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Random House UK, 2015
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Fiction. Mystery. Suspense. Thriller. HTML:NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER � This ebook edition contains a special preview of Kathy Reichs�s upcoming novel Two Nights. The evidence is irrefutable: In sixteen New York Times bestsellers over the course of as many years, Kathy Reichs has proven herself �a genius at building suspense� (New York Daily News). In forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan, Reichs has created a detective fiction heroine who�s brilliant to the bone. �Every minute in the morgue with Tempe is golden,� says The New York Times Book Review. In the acclaimed author�s thrilling new novel, Brennan is at the top of her game in a battle of wits against the most monstrous adversary she has ever encountered. Unexpectedly called in to the Charlotte PD�s Cold Case Unit, Dr. Temperance Brennan wonders why she�s been asked to meet with a homicide cop who�s a long way from his own jurisdiction. The shocking answer: Two child murders, separated by thousands of miles, have one thing in common�the killer. Years ago, Anique Pomerleau kidnapped and murdered a string of girls in Canada, then narrowly eluded capture. It was a devastating defeat for her pursuers, Brennan and police detective Andrew Ryan. Now, as if summoned from their nightmares, Pomerleau has resurfaced in the United States, linked to victims in Vermont and North Carolina. When another child is snatched, the reign of terror promises to continue�unless Brennan can rise to the challenge and make good on her second chance to stop a psychopath. But Brennan will have to draw her bitter ex-partner out of exile, keep the local police and feds from one another�s throats, and face more than just her own demons as she stalks the deadliest of predators into the darkest depths of madness. In Bones Never Lie, Kathy Reichs never fails to satisfy readers looking for psychological suspense that�s more than skin-deep. Don�t miss Kathy Reichs�s short story �Swamp Bones� in the back of the book. �Kathy Reichs writes smart�no, make that brilliant�mysteries that are as realistic as nonfiction and as fast-paced as the best thrillers about Jack Reacher, or Alex Cross.��James Patterson �Nobody does forensics thrillers like Kathy Reichs. She�s the real deal.��David Baldacci �Kathy Reichs continues to be one of the most distinctive and talented writers in the genre. Her legion of readers worldwide will agree with me when I declare that the more books she writes, the more enthusiastic fans she�ll garner.��Sandra Brown �Each book in Kathy Reichs�s fantastic Temperance Brennan series is better than the last. They�re filled with riveting twists and turns�and no matter how many books she writes, I just can�t get enough!��Lisa Scottoline �I love Kathy Reichs?�always scary, always suspenseful, and I always learn something.��Lee Child �Reichs, a forensic anthropologist, makes her crime novels intriguingly realistic.��Entertainment Weekly �Tempe Brennan is the lab lady most likely to dethrone Patricia Cornwell�s Kay Scarpetta.��USA Today �Reichs always delivers a pulse-pounding story.��Publishers Weekly.… (more)
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As an author she has her tremendous asset of technical and bureaucratic knowledge - this needless to say, carries her a very long way. Missing, however, is the sense of atmosphere...
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LibraryThing member cal8769
Tempe Brennan is faced with an evil from her past and she will stop her no matter what!
I was very happy to recieve Bones Never Lie from the ER program. I have read most of the series and they never get old. I don't think that this book will be able to be a good stand alone read, there is too much
I was very happy to recieve Bones Never Lie from the ER program. I have read most of the series and they never get old. I don't think that this book will be able to be a good stand alone read, there is too much
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history to understand all of the characters' motivations and decisions. I found it very exciting, full of plot twists and surprises that I didn't see coming. Show Less
LibraryThing member Menagerie
I read an ARC of this and was, as usual, very impressed with Reichs. Tempe gets pulled into a cold case about a dead little girl in Vermont and soon finds connections between that child and several other missing children, including a few from her own town of Charlotte. Despite her long-time
Reichs delves deeply into Tempe's personal life with this entry and she does a good job of it. She has hinted that Tempe's childhood was chaotic and now offers a glimpse into just how rocky and difficult it was. Katie and Harry are noticeably absent in this story but Mama is a new, strong presence and has much to reveal to us about why Tempe is who she is.
