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Devil Bones (Temperance Brennan, #11)

Kathy Reichs
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Devil Bones (Temperance Brennan, #11)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

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Kathy Reichs

Devil Bones (Temperance Brennan, #11)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

310

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Charlotte, North Carolina • Contemporary

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Devil Bones by Kathy Reichs follows forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan as she investigates ritualistic murders in Charlotte, North Carolina. The discovery of a hidden chamber beneath a house and a skull on an altar lead her through a web of voodoo and occult practices, testing both her professional and personal skills.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

32,146 ratings

70%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kathy Reichs' Devil Bones is a compelling forensic thriller praised for its strong scientific details and suspenseful narrative. However, some readers found the plot twists predictable and the character development lacking depth. Overall, the book is appreciated by fans of the series, though it may not captivate new readers as effectively.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Devil Bones (Temperance Brennan, #11)?

A reader who enjoys forensic crime novels with intricate scientific details and strong female protagonists would relish Kathy Reichs' Devil Bones. Fans of Patricia Cornwell's Postmortem and Jeffrey Deaver's Lincoln Rhyme series will appreciate the blend of mystery, forensics, and suspense.

4.2

32,146 ratings

70%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

310

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Charlotte, North Carolina • Contemporary

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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