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    Bones Are Forever: A Novel

    By Kathy Reichs

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    Kathy Reichs, #1 New York Times bestselling author and producer of the FOX televison hit Bones, is at her brilliant best in a riveting novel featuring forensic anthropologist Tempe Brennan—a story of infanticide, murder, and corruption, set in the high-stakes, high-danger world of diamond mining.

    A woman calling herself Amy Roberts checks into a Montreal hospital complaining of uncontrolled bleeding. Doctors see evidence of a recent birth, but before they can act, Roberts disappears. Dispatched to the address she gave at the hospital, police discover bloody towels outside in a Dumpster. Fearing the worst, they call Temperance Brennan to investigate.

    In a run-down apartment Tempe makes a ghastly discovery: the decomposing bodies of three infants. According to the landlord, a woman named Alma Rogers lives there. Then a man shows up looking for Alva Rodriguez. Are Amy Roberts, Alma Rogers, and Alva Rodriguez the same person? Did she kill her own babies? And where is she now?

    Heading up the investigation is Tempe’s old flame, homicide detective Andrew Ryan. His counterpart from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is sergeant Ollie Hasty, who happens to have a little history with Tempe himself, which she regrets. This unlikely trio follows the woman’s trail, first to Edmonton and then to Yellowknife, a remote diamond-mining city deep in the Northwest Territories. What they find in Yellowknife is more sinister than they ever could have imagined.

    Crackling with sexual tension, whip-smart dialogue, and the startling plot twists Reichs delivers so well, Bones Are Forever is the fifteenth thrilling novel in Reichs’s “cleverly plotted and expertly maintained series” (The New York Times Book Review). With the FOX series Bones in its eighth season and her popularity at its broadest ever, Kathy Reichs has reached new heights in suspenseful storytelling.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherScribner
    Release dateAug 28, 2012
    ISBN9781439112823
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    Kathy Reichs

    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 Twitter @KathyReichs, Instagram @KathyReichs, or Facebook @KathyReichsBooks. 

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    Reviews for Bones Are Forever

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    • 4/5
      Sometimes I get so frustrated with Ryan and Tempe... I figured out the why and half the who pretty early on, but finding out the total story was good! I really do love this series
    • 3/5
      Despite the subject matter I found it very easy to fall asleep while listening to this book. This is a good thing, actually. Since I am struggling to regain a more normal circadian rhythm. I always enjoy books by Kathy Reichs.

      That being said this one did fall a tad flat for me. I think that might be because I read it out of sequence. I will come back to this one at a later time and see how I feel about it after reading the books in order.
    • 3/5
      I am a fan of Temperance Brenner and will read must books about her. This one is no different. It is about tracing the murder of 3 newborn infants and all the other problems surrounding the case. As any reader of Kathy Reichs knows, the case is never just one story. Good read. Learned a lot about Canada.
    • 3/5
      Dead babies, missing prostitutes, diamonds. Rather diffuse.
    • 4/5
      Kathy Reichs' books are easy to read yet give educational value to fiction. It is comforting to know she is always writing something new. I've almost finished this one.
    • 2/5
      I strugged with giving this novel 2 or 3 stars. I finally figured if there was that much struggle it must be a 2. I love Temperance Brennan but I'm beginning to not love the books about her so much. This one had to much about the science of how diamonds are made. Give me a mystery; don't give me a college class in physical geography. I already took that class. The parts that were about "people" were fairly good but not good enough to raise my rating.
    • 4/5
      Temperance Brennan in the books and in the TV show share nothing but a name and a profession, but setting that aside, a good read. The characters personal lives would be confusing if you started here, but these are good books.
    • 4/5
      I haven't read all of Kathy Reichs' books, but I've read quite a few and I always enjoy them. A bit heavy on the tech/info side and sometime too light on atmosphere, but that's just my opinion since these are police/crime stories, and Ms Reichs obviously knows what she is talking about. She makes forensic anthropolgy interesting. To be really honest, I'm very interested in the (small) sub-plot of what is happening between the main character Tempe and the francophone police officer Ryan, and the fact that these two characters are NOT teenagers or young adults is just SO nice!

      And the fact that these stories touch on places I've been to or live right nearby, is pretty cool to.