Reichs over-uses the lightning bolt revelation a few too many times here; it seems Tempe is always having a flash of realization at a convenient time, but the process behind the conclusion always makes sense. I did think the big 'twist' was a little too far out there, but I am a skeptic to the core, so I leave that for others to judge.
Unlike many other authors who have a long-running mystery series, Reichs has not run out of steam with Brennan, nor has she lost sight of who her heroine is. Tempe is still strong, smart, flawed, and doggedly determined to find justice for those who no longer have a voice. She has become a familiar, but not boring, narrator who leads us on compelling journeys to discover not only who did it but how to catch them.
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sidekick, Andrew Ryan's desire to stay lost after the death of his own daughter, Tempe drags him back to North Carolina to help her find the one that got away; Anelique Pomerleau. With Detective Slidell and Ryan, Tempe hunts down every bit of evidence and every possible connection between the crimes, trying to figure out where Anelique is and how she is killing these girls. Along the way, Reichs offers somber flashbacks into Tempe's less-than-stellar childhood and her complicated relationship with her mother. Reichs delves deeply into Tempe's personal life with this entry and she does a good job of it. She has hinted that Tempe's childhood was chaotic and now offers a glimpse into just how rocky and difficult it was. Katie and Harry are noticeably absent in this story but Mama is a new, strong presence and has much to reveal to us about why Tempe is who she is.
Reichs over-uses the lightning bolt revelation a few too many times here; it seems Tempe is always having a flash of realization at a convenient time, but the process behind the conclusion always makes sense. I did think the big 'twist' was a little too far out there, but I am a skeptic to the core, so I leave that for others to judge.
Unlike many other authors who have a long-running mystery series, Reichs has not run out of steam with Brennan, nor has she lost sight of who her heroine is. Tempe is still strong, smart, flawed, and doggedly determined to find justice for those who no longer have a voice. She has become a familiar, but not boring, narrator who leads us on compelling journeys to discover not only who did it but how to catch them.
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LibraryThing member msbaba
I always have a huge stack of books waiting to be read and reviewed, but I saved this particular book to take along on the vacation I just completed. From experience, I knew that I could trust Kathy Reichs to deliver a forensic thriller with impeccable science, authentic and complex characters, and
The story within this specific thriller has Reichs’ signature forensic anthropologist, Temperance (Tempe) Brennan, trying to find a serial killer who is targeting, kidnapping, torturing, and killing young girls, all around 14 years old, and all with long dark brown hair parted in the middle. The crimes take place over a number of years in both Montreal and North Carolina. Right from the beginning telltale patterns start to reveal themselves and help propel the investigation forward. There’s one early shocking pattern: with each kill, the murderer seems to be personally taunting Tempe Brennan. All signs point to a monster of a woman named Antique Pomerleau, a sociopath who almost killed Tempe many years earlier on a similar case involving the disappearance and murder of young teenagers.
I had a great time trying to negotiate my way through the complex maze of forensic clues in this book. With a Tempe Brennan mystery, you can always count on bucketloads of details and clues. Readers are expected to make their way through that avalanche of information to find the patterns that lead to the truth. In this case, I got lucky; I spotted a subtle clue about a two-thirds of the way through the novel and it panned out in the end. Yup, I guessed the culprit. That doesn’t happen too often, but I am very good at puzzles and it is easy for me to manage a lot of detail. Despite the fact that I’d figured out the identity of the killer, there was still a whopper of a nice surprise at the end of this novel. I never saw that one coming and I doubt any of you will either.
Some reviewers suggest that any reader unfamiliar with Kathy Reichs and her Temperance Brennan forensic thrillers should start reading these books at the beginning with “Déjà Dead.” I disagree. In real life we find out about all our new friends in bits and pieces here and there over the years as we discover more and more about their lives. We don’t need to hear their life stories in any particular order. It’s the same with these books featuring Tempe Brennan. If you read them in order, it might make it easier to follow the chronology of her life, love, and detective work, but it is certainly not necessary. You can just as well start with this book and read all the others in whatever order you want.
