Bare Bones | Kathy Reichs

Bare Bones

Extended Synopsis

Set against the suffocating backdrop of one of the hottest summers on record, forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan is haunted by a relentless string of horrifying and bizarre events. The nightmare begins with the discovery of a newborn baby's bones hidden inside a wood stove, the mother nowhere to be found. Before Tempe can process the tragic scene, a small plane crashes violently into a rock face. The dead pilot and passenger are burned beyond recognition and coated in a mysterious, unidentified substance. The chaos culminates with the unearthing of a vast cache of bones in a remote, isolated corner of the county. Facing a multi-threaded mystery, Tempe must decode the secrets hidden deep within the scattered remains before further disaster strikes.

Target Audience & Reader Targeting

Ideal for enthusiasts of complex, multi-layered crime puzzles, forensic pathology, and intense summer thrillers. Readers who enjoy procedurals where seemingly unrelated tragedies converge into a massive, high-stakes investigation will be captivated.

Author Biography

Kathy Reichs is a #1 bestselling crime thriller writer and one of the world's most prominent board-certified forensic anthropologists. Her deep clinical expertise and real-world investigative experience serve as the backbone for the beloved Temperance Brennan series, which inspired the long-running hit television show Bones.

Accolades & Awards

• A critically acclaimed and gripping installment in the bestselling Temperance Brennan series.
• Praised for masterfully weaving multiple complex forensic investigations into a single, cohesive thriller.

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