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Grave Secrets (Temperance Brennan, #5)

Kathy Reichs
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Grave Secrets (Temperance Brennan, #5)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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Kathy Reichs

Grave Secrets (Temperance Brennan, #5)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

315

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Guatemala • 2000s

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Kathy Reichs' Grave Secrets features forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan as she investigates human remains in Guatemala. The story uncovers links to a series of disappearances and murders, intertwining medical and forensic details with suspenseful elements. Brennan's expertise helps unravel a complex mystery in this gripping thriller.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

38,689 ratings

73%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Grave Secrets by Kathy Reichs is lauded for its gripping forensic details and strong female protagonist, earning praise for its riveting and detailed narrative. However, some readers found the plot slow at times and the scientific jargon overwhelming. Overall, it's appreciated for its authenticity and suspenseful storyline, though pacing could be improved.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Grave Secrets (Temperance Brennan, #5)?

Readers who enjoy forensic mysteries with a mix of scientific detail and suspense will be captivated by Kathy Reichs’s Grave Secrets. Fans of Patricia Cornwell’s Postmortem or Tess Gerritsen’s Body Double will appreciate the gripping narrative and expertly crafted crime-solving techniques.

4.2

38,689 ratings

73%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

315

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Guatemala • 2000s

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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