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Bones Never Lie

Kathy Reichs
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Bones Never Lie

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Kathy Reichs

Bones Never Lie

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

326

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

North Carolina • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Bones Never Lie, forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan is drawn into a complex investigation when a series of child abductions connects to an old case. Collaborating with Detective Andrew Ryan, she scrambles to decipher the clues before more lives are endangered, navigating a path filled with forensic insight and personal challenges.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Gritty

Dark

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.2

31,143 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Bones Never Lie by Kathy Reichs delivers a gripping narrative featuring beloved forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. Critics praise the intricate plot and character development, though some note a predictable storyline. Reichs' meticulous attention to forensic detail is lauded, yet a few find the pacing uneven. Overall, a compelling addition to the series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Bones Never Lie?

Readers who enjoy Bones Never Lie by Kathy Reichs are likely fans of forensic thrillers, detailed crime investigations, and strong, intelligent protagonists. They might also appreciate The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown and Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell for their similar blend of suspense and scientific intrigue.

4.2

31,143 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

326

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

North Carolina • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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