Fire and Bones | Kathy Reichs

Fire and Bones: A Temperance Brennan Novel

Extended Synopsis

Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan is pulled into a high-stakes investigation in Fire and Bones, the twenty-third thrilling installment in the acclaimed procedural series. Despite her deep apprehension regarding fire scenes, Tempe is dispatched to Washington, DC, to analyze victims recovered from a devastating arson in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood. Her examination of the property's vibrant history unveils suspicious ownership records linking the site to the Foggy Bottom Gang, a syndicate of 1930s bootleggers and racketeers. Teaming up with telejournalist Ivy Doyle, Tempe connects the historical dots to a modern tragedy when the son of a former gang member is assassinated in an affluent district. As the arsonist claims more victims and anticipating her every move, Tempe must untangle a lethal conspiracy before she becomes the next target in the nation's capital.

Target Audience & Perfect For

Engineered for readers of forensic crime fiction, fast-paced procedural thrillers, and complex murder mysteries. Highly recommended for devoted fans of the Temperance Brennan series and audiences who appreciate scientifically rigorous investigative narratives.

Author Biography

Kathy Reichs is a number one New York Times bestselling author and one of the world's most prominent forensic anthropologists. She served as a producer for the hit FOX television series Bones, which is based directly on her work and her character, Temperance Brennan. Her extensive background in forensic science grounds her novels in unparalleled authenticity.

Accolades & Awards

• Praised by #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult for keeping readers guessing until the very last paragraph.
• The highly anticipated twenty-third novel in a globally successful, critically acclaimed series.

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