Spider Bones | Kathy Reichs

Spider Bones [Book-13]: A Temperance Brennan Series Novel

Extended Synopsis

International jurisdiction and decades-old military secrets collide in Spider Bones, the captivating thirteenth novel featuring forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan. John Lowery was officially declared dead in a 1968 Huey crash in Vietnam, his remains laid to rest in North Carolina. Four decades later, a drowning victim in Quebec, Canada, whose death is linked to a bizarre sexual practice, is positively identified as the exact same John Lowery. To solve the biological impossibility of a man dying twice, Tempe exhumes the North Carolina grave and transports the remains to the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) in Hawaii. Joined by her complicated ex-lover, Detective Andrew Ryan, and her grieving daughter, Tempe's investigation spirals out of control when a second set of remains containing Lowery's dog tags is discovered. Concurrently tasked with examining an adolescent boy found off the Honolulu coast, Tempe must decipher a complex web of deceit, murder, and stolen identity spanning multiple continents and eras.

Target Audience & Perfect For

Ideal for fans of military mysteries, complex forensic puzzles, and international crime thrillers. A must-read for audiences fascinated by POW/MIA recovery efforts and meticulous osteological analysis.

Author Biography

Kathy Reichs brings unparalleled credibility to her writing through her distinguished career as a forensic anthropologist for the province of Quebec and the state of North Carolina. As a #1 New York Times bestselling author and a key producer for the syndicated television series Bones, she remains a pioneering voice in modern forensic fiction.

Accolades & Awards

• Praised by The New York Times Book Review as a "cleverly plotted and expertly maintained series."
• Highlights specialized forensic operations, featuring authentic procedures from the U.S. military’s Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command.

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