Break No Bones (Temperance Brennan, #9)
by Kathy Reichs
Break No Bones by Kathy Reichs holds a well received rating of 3.95 out of 5, based on 19.4K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 337 pages.
About Break No Bones
Following the tremendous success of "Cross Bones, "Kathy Reichs explores another high-profile topic in Break No Bones -- a case that lands forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan in the middle of a gruesome international scheme. Summoned to South Carolina to fill in for a negligent colleague, Tempe is stuck teaching a lackluster archaeology field school in the ruins of a Native American burial ground on the Charleston shore. But when Tempe stumbles upon a fresh skeleton among the ancient bones, her old friend Emma Rousseau, the local coroner, persuades her to stay on and help with the investigation. When Emma reveals a disturbing secret, it becomes more important than ever for Tempe to help her friend close the case.The body count begins to climb. An unidentified man is found hanging from a tree deep in the woods. Another corpse shows up in a barrel. There are mysterious nicks on bones in several bodies, and signs of strangulation. Tempe follows the trail to a free street clinic with a belligerent staff, a suspicious doctor, and a donor who is a charismatic televangelist. Clues abound in the most unlikely places as Tempe uses her unique knowledge and skills to build her case, even as the local sheriff remains dubious and her own life is threatened.Tempe's love life is also complicated. Ryan, her current flame, has come down to visit her from Montreal, and Pete, her former husband, is investigating the disappearance of a local woman -- and he and Tempe are staying in the same borrowed beach house. Ryan and Pete compete for her attentions, and Tempe finds herself more distracted by her feelings for both men than she expected."Break No Bones "is a smart, taut thriller featuring the kind of high-stakes crime that makes the headlines every week. Reichs, the inspiration for the hit FOX TV show Bones, is writing at the top of her form, and Tempe has never been more compelling.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Kathy Reichs |
| Published | 2006 |
| Pages | 337 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.95 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 19,413 |
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What genre is Break No Bones?
Break No Bones is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Break No Bones worth reading?
Based on 19.4K reader ratings, Break No Bones has an average score of 3.95 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Break No Bones?
Break No Bones has 337 pages.
Who wrote Break No Bones?
Break No Bones was written by Kathy Reichs. It was first published in 2006.
What is the ISBN for Break No Bones?
The ISBN-13 for Break No Bones is 9780743233490.0.
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