      There was another in this series that I actually would give a five star rating to, I enjoyed it so much, but I just can't remember the title. I'll have to shuffle through my books. Tempe is a great female character: she isn't a wuss, she is very smart, respected in her field (above many men even), but still has a heart. And she has a cat named Birdie.
    • 4/5
      Oy. A dead kid, not the best thing to hook a read in. But, I persevered and kept reading and for the most part I wasn't sorry I did.This Brennan series book takes place in Canada, though not just in Montreal or close to Montreal, but farther up north as well. I found that interesting, especially because as one of the characters in the story actually comments on, I've never really thought about just how much (a ton) of Canada is up there.Brennan is at the site of the dead infant, the apartment of a young woman who had appeared at a hospital, bleeding, and then left without seeing anyway.From there the story is off and running, taking Brennan, Detective Ryan, and a RCMP Sergeant that Brennan has a history with to Edmonton and then up north.In the book there's also Caribou, Gold, Diamonds also, and for the most part the information dumps (history, current information, etc.) about those things are okay, and there were only a couple of times that the info pulled me from the narrative.The characters were very well drawn again, and the Andrew Ryan/Tempe Brennan relationship was as twisty and turney as usual (though I'd love if once and for all they'd either be-- or not be. The back and forth is starting to drive me crazy). And Ollie, the RCMP Sergeant was definitely a-- unique-- character.It was a slow starting story, but it ended better than it started for sure, picked up speed, and there was even some thriller to go with the mystery. A solid four stars. Not the best in the series, but not the worst either.
    • 3/5
      In Reichs mystery novel, Temperance Brennan exposes the high-stakes of the diamond mining business as she aids authorities in tracking down a murderer across the Northwest Territories.A gripping trek through forensics and crime.
    • 5/5
      A story that takes one from the streets of Montreal to the neighbourhoods of Yellowknife. So well written that one feels they are beside Temperance Brennan as she drags out each little truth to disclose the reasons for the death of a simple young woman. Is anyone who they appear to be?
    • 4/5
      Bones are Forever by Kathy Reichs is a 2012 Scribner Publication. The Temperance Brennan series is another long running series I lost touch with over time. Thankfully, this series still has it's edge and I have already queued up more of these to read later.This story is difficult, more so than others, due to the discovery of dead infants. The investigation will put Tempe in the awkward position of working with two men she was romantically involved with in the past, Ryan being one of them. For those who follow this series, you know what to expect in terms of detailed forensics and that is what makes these stories so interesting. There were a few times when the author went into some details of forensic science that lasted too long and went a little bit over my head. But, for the most part this story is fast paced, has lots of twist and turns, double crosses, and was really sad too, of course. Greed is one powerful motivator and leads to all manner of sin and crime, and this story is a prime example.The banter between Ollie and Ryan was so funny, as they are jealous over Tempe , but that tension between Ryan and Tempe is so thick you can cut it with a knife. I loved the ending and hope that we will see a deeper bond form with these two over time and maybe the issues that drove them apart can now be resolved. Overall this is another solid addition to the series and I enjoyed touching base with Brennan and the gang once more. I am going to try my very best not to lose touch with them again. 4 stars
    • 4/5
      I've said it before and I'll say it again -- I much prefer Kathy Reichs books that are set in Canada to the ones where she is in the US. It seems like she alternates between Canada and the US which is natural given that she alternates between Montreal and Charlotte, SC in real life. But this one is firmly set in Canada and was very enjoyable. Temperance Brennan has only been in Montreal for a short time when she is called in to a seedy apartment where a dead infant was found stuffed in the bathroom vanity. The mother had been in the ER with signs that she had given birth but she denied that she had been pregnant or had a child. By the time the police had been called to her apartment the mother, Amy Roberts, had disappeared. While Temperance was in the apartment another infant's skeleton was found in a window seat. Then when the cadaver dog was brought in it alerted at the bedroom closet. Sure enough, another mummified infant was found in the attic above the closet. Temperance and Andrew Ryan, although no longer a couple, share a disgust at these crimes and a determination to catch Amy Roberts. Their investigation takes them to Edmonton, where another infant corpse is found, and then to Yellowknife. It seems like Reichs made good use of her trip to the Yellowknife NorthWords Literary Festival to research the setting and information about mining and prospecting in the North West Territories. I was a little distressed that Tempe seemed so clueless before her trip to Yellowknife about the geography and mining. Surely, somehow she could have picked up information about Canada's north. However, I guess it was a useful device to impart the information to the readers and probably many of them would not know about that area.Interesting book but if you are a recent mother you may not want to read it.
    • 4/5
      It was just what the doctor ordered. A little murder (no pun intended), a bit of Temperance a whole lot of mystery and the best part it took place in the Tundra.

      It was a sad story. Starting off with a dead baby. Sad because of all the lost souls. And even a if continued to find the humanity which Reich is so good at doing in this lost bones was wonderful.

      This was a very satisfying Temperance book for me. I have to remember the book Bones is different than our TV Bones. I think this can be frustrating at times because they are so different. It was nice to see the story move on after all the change in her life at the end of the last book.

