Evil Bones - Kathy Reichs

 Evil Bones - Kathy Reichs

Pub. Date: Nov. 18, 2025

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Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan encounters pure evil when someone begins freakishly decorating and tacking up small dead animals in Charlotte, North Carolina. After the most recent display includes a dog, Temperance correctly anticipates that the culprit will start using human victims. Putting herself in danger, she works with detective “Skinny” Slidell to stop this horrifying criminal before there are more casualties.

This is the 24th installment in Kathy Reichs’ Temperance Brennan series.  While I’ve read most, if not all, of them, I believe this book could stand alone as Reichs does provide background information on recurring characters.

Reading another “Bones” novel is like visiting with an old friend.  A highly intelligent one who is prone to placing herself in perilous situations.

Be forewarned that there are grisly, sometimes graphically descriptive and disturbing passages in this narrative, as well as animal cruelty. 

I enjoy  Reichs’ writing. It is intelligent, and she has a knack for using words effectively. Tempe’s witty observations infuse the story with a dark sense of humor.  I always gain new insights from the “Bones” novels, whether it’s in the realm of forensic pathology or related to the plot. Reichs is a master at building suspense at the end of each chapter with tantalizing teasers that compel the reader to eagerly turn the page.

This is a fast-paced, engrossing read. While it does conclude abruptly, all the necessary explanations are provided in the final chapter. 

Thanks to #NetGalley and @ScribnerBooks for the DRC.

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