First Bones

by Kathy Reichs

Part of Temperance Brennan, book 0.5

First published 2020

Temperance Brennan works as a bioarchaeologist in 1980s Charlotte, North Carolina, examining ancient remains in her laboratory. Her routine changes when two detectives arrive seeking her expertise on a burned body from a recent crime. This consultation marks her first involvement in a murder investigation. As Temperance applies her bone analysis skills to modern forensic work, the case reveals complications beyond a single death. Another dangerous threat emerges during her investigation. This e-novella reveals how the forensic anthropologist first transitioned from studying archaeological specimens to solving contemporary murders. Kathy Reichs explores the character's professional origins and early encounters with criminal cases that would define her career.

Genres: mystery, crime, archaeology, detective, academic

Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: fish-out-of-water, professional-development

Setting: Charlotte, North Carolina

Period: 1980s

78 pages · Kindle Edition · Simon & Schuster

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