For Kathy Reichs fans, I’ll add that in this novel we learn more about the deep depression that Tempe’s sometime lover, Montreal Detective Andrew Ryan, goes into following the death of his daughter and we also lean more about Tempe’s eccentric, smart, and effective mother—a chronically ill woman living in an assisted care facility but still capable of doing outstanding clandestine online detective work on her laptop computer to assist her daughter.
“Bones Never Lie” rewarded me with many hours of white-knuckled, page-turning pleasure. As far as I am concerned, Kathy Reichs is one of the very best writers out there writing in this specialized, thrilling and suspenseful, forensic mystery genre. I always look forward to her books and this one comes highly recommended.
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expert plotting. For me that’s the perfect type of book to help get me through all the intolerable hassles that come with air travel in this modern age. My hunch turned out to be a very good choice! “Bones Never Lie” was perfect; it gripped my attention on so many levels: it was full of suspense, humor, believable characters, snappy dialog, and tons of intellectually satisfying forensic and criminal science. Reading one of Reichs’ novels is like negotiating a magnificent convoluted labyrinth—a maze built to enjoy and confound—a maze full of unexpected twists, intriguing turns, and frustrating blind alleys. Why it was perfect for travel is that whenever I’m inside a Kathy Reichs novel, time disappears.The story within this specific thriller has Reichs’ signature forensic anthropologist, Temperance (Tempe) Brennan, trying to find a serial killer who is targeting, kidnapping, torturing, and killing young girls, all around 14 years old, and all with long dark brown hair parted in the middle. The crimes take place over a number of years in both Montreal and North Carolina. Right from the beginning telltale patterns start to reveal themselves and help propel the investigation forward. There’s one early shocking pattern: with each kill, the murderer seems to be personally taunting Tempe Brennan. All signs point to a monster of a woman named Antique Pomerleau, a sociopath who almost killed Tempe many years earlier on a similar case involving the disappearance and murder of young teenagers.
I had a great time trying to negotiate my way through the complex maze of forensic clues in this book. With a Tempe Brennan mystery, you can always count on bucketloads of details and clues. Readers are expected to make their way through that avalanche of information to find the patterns that lead to the truth. In this case, I got lucky; I spotted a subtle clue about a two-thirds of the way through the novel and it panned out in the end. Yup, I guessed the culprit. That doesn’t happen too often, but I am very good at puzzles and it is easy for me to manage a lot of detail. Despite the fact that I’d figured out the identity of the killer, there was still a whopper of a nice surprise at the end of this novel. I never saw that one coming and I doubt any of you will either.
Some reviewers suggest that any reader unfamiliar with Kathy Reichs and her Temperance Brennan forensic thrillers should start reading these books at the beginning with “Déjà Dead.” I disagree. In real life we find out about all our new friends in bits and pieces here and there over the years as we discover more and more about their lives. We don’t need to hear their life stories in any particular order. It’s the same with these books featuring Tempe Brennan. If you read them in order, it might make it easier to follow the chronology of her life, love, and detective work, but it is certainly not necessary. You can just as well start with this book and read all the others in whatever order you want.
For Kathy Reichs fans, I’ll add that in this novel we learn more about the deep depression that Tempe’s sometime lover, Montreal Detective Andrew Ryan, goes into following the death of his daughter and we also lean more about Tempe’s eccentric, smart, and effective mother—a chronically ill woman living in an assisted care facility but still capable of doing outstanding clandestine online detective work on her laptop computer to assist her daughter.
“Bones Never Lie” rewarded me with many hours of white-knuckled, page-turning pleasure. As far as I am concerned, Kathy Reichs is one of the very best writers out there writing in this specialized, thrilling and suspenseful, forensic mystery genre. I always look forward to her books and this one comes highly recommended.
