A Novel

Extended Synopsis

As 200,000 enthusiastic fans flood into Charlotte, North Carolina for NASCAR Race Week, a grisly discovery halts the festivities: a body sealed in a barrel of asphalt near the Speedway. Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan is soon approached by a NASCAR crew member bearing a devastating story. Twelve years ago, his sister, an aspiring racer, vanished alongside her boyfriend, who had dangerous ties to a right-wing extremist group. Adding to the mystery, the FBI had abruptly terminated the original investigation weeks after it began. When a deadly substance is found inside the barrel and an employee from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention goes missing, Tempe suspects a massive, sinister cover-up lurking just beneath the surface of Race Week.

Target Audience & Reader Targeting

Ideal for readers who crave high-octane pacing, complex cover-ups, and the thrill of a gripping murder mystery set against the backdrop of massive sporting events. Perfect for fans of forensic science mixed with conspiracy-driven suspense.

Author Biography

Kathy Reichs is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and a board-certified forensic anthropologist. Her extensive real-world experience forms the foundation for her beloved, long-running Temperance Brennan series.

Accolades & Awards

• The thrilling fourteenth novel in the universally beloved Temperance Brennan series.
• Praised by The New York Times Book Review as part of a cleverly plotted and expertly maintained series.

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