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Fire and Bones

#23 in series

by Kathy Reichs
Linda Emond
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs returns with a twisty, unputdownable thriller featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan, who finds herself at the centre of a Washington, D.C., arson investigation that spawns deepening levels of mystery and, ultimately, violence.
Always apprehensive about working fire scenes, Tempe is called to Washington, D.C., to analyse the victims of a deadly blaze and sees her misgivings justified. The devastated building is in Foggy Bottom, a neighbourhood with a colourful past and present, and Tempe becomes suspicious about the property's ownership when she delves into its history.
The pieces start falling into place strangely and quickly, and, sensing a good story, Tempe teams up with a new ally, telejournalist Ivy Doyle. Soon the duo learns that back in the thirties and forties the home was the hangout of a group of bootleggers and racketeers known as the Foggy Bottom Gang. Though interesting, this fact seems irrelevant – until the son of a Foggy Bottom gang member is shot dead at his home in an affluent part of the district. Coincidence? Targeted attacks? So many questions.
As Tempe and Ivy dig deeper, an arrest is finally made. Then another Foggy Bottom Gang-linked property burns to the ground, claiming one more victim. Slowly, Tempe's instincts begin pointing to the obvious: somehow, her moves since coming to Washington have been anticipated, and every path forward seems to bring with it a lethal threat.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Temperance Brennan

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    July 30, 2024

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781761425646
      • File size: 249836 KB
      • Duration: 08:40:29

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Narrator Linda Emond returns to deliver a masterful performance in the 23rd installment of the Temperance Brennan series. Emond has found the perfect voice for the forensic anthropologist who relentlessly works to put together the puzzles provided by body remains. This adventure takes Brennan to a tragic fire in an illegal Airbnb in Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC. Listeners will learn about criminals from the Prohibition era and their continued legacy. Through tone, accent, and pace, Emond confidently portrays the male and female characters, good and evil. She skillfully ratchets up the tension as Brennan finds herself in life-threatening situations. Author Kathy Reichs's engaging plot partnered with Emond's exceptional narration will keep listeners glued to their earbuds. E.Q. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine
    • Publisher's Weekly

      September 2, 2024
      Reichs’s rewarding 23rd mystery featuring Temperance Brennan (after The Bone Hacker) finds the forensic anthropologist unraveling a complicated conspiracy in Washington, D.C. Brennan’s hopes for a getaway with her PI boyfriend are dashed by an urgent request from Jada Thacker, D.C.’s interim medical examiner, who’s probing a fire at an illegal Airbnb that killed four unidentified people. The case’s key questions—who was killed and whether the blaze was arson—are complicated by evidence that the building was used as a meth lab, and by Temperance’s discovery of a fifth corpse in the sub-basement. While investigating the building’s history, Temperance learns of its involvement in a 20th-century bootlegging operation, and decides to team up with a local journalist to learn more. Soon, more bodies pile up and other fires break out across the city, indicating the resurgence of a long-dormant gang. Reichs nimbly balances developments in Temperance’s romantic life with a propulsive investigation whose copious twists never feel cheap. Not only does this work as an entry point for series newcomers, it’s sure to satisfy longtime fans.

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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  • English

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