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LibraryThing member SJWolfe
There's a serial killer loose and it appears to be eerily connected to a serial murder years ago which almost cost Tempe her life. Complicating things are her on again/off again romance with Ryan which has mostly been off since he disappeared months ago. His reappearance sends off very mixed
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signals and so the two investigate the murders from different sides of the border. In the earlier case, the murderer got away--and now it appears she is back and targeting Tempe specifically. When HER body mysteriously comes to light, questions fly as to how her DNA got onto murder victims when she has long been dead before their murders occur. Family matters further complicate matters but Tempe's mother proves she isn't as wacky as she seems to be when her sleuthing proves vital clues. Show Less
LibraryThing member somanyyarns
I had this as an Early Reviewer copy from Library Thing, and I read it it one day. I've always enjoyed the Temperance Brennan books, but I sometimes find, in a series, that the author can't maintain the thrill, or sense of discovery. Not a problem here: The story pulled me in from the first pages
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and I was hooked. The protagonist is appealing, and there are just enough procedural details to keep things interesting, without being too intense. Can't wait for the next one! Show Less
LibraryThing member frogprof
Another winner from Kathy Reichs -- I decided sleep was overrated for the two-and-a-half days it took me to plow through this latest offering.
All the usual suspects are present, as well as the suspicion that Anique Pomerleau [from Monday Mourning] is back to her old tricks of child murder,
The climax of the book, with a child in danger, kept me from putting the book down when I was actually getting sleepy ... but as always, Tempe [along with Ryan, her ex-lover/sidekick cop] saves the day!
All the usual suspects are present, as well as the suspicion that Anique Pomerleau [from Monday Mourning] is back to her old tricks of child murder,
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although this time Temperance Brennan thinks Anique has taken victims in the U.S. after her killing spree in Canada in the earlier book. Some of the scenes are a bit graphic, and there's a touch too much explanation of forensic anthropology for my taste, but the book speeds along as Tempe gets in far too deep for a non-cop.The climax of the book, with a child in danger, kept me from putting the book down when I was actually getting sleepy ... but as always, Tempe [along with Ryan, her ex-lover/sidekick cop] saves the day!
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LibraryThing member bobcatnshn
This is my 17th Temperance Brennan book. Obviously, I like the series since I've read them all. I enjoyed this most recent installment. However, I feel that the book would not work well as a stand alone. It delves more into the relationship between Tempe, her mother and Ryan, her boyfriend. The
All in all, a good read and worth the time. Thanks Library Thing!
Bob in Chicago
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action was a bit below the other entries, but again, very enjoyable to me. It had enough suspense to keep my interest, but was a little flat compared to the others.All in all, a good read and worth the time. Thanks Library Thing!
Bob in Chicago
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LibraryThing member booksgaloreca
This book is another installment in the Temperance Brennan series. I really enjoy all of the books in this series and this one was the same. The books combine a bit of science, romance, action, mystery and more....a little something for everyone. lol
In this book Temperance and her ex end up teamed
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.
In this book Temperance and her ex end up teamed
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together once again to investigate a serial child killer. It is another smart story with a lot of twists and turns to keep you engrossed. A recommended read for fans of the series and fans of the 'Bones' TV show that this series was based on.I received a copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.
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LibraryThing member sprocto
Kathy Riechs delivers tension and drama on every page. Her writing far surpasses the television series based on her characters so if you are not a fan of Bones, don't be discouraged from reading the Temperance Brennan novels.
LibraryThing member juliebean
I've read all of the Temperance Brennan novels by Kathy Reichs, and I remember being slightly disappointed in some of the later volumes, because they weren't as good as the earlier ones. Bones Never Lie shows that she hasn't lost her touch. This was an excellent story and the details were really
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good. There were lots of surprises, lots of twists and turns to keep it interesting. This was one of those books where I had to drop everything else to keep reading, and I stayed up late reading it, and I just didn't want to put it down. Reichs did a great job with the characters, the atmosphere, the plot, everything. Im glad to see she still has the magic touch, and I'm looking forward to more Brennan stories! Show Less
LibraryThing member jamespurcell
No one is better, than Kathy Reich, at creating complex scenarios to serve as a vehicle for Tempe Brennan to demonstrate her forensic skill and logical approach to unraveling the crimes and apprehending the bad guys or girls. Believable sustaining characters provide continuity and enliven the story
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telling. Her mom demonstrates surprising analytic skills to support Tempe's pursuit of a serial killer through time and in numerous locations. Show Less
LibraryThing member mikedraper
I was excited when I received this book from LibraryThing early reviewers. Once I began reading the story my excitement continued to grow.
