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Speaking in Bones

An unputdownable crime thriller from Sunday Times Bestselling author Kathy Reichs

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Speaking in Bones

By: Kathy Reichs
Narrated by: Katherine Borowitz
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A gripping Temperance Brennan novel from world-class forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs, the international no. 1 bestselling crime thriller writer and the inspiration behind the hit TV series Bones.

When forensic anthropologist Dr Tempe Brennan is approached by amateur detective Hazel ‘Lucky’ Strike, at first she is inclined to dismiss the woman’s claims that she’s matched a previously unidentified set of remains with a name.

But as the words of a terrified young woman echo round her office from an audio recorder found near where the bones were discovered, something about the story won’t let Tempe go.

As Tempe investigates further she finds herself involved in a case more complicated and horrifying than she could ever have imagined.
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Dr Kathy Reichs is a professional forensic anthropologist. She has worked for decades with chief medical examiners, the FBI, and even a United Nations Tribunal on Genocide.

However, she is best known for her internationally bestselling Temperance Brennan novels, which draw on her remarkable experience to create the most vividly authentic, true-to-life crime thrillers on the market and which are the inspiration for the hit TV series Bones.

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Many of the world's greatest thriller writers are huge fans of her work:

'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

'One of my favourite writers.' KARIN SLAUGHTER

'I love Kathy Reichs? – always scary, always suspenseful, and I always learn something.' LEE CHILD

'Nobody does forensics thrillers like Kathy Reichs. She’s the real deal.' DAVID BALDACCI

'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

'Nobody writes a more imaginative thriller than Kathy Reichs.' CLIVE CUSSLER

Crime Thrillers Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Fiction Crime Forensics
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Critic reviews

Compelling
I read Reichs for the same reason I watch CSI or Silent Witness...it's about the intellectual challenge of trying to work it out before the detectives do
Compelling
Compelling, intense and full of surprises
Her writing is so gripping
The thing I love about Reichs' books is that she manages to keep you hooked without the need for Brennan to be in imminent danger every chapter
All stars
Most relevant
It's a long time since I last read a Kathy Reichs book but this one reminded me how much I liked her books in the past. This one was a bit grim in places but it kept me interested and involved from start to finish.

Very Enjoyable

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This is another in the Temperance Brennan series of books.

The story does not deviate from the basis that we expect from this series, but there are some storylines that are tied up, or explained further by the end of the book.

One of the nicest touches for me was the introduction of a dog that has Chow in its breeding. The Chow breed has very distinctive traits, and I love seeing some of those traits come to life in this story. Even if the dog described is not a pure breed Chow.

I was impressed with the job the narrator did, of all the narrators I've heard with the Bones stories she ranks up there as one of the best.

Another good Temperance Brennan story

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Loved it! If it's possible for one of Kathy Reich's stories to better than the others, it must be this one!
As far as the ending? I NEVER SAW IT COMING!

Speaking

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What did you like most about Speaking in Bones?

The usual Kathy Reichs intrigue and tight plot and of course the complexities of forensic pathology - very addictive!

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

Unfortunately the performance (reader Katherine Borowitz) was not up to her usual standard. So much so that it made me wonder if the actual production was flawed. The voice fluctuated as though everything was slowing down one moment then speeding up. Perhaps audible can let me know if there was any issues with the audio production?

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Kathy Reichs unabridged cannot usually be completed in one sitting. This one will probably be completed in two.

Any additional comments?

I am addicted to forensic pathology particularly that of Kathy Reichs. Tempe relates through audio books and obviously the Bones series on TV. Hopefully she will never run out of stories.
Due to the flawed performance Speaking in Bones was a a let down and a disapointment to listen to.

Narration poor

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Another fab book by the legend that is Kathy Reichs, she really is a master of her craft can't wait for the next one.

Brilliant

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