Fire and Bones

Kathy Reichs

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Simon & Schuster
31 July 2024

Fiction & Literature; Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Thriller & suspense

Series: A Temperance Brennan Novel

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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.

It’s never easy working fire scenes.

Called to Washington, D.C. to examine the victims of a mysterious arson attack, Tempe quickly finds her misgivings justified. The fire site is in Foggy Bottom, a neighbourhood with a colourful history, and as the pieces start falling into place, the property’s ownership becomes more and more suspicious.

Sensing a good story, telejournalist Ivy Doyle approaches Tempe and the women become unlikely allies. Delving into the past, they learn 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 one of the gang members is shot dead at his farm in Virginia.

When another property linked to the Foggy Bottom Gang burns to the ground, claiming one more victim, what might have been coincidence starts to look more like targeted attacks. As she and Ivy dig deeper, Tempe’s instincts point towards the obvious: somehow, her every move since coming to Washington has been anticipated in advance. And every path forward brings with it a lethal threat.

By: Kathy Reichs
Imprint: Simon & Schuster
Country of Publication: Australia
Volume: 23
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm,
ISBN: 9781761425622
ISBN 10: 1761425625
Series: A Temperance Brennan Novel
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 31 July 2024
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Kathy Reichs’s first novel Déjà Dead, published in 1997, won the Ellis Award for Best First Novel and was an international bestseller. Fire and Bones is Reichs’s twenty-third novel featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. Reichs was also a producer of Fox Television’s longest running scripted drama, Bones, which was based on her work and her novels. One of very few forensic anthropologists certified by the American Board of Forensic Anthropology, Reichs divides her time between Charlotte, North Carolina, and Charleston, South Carolina. Visit her at KathyReichs.com or follow her on X @KathyReichs, Instagram @KathyReichs, or Facebook @KathyReichsBooks.

Reviews for Fire and Bones

‘Reichs is blazing hot – handle with care!’ -- Candice Fox, bestselling author of Gathering Dark ‘There’s a reason Kathy Reichs is the Doyenne of Forensic Fiction – because her M.O. is to keep the reader guessing till the last paragraph. With Fire and Bones she once again comes out blazing.’ -- Jodi Picoult, #1 bestselling author of My Sister’s Keeper ‘In Fire and Bones Kathy Reichs is at the top of her game, seamlessly blending science, history, and procedure into a rocket-paced thrill ride. The iconic Temperance Brennan is whip-smart, wise, and wickedly funny as she digs through the ashes of a deadly act of arson into old grudges and buried motives. This is classic Reichs – sure to delight her longtime fans and earn her legions of new ones. I tore through it in a single, breathless sitting.’ -- Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of The New Couple in 5B 'In this excellent new Temperance Brennan novel unsolved mysteries of the past converge with an arson investigation in the present. I absolutely devoured Fire and Bones, just as I have every one of Reichs’s books to date—but this one may just be my favorite yet! With her trademark blend of intrigue, forensics, and the pursuit of justice, Reichs always delivers an incredible thriller.' -- Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author of All the Missing Girls and The Last to Vanish 'I loved Kathy Reichs’s Fire and Bones in which the iconic Temperance Brennan brings her forensic expertise, dogged detection skills, and wry sense of humor to Washington, DC to investigate a harrowing fire scene. The twists and turns in the case come fast and furious, but Tempe handles each with her trademark aplomb, and every entry in this landmark series is a must-read for me! If you haven’t read Reichs, start now!' -- Lisa Scottoline, New York Times bestselling author of Look Again, Save Me, and The Truth About the Devlins 'Kathy Reichs, always an amazing storyteller, has once again crafted an incredible novel—a keep-me-up-all-night-story that shows off her expert ability to create characters who come alive on the page. For anyone who loves mystery, this is a must read!' -- Heather Graham, New York Times bestselling author of Whispers at Dusk and The Reaper Follows 'This one is packed with plenty of menace, a pitch perfect plot, and a brilliant and complicated heroine. Kathy Reichs is sharper, deeper, and better than ever. Another terrific novel from a consummate storyteller—who knows all the right chords to touch.' -- Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The Templar Legacy and The Atlas Maneuver 'Kathy Reichs is the master of the propulsive thriller. Combing through ashes, bones, and a dark bootlegging past, Temperance Brennan races to thwart an incendiary conspiracy before it all goes up in flames. A special treat!' -- Daniel Kalla, bestselling author of High Society