Evil Bones (A Temperance Brennan Novel)

Evil Bones (A Temperance Brennan Novel)

by Kathy Reichs

4.3 (3,681)

4.3 stars from 3,681 reviews. Top 63% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

288 pages~4.8 hr readPublished by ScribnerPublished 2025-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

  • You love forensic thrillers with a procedural backbone and an investigator you trust to get the job done.
  • You're drawn to series characters who evolve across books, and Temperance Brennan's steady competence keeps you coming back.
  • You want a page-turner that explores the psychology of violence without relying on graphic shock value.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You're sensitive to animal cruelty and need to avoid detailed descriptions of animal harm, even in a fictional context.
  • You prefer standalone thrillers over long-running series where you'd benefit from prior character knowledge.
  • You're looking for psychological complexity over plot momentum; this prioritises the race against the clock.

About this book

Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan investigates a series of mutilated small animals found throughout Charlotte, North Carolina. When the killings escalate to a dog and then a human victim posed in a similar manner, Tempe partners with semi-retired homicide detective Erskine "Skinny" Slidell to catch the perpetrator. Tempe consults a forensic psychologist, who warns that the escalating pattern of violence suggests the killer may be shifting focus to humans. As the investigation deepens, people close to Tempe begin to go missing, and it becomes clear she is being deliberately targeted in a twisted game. With time running out, Tempe and Slidell race to stop the killer before more victims fall.

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Currently #1,011 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller.

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Currently 4.3★ from 3,681 reviews

Gaining approximately 937 new reviews per month. Reader interest is surging. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.5 to 4.3.

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