Devil Bones: A Novel | Kathy Reichs

Devil Bones: A Novel

Extended Synopsis

In Charlotte, North Carolina, a routine house renovation reveals a hidden cellar transformed into a grisly shrine, complete with animal bones, a decapitated chicken, and the skull of a teenage girl. Shortly after, the headless body of a teenage boy is discovered on a nearby lakeshore, sparking panic. Fueled by a preacher-turned-politician, a fierce citizen witch hunt targets Wiccans and alleged devil worshippers, demanding swift vigilante justice. Called in to bring scientific reason to the chaos, forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan faces a dangerously complex mystery involving Santeria, voodoo, and ritualistic murder as she fights to identify the victims and find the true killer hidden within the hysteria.

Target Audience & Reader Targeting

Perfect for fans of atmospheric crime thrillers, forensic science, and mysteries involving ritualistic or occult themes. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy procedurals that balance rigorous forensic logic with heart-pounding social tension.

Author Biography

Kathy Reichs is an international number one bestselling author and a leading forensic anthropologist. In addition to her groundbreaking literary career, she served as a producer for the smash-hit Fox television series Bones, heavily inspired by her own extraordinary professional life.

Accolades & Awards

• The gripping eleventh installment in the phenomenal Temperance Brennan series.
• Lauded by Entertainment Weekly for delivering chilling forensic descriptions and stunning, unpredictable plot twists.

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