Break No Bones

by Kathy Reichs

Part of Temperance Brennan, book 9

First published 2006

Tempe Brennan expects routine fieldwork when she arrives to teach at an archaeology field school in Charleston, South Carolina. Instead, she uncovers a recent skeleton mixed among the ancient remains of a Native American burial ground. The fresh bones point to something far more sinister than academic excavation. As Tempe analyzes the evidence, she realizes she has stumbled into an active crime ring that treats human lives as merchandise. Her investigation leads her to a street clinic where she makes a disturbing discovery that reveals the scope of the operation. Meanwhile, her personal life grows complicated as two men vie for her attention. Tempe must maintain focus despite the emotional turmoil, following the forensic clues wherever they lead. The bones tell a story of systematic murder, and only Tempe can decode their message before more victims fall prey to this deadly network.

Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller

Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: amateur-detective, personal-life-complications

Setting: Charleston, South Carolina

337 pages · Hardcover · Scribner Book Company

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