Bones Are Forever (Temperance Brennan, #15)
by Kathy Reichs
Bones Are Forever by Kathy Reichs holds a well received rating of 3.86 out of 5, based on 12.1K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 283 pages.
About Bones Are Forever
A riveting novel featuring forensic anthropologist Tempe Brennan—a story of infanticide, murder, and corruption, set in the high-stakes, high-danger world of diamond mining.A woman calling herself Amy Roberts checks into a Montreal hospital complaining of uncontrolled bleeding. Doctors see evidence of a recent birth, but before they can act, Roberts disappears. Dispatched to the address she gave at the hospital, police discover bloody towels outside in a Dumpster. Fearing the worst, they call Temperance Brennan to investigate.In a run-down apartment Tempe makes a ghastly discovery: the decomposing bodies of three infants. According to the landlord, a woman named Alma Rogers lives there. Then a man shows up looking for Alva Rodriguez. Are Amy Roberts, Alma Rogers, and Alva Rodriguez the same person? Did she kill her own babies? And where is she now?Heading up the investigation is Tempe’s old flame, Homicide Detective Andrew Ryan. His counterpart from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is Sergeant Ollie Hasty, who happens to have a little history with Tempe himself, which she regrets. This unlikely trio follows the woman’s trail, first to Edmonton, and then to Yellowknife, a remote diamond-mining city deep in the Northwest Territories. What they find in Yellowknife is more sinister than they ever could have imagined.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Kathy Reichs |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 283 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.86 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,132 |
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What genre is Bones Are Forever?
Bones Are Forever is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Bones Are Forever worth reading?
Based on 12.1K reader ratings, Bones Are Forever has an average score of 3.86 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Bones Are Forever?
Bones Are Forever has 283 pages.
Who wrote Bones Are Forever?
Bones Are Forever was written by Kathy Reichs. It was first published in 2012.
What is the ISBN for Bones Are Forever?
The ISBN-13 for Bones Are Forever is 9781439102440.0.
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