Dr. Tempe Brennan is called to a meeting of the Cold Case Unit. She's introduced to an investigator from Vermont who discovered a murder vic and found evidence
As the story progresses, Brennan finds evidence linking the murders of young girls to a serial killer in Canada.
The premise of the story deals with the Canadian serial killer and Dr. Brennan identifying the skeletal remains of three young girls in the killer's basement. Brennan and the other investigators consider if that serial killer is at work again or if there could be a copycat killer.
"Bones Never Lie" is detailed like a police procedural in which the scientific evidence provided by Dr. Brennan adds to the investigation itself. She helps not only with her scientific examination of evidence but by her womanly instinct.
The author is a forensic anthropologist and creator of the TV show Bones.
We certainly empathise with Brennan and the crew of investigators. We also find sympathy for the victims and their parents who suffered the worst thing that could happen in the deaths of their daughters.
The people who populate the novel appear realistic and the action flows nicely. When the investigators link the deaths in Canada to the current victims in North Carolina, they surmise that the killer is about to strike again and the suspense mounts.
I appreciate the manner in which Kathy Reichs can combine forensic anthropology and story telling and do so in such a top notch fashion.
Dr. Tempe Brennan is called to a meeting of the Cold Case Unit. She's introduced to an investigator from Vermont who discovered a murder vic and found evidence
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that relates to two cases of Brennan's area in North Carolina.As the story progresses, Brennan finds evidence linking the murders of young girls to a serial killer in Canada.
The premise of the story deals with the Canadian serial killer and Dr. Brennan identifying the skeletal remains of three young girls in the killer's basement. Brennan and the other investigators consider if that serial killer is at work again or if there could be a copycat killer.
"Bones Never Lie" is detailed like a police procedural in which the scientific evidence provided by Dr. Brennan adds to the investigation itself. She helps not only with her scientific examination of evidence but by her womanly instinct.
The author is a forensic anthropologist and creator of the TV show Bones.
We certainly empathise with Brennan and the crew of investigators. We also find sympathy for the victims and their parents who suffered the worst thing that could happen in the deaths of their daughters.
The people who populate the novel appear realistic and the action flows nicely. When the investigators link the deaths in Canada to the current victims in North Carolina, they surmise that the killer is about to strike again and the suspense mounts.
I appreciate the manner in which Kathy Reichs can combine forensic anthropology and story telling and do so in such a top notch fashion.
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LibraryThing member OracleOfCrows
The best Temperance Brennan novel yet! I was hooked after the first chapter. The story never lets up and there are so many plot twists and turns that I could NOT put it down. After reading the end, I can't wait for the next book!
LibraryThing member DanieXJ
This novel seemed so much better than the previous couple of books in Reich’s Temperance Brennan series.
It started with a cold case from Vermont with connections to cold cases in North Carolina, as well as a new case from North Carolina and a former case in Montreal Canada.
That brings everyone
I was quite worried how the Ryan/Brennan stuff would be written since there has been so much up and down, back and forth during the series. But, for the most part I liked how she portrayed them working together.
And there was the mystery part of the plot. It was the best mystery I’ve read of Reich’s in quite some time. There was even a twist in the mystery (about half way through) that totally surprised me, and that rarely happens in the mysteries I read these days. It floored me.
Then there was the ending. Not the climax of the mystery, although those twists and turns were cool too. No, the ending of the denouement. Holy crap. I did not see that coming. Perhaps I should have and looking back I can see some of the hints of the ending here and there in the rest of the book, but overall --wow--. And I guess we’ll see how that cliffhanger is resolved in the next book. Yikes.
I got this advanced galley through Netgalley on behalf of Bantam.
It started with a cold case from Vermont with connections to cold cases in North Carolina, as well as a new case from North Carolina and a former case in Montreal Canada.
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into the book and I thought it was impressive how Reichs juggled the different police forces and MEs in the book. Even Andrew Ryan who has been MIA for quite a bit gets tracked down with a bit of help from Temperance’s Mom. I wasn’t sure if we’d ever met Temperance’s Mom before in the books. To my recollection we hadn't, and I couldn’t remember even seeing her mentioned too much before this book either. But, I liked her, and thought she was a super unique character.I was quite worried how the Ryan/Brennan stuff would be written since there has been so much up and down, back and forth during the series. But, for the most part I liked how she portrayed them working together.
And there was the mystery part of the plot. It was the best mystery I’ve read of Reich’s in quite some time. There was even a twist in the mystery (about half way through) that totally surprised me, and that rarely happens in the mysteries I read these days. It floored me.
Then there was the ending. Not the climax of the mystery, although those twists and turns were cool too. No, the ending of the denouement. Holy crap. I did not see that coming. Perhaps I should have and looking back I can see some of the hints of the ending here and there in the rest of the book, but overall --wow--. And I guess we’ll see how that cliffhanger is resolved in the next book. Yikes.
I got this advanced galley through Netgalley on behalf of Bantam.
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LibraryThing member DHBarry
I've dabbled from time to time in Kathy Reichs' Temperance Brennan novels. They've never been a favorite of mine, I have to admit, because I just don't care for some of the characters as Reichs writes them. Having said that, she writes them well, and the science is fascinating.
I have to say that
The relationship between Tempe and Ryan was different in this one, as well. Much more understated, which was nice; one of the things I didn't care for in some of the others was their interaction. I found that it held far too much drama. I have to admit that I was quite surprised by the interplay between Tempe and Ryan that took place at the end of this book; it left me curious enough that I just might pick up the next one to see what happens.
The plot was a bit predictable; I figured out whodunit fairly early on. But most books have a certain predictability about them, so that didn't erode my enjoyment of it in any way.
I found this to be a fun read; it kept me interested, but didn't require full immersion. It was a quick read, as well; the story flowed very well. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a way to spend a quiet rainy day.
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this is one of the best books I've read from the Brennan series. I enjoyed the interaction between Tempe and her mother; it was a rare departure. I found their relationship, in turns, sad, and sweet, and funny. It was touching, and it served to move the plot along as well.The relationship between Tempe and Ryan was different in this one, as well. Much more understated, which was nice; one of the things I didn't care for in some of the others was their interaction. I found that it held far too much drama. I have to admit that I was quite surprised by the interplay between Tempe and Ryan that took place at the end of this book; it left me curious enough that I just might pick up the next one to see what happens.
The plot was a bit predictable; I figured out whodunit fairly early on. But most books have a certain predictability about them, so that didn't erode my enjoyment of it in any way.
I found this to be a fun read; it kept me interested, but didn't require full immersion. It was a quick read, as well; the story flowed very well. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a way to spend a quiet rainy day.
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LibraryThing member Corwin2634
Another very good Tempe Brennan book from Kathy Reichs. I have really enjoyed all of her previous titles, and this one didn't disappoint. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a twisty mystery. Thanks Library Thing!
LibraryThing member etrainer
I'm reviewing an Advanced Reader's Edition from LibraryThing's Early Reviewer program.
WARNING, possible Spoiler.
This was my first Kathy Reichs book, although I have seen them on shelves many times. It was the second serial killer novel in a row with a female detective i had read, and I was hoping
So, I liked this book. Lots of science, which I assume was correct based on the qualifications of the author. I'm surely not knowledgeable enough to tell, but it all sounded good. Lots of plot twists and surprises, which are entertaining when well done. They were well done here. In the second half or so of the book, I began to suspect I knew who the killer was. This was based on how mysteries are written, not the evidence and clues being uncovered in the action. Then, more clever plot twists seemed to prove me wrong. But that was another ingenious diversion before the final solution to the puzzle was revealed. Nicely done. I really like them twisty!
WARNING, possible Spoiler.
This was my first Kathy Reichs book, although I have seen them on shelves many times. It was the second serial killer novel in a row with a female detective i had read, and I was hoping
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to avoid any 'romance' in my serial killer entertainment! I think I was lucky there based on what I surmised about some of Reichs' previous Temperance Brennan plots.So, I liked this book. Lots of science, which I assume was correct based on the qualifications of the author. I'm surely not knowledgeable enough to tell, but it all sounded good. Lots of plot twists and surprises, which are entertaining when well done. They were well done here. In the second half or so of the book, I began to suspect I knew who the killer was. This was based on how mysteries are written, not the evidence and clues being uncovered in the action. Then, more clever plot twists seemed to prove me wrong. But that was another ingenious diversion before the final solution to the puzzle was revealed. Nicely done. I really like them twisty!
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LibraryThing member ewhatley
Kathy Reichs never disappoints. If you're a fan, you'll recognize some old friends and of course, some new characters. If this is your first read, jump in and get hooked. I appreciate that while there is medical detail it's not so far above a layman's head that we can't understand. Also appreciate
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that though there is an ongoing love interest, there's no moon-eyed mush or gratuitous sex. The last scene in this book promises more for the future and l look forward to reading more. Recommend for suspense/police procedural fans. Show Less
LibraryThing member debralu
Snagged as an Early Review I did enjoy this novel and grew attached to Tempe Brennan, the main character and heroine. I've read Ms. Reichs' novels before, and others in this series. While the murders were many and there were several involved in these murders over many years, I was able to identify
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the and current and yet unidentified psychopath midway into the book. I especially liked how she brought her psychiatrically challenged mother into the investigation. I would recommend this book. Show Less
LibraryThing member Brenda63
Another great Kathy Reichs novel! From the first page to the last you don't know what to expect, which is what makes any mystery novel great. Past nemesis Anique Pomerleau is back and young girls are being murdered. Temperance is forced to bring ex-beau Ryan back into her life to help catch her.
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LibraryThing member toades
I have been a longer time reader of Kathy Reichs and this book does not disappoint. I did miss the book preceding this in the Bones novels, so I missed out on a few characters. However, that did not stop me from enjoying this current novel. The characters are well styled and the story line catches
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LibraryThing member LeHack
Absolutely one of the best novels in the Temperance Brennan series.
Murdered children are being found in North Carolina. The investigative team knows they have a serial murderer on the loose. The cases tie in with bodies of children found in Montreal and Vermont. DNA on one of the children ties
Brennan is able to find him and bring him back. The case takes them to Montreal and Vermont, What really happened to Anique Pomerleau and where is she now? Is she murdering these children to get back at Brennan?
I have all the books in this series and believe this one to be the best.
Murdered children are being found in North Carolina. The investigative team knows they have a serial murderer on the loose. The cases tie in with bodies of children found in Montreal and Vermont. DNA on one of the children ties
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back to Anique Pomerleau, the perpetrator on a previous case which Temperance Brennan and Andrew Ryan worked on together. The team requests Brennan's assistance to find Ryan and bring him back to assist on the current cases, but Brennan isn't sure where he is. He disappeared from his job and her life some months before, griefstricken after the death of his daughter, Lily.Brennan is able to find him and bring him back. The case takes them to Montreal and Vermont, What really happened to Anique Pomerleau and where is she now? Is she murdering these children to get back at Brennan?
I have all the books in this series and believe this one to be the best.
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LibraryThing member beckyhaase
BONES NEVER LIE by Kathy Reichs
Temperance Brennan is a woman determined to avenge the young girls who are being murdered in Charlotte. When she learned these murders may be connected to “cold cases” where she was never to bring the perpetrator to justice, she is even more determined. When
This is Reichs at her best. She weaves people and plot carefully together and brings the conclusion as just the right point in the story. There is enough monstrous cruelty here for the most blood thirsty and enough science for technical in this tale of psychology and murder solved with wit and dogged police work.
BONES NEVER LIE is part of the written series, but can be read without knowing the back story. Those who only know Temperance through television will not recognize the characters but will recognize good writing and detection.
5 of 5 stars
Temperance Brennan is a woman determined to avenge the young girls who are being murdered in Charlotte. When she learned these murders may be connected to “cold cases” where she was never to bring the perpetrator to justice, she is even more determined. When
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Detective Ryan shows up as well, things begin to be very interesting.This is Reichs at her best. She weaves people and plot carefully together and brings the conclusion as just the right point in the story. There is enough monstrous cruelty here for the most blood thirsty and enough science for technical in this tale of psychology and murder solved with wit and dogged police work.
BONES NEVER LIE is part of the written series, but can be read without knowing the back story. Those who only know Temperance through television will not recognize the characters but will recognize good writing and detection.
5 of 5 stars
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LibraryThing member julko
I've been a Kathy Reichs fan since the beginning, but I'd been finding her latest books to be not as good as earlier ones. I found Bones Never Lie to a be a return to form. It was tightly written and suspenseful. While I suspected whom the killer might be, I find it's the journey she takes us on to
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LibraryThing member KateBaxter
Bones Never Lie was my first introduction to the Temperance Brennan series as well as the world of forensic anthropology - a key talent for the resolution of cold cases. Reichs does a superb job of not only telling a long, twisting tale but is spot on in her delivery of police procedure as well. As
Synopsis:
In the acclaimed author’s thrilling new novel, Temerapnce Brennan is at the top of her game in a battle of wits against the most monstrous adversary she has ever encountered.
Unexpectedly called in to the Charlotte PD’s Cold Case Unit, Dr. Temperance Brennan wonders why she’s been asked to meet with a homicide cop who’s a long way from his own jurisdiction. The shocking answer: Two child murders, separated by thousands of miles, have one thing in common—the killer. Years ago, Anique Pomerleau kidnapped and murdered a string of girls in Canada, then narrowly eluded capture. It was a devastating defeat for her pursuers, Brennan and police detective Andrew Ryan. Now, as if summoned from their nightmares, Pomerleau has resurfaced in the United States, linked to victims in Vermont and North Carolina. When another child is snatched, the reign of terror promises to continue—unless Brennan can rise to the challenge and make good on her second chance to stop a psychopath.
But Brennan will have to draw her bitter ex-partner out of exile, keep the local police and feds from one another’s throats, and face more than just her own demons as she stalks the deadliest of predators into the darkest depths of madness.
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she is a respected colleague within a small fraternity of forensic anthropologists, such accurate detail comes as no surprise. The story is engaging, thrilling and even chilling at times. There are lots of details; so pay close attention as you absorb the tale. Personally, I can't wait for the next installment in this series. Well done Ms. Reichs!Synopsis:
In the acclaimed author’s thrilling new novel, Temerapnce Brennan is at the top of her game in a battle of wits against the most monstrous adversary she has ever encountered.
Unexpectedly called in to the Charlotte PD’s Cold Case Unit, Dr. Temperance Brennan wonders why she’s been asked to meet with a homicide cop who’s a long way from his own jurisdiction. The shocking answer: Two child murders, separated by thousands of miles, have one thing in common—the killer. Years ago, Anique Pomerleau kidnapped and murdered a string of girls in Canada, then narrowly eluded capture. It was a devastating defeat for her pursuers, Brennan and police detective Andrew Ryan. Now, as if summoned from their nightmares, Pomerleau has resurfaced in the United States, linked to victims in Vermont and North Carolina. When another child is snatched, the reign of terror promises to continue—unless Brennan can rise to the challenge and make good on her second chance to stop a psychopath.
But Brennan will have to draw her bitter ex-partner out of exile, keep the local police and feds from one another’s throats, and face more than just her own demons as she stalks the deadliest of predators into the darkest depths of madness.
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2014
Physical description
464 p.; 17.9 cm
ISBN
9780099558088
Local notes
Omslag: Glenn O'Neill
Omslagsfoto: Colin Thomas
Omslaget viser en væltet damecykel
Indskannet omslag - N650U - 150 dpi
Omslagsfoto: Colin Thomas
Omslaget viser en væltet damecykel
Indskannet omslag - N650U - 150 dpi
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Pages
464
DDC/MDS
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