Cold Cold Bones by Kathy Reichs
Cold Cold Bones by Kathy Reichs is a murder mystery set in North Carolina. Temperance Brennan (also known as Tempe or Dr. Brennan) is a forensic anthropologist who is enjoying time with her daughter Katy, who just came back from a stint in the army. They are shocked to discover an eyeball on the porch with GPS coordinates scratched inside.
This leads Tempe to embark on a wild adventure which causes her to discover that someone is copycatting some of her old cases. Will Tempe be able to figure out who it is before she loses someone she loves?
Cold Cold Bones is one of the most anticipated July book releases, and it didn’t disappoint! Cold Cold Bones is the #21 book in the Temperance Brennan series (I have only read #20 and #21). However, you do not need to read any of the prior books to jump into this book.
Tempe is a very interesting characters with a deep, interesting, rich backstory. Instead of the typical single, young character, Tempe is a divorced professional with an adult daughter. She has a dating history, and this leads to interesting situations in the book. She is a very intelligent, strong female character doing important work.
Although the book is a little unbelievable at times, Kathy Reichs keeps the action flowing throughout the novel. For example, there are multiple interesting complications and multiple deaths. Who can you trust?
Cold Cold Bones is also perfect for anyone with a short attention span. The prose is non-pretentious and is not overly flowery. It has short chapters with short paragraphs and sentences.
The characteristic that I prize about all else is storytelling, and Cold Cold Bones held my attention. I would gladly pay to read #22 in the Temperance Brennan series.
Overall, Cold Cold Bones is a highly entertaining book for those with strong stomachs who love murder mystery. Perfect for fans of Bones, Rizzoli & Isles, Temperance Brennan, or those looking for strong female characters doing important work.
*Thanks, Scribner, for a free copy of this book in exchange for my fair and honest review.
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