by Kathy Reichs
Part of Temperance Brennan, book 15.5
First published 2013
Dr. Temperance Brennan finds herself working outside her usual environment in the foothills of North Carolina. She encounters something new in her career as a forensic anthropologist: a case where human and animal bones are mixed together. Brennan has examined bones of every type throughout her professional life. She has worked with remains from different time periods, ages, and genders. This case presents a unique challenge that pushes her into unfamiliar scientific territory. The bones she carries with her hold meaning she must decode quickly. Time works against her as she applies her expertise to separate the evidence and understand what happened. The case tests her skills in ways previous investigations have not. Brennan must race to interpret the bone evidence before circumstances prevent her from uncovering the truth.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, fish-out-of-water
Setting: North Carolina
64 pages · Kindle Edition · Cornerstone Digital