      Very happy I finally read it! Can' wait for the new on in week!
    • 1/5
      This was my first Kathy Reichs book and it stretched the limits of reality. Perhaps if I were a fan of Bones I would better connect with the characters, but I doubt I could last through a show which lacks a believable plot.
      I got 2/3 through the book and was becoming too irritated to continue, so I abandoned it.
    • 2/5
      Disappointing, it wasn't that well written/
    • 2/5
      I felt disappointed that the mystery that the story begins with, the deaths of newly born babies, gets shunted to one side as a sub-plot. Sort of bait and switch. Otherwise interesting and ranges into the NW territories and indigenous lands of Canada and questions of mineral rights vs. endangered species.
    • 3/5
      Enjoyed more than her last bookBook DescriptionRelease date: August 20, 2013Beneath a diamond’s perfect surface lies a story of violence and greed. Just like bones. . . . In a run-down Montreal apartment, Tempe finds heartbreaking evidence of three innocent lives ended. The landlord says Alma Rogers lives there— is she the same woman who checked into a city hospital as Amy Roberts, then fled before doctors could treat her uncontrolled bleeding? Is she Alva Rodriguez, sought by a man who appeared at the crime scene? Heading up an investigation crackling with the sexual tension of past intimacies, Tempe leads homicide detective Andrew Ryan and police sergeant Ollie Hasty along the woman’s trail and into the farthest reaches of mining country—where the grim industry of unearthing diamonds exacts a price in blood. And where the truths the unlikely trio uncovers are more sinister than they could have imagined. Show less
    • 4/5
      This was a good escapist read although I found the story a bit short and lacking in some areas.
    • 4/5
      I still enjoyed this book, but after reading some of the reviews, I have to somewhat agree with them. I am not a fan of the TV show "Bones". I find it affected and the character that plays Tempe is not likeable and not believable. And I have noticed since that show has been on TV, the novels are suffering somewhat. I think Ms. Reich changed her writing style to be more like a screen writer than a novel writer, and the two are very different indeed. Most television scripts are written for an average Grade 9 age group and maturity. That is how they get the most people interested to watch. Novels are not like that and nor should they be. We expect detailed character development, a sophisticsted plot and superior writing skills. We used to get that with Tempe Brennan books. Now, maybe not so much. Even so, I did enjoy the book because of the superior forensic details and I loved the setting. I have lived near Edmonton Alberta for many years so it was wonderful to see it portrayed so well in this book. We also got a close look at Yellowknife NWT and that was interesting as well. And I didn't mind the information on gold and diamond mining, I always find I learn things when I read a Kathy Reichs book. I didn't care for the ending as it seemed rushed and contrived, but the rest of the book was acceptable. I will continue to read this series, and continue not to watch "Bones".
    • 5/5
      one of her better books for a while ,not so much "french explanantion of departments" and not so much "love , romantic" involvement , more of the old style kathy reichs and it's usual forensic qualities, lots of dead babies was different and interesting.
    • 4/5
      As usual, Ms. Reichs has written a very entertaining book. The character encounters some new scenarios and uses some interesting new techniques. The book was clearly well-researched. I think it would have been a better book without all the relationship angst, and the ending was Ms. Reichs usual ending of having the heroine get kidnapped by murderous villains (that is getting old).
    • 4/5
      interesting book, starts quickly with a weird mystery. Than it quickly develop in a huge story line that will get Tempe accross canada. I did think there was something missing, one page you are in montreal, the next you are in edmonton. There was also a little of outside information missing (relationship with ryan, new character, katy... all seem like add on). Still entertaining, a good play on word with the title once you get to the end.
    • 4/5
      Listened for ReviewOverall Rating 3.75 (Against the Series) 4.25 (Against other Thrillers)Story Rating 3.50 (Against the Series) 4.00 (Against other Thrillers)Character Rating 4.00 (Against the Series) 4.50 (Against other Thrillers)Audio Rating 4.50 (not part of the overall rating)First Thought when Finished: This is one of those series that I am rating it against the rest of the series and against other thrillers. Bones are Forever is an excellent read and should not be skipped by thriller fans!What I thought of the Characters: Bones are Forever is the 15th book in the Temperance Brennan series. Temperance is a fantastic leading character: complicated, interesting, flawed, and smart. I think my favorite thing about her is that she thinks things through without over-thinking them. She is willing to go out on a limb and she has an incredible sense of right and wrong. Andrew Ryan is there to make her life a little more complicated. They have a strange relationship that is always interesting to watch. I loved that she was dealing with two exes in this one: Ryan and Hasty. I really felt bad for Tempe trying to figure out a case without pissing off one or both of her exes. That was almost as fun to watch as the case itself.What I thought of the Case: Bones are Forever was really only lacking