Break No Bones
(Temperance Brennan 9)
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Cornerstone
Published:1st Sep '11
Should be back in stock very soon
In Break No Bones, Dr. Temperance Brennan uncovers a recent burial during an archaeological dig, leading her into a complex investigation that challenges her understanding of humanity.
In Break No Bones, Dr. Temperance Brennan is immersed in a fascinating archaeological dig on an island near Charleston, South Carolina, where her team is exploring prehistoric graves. However, the discovery of a decomposing body in a shallow grave interrupts their work, revealing a fresh burial that raises urgent questions. As a forensic anthropologist, Tempe is compelled to investigate the circumstances surrounding this recent death, which leads her into a complex web of intrigue.
As she examines the remains, Tempe identifies the deceased as a middle-aged white male but struggles to uncover his identity and the reason behind his clandestine burial. The investigation deepens when she discovers an unusual vertical fracture on one of the vertebrae, hinting at a more sinister story. With each new revelation, Tempe finds herself drawn further into a chilling investigation that not only tests her skills but also challenges her understanding of humanity itself.
Break No Bones is a captivating addition to Kathy Reichs' acclaimed series, showcasing her expertise as a forensic anthropologist. The narrative is rich with detail and suspense, making it a compelling read for fans of crime thrillers. Reichs combines her professional insights with gripping storytelling, ensuring that readers are both entertained and informed as they follow Tempe's journey through the dark and often unsettling world of forensic science.
You’ll want to keep turning the pages long after lights out to find out what happens next … Reichs’ real-life expertise gives her novels an authenticity that most other crime novelists would kill for * Daily Express *
Reichs' seamless blending of fascinating science and dead-on psychological portrayals, not to mention a whirlwind of a plot, makeBreak No Bones a must read * Jeffery Deaver *
With Kathy Reichs the reader knows they're in the hands of an expert * Sunday Express *
Brennan is a winner, and so is Reichs * Daily News *
A truly impressive writer * We Love This Book *
ISBN: 9780099556589
Dimensions: 197mm x 128mm x 29mm
Weight: 343g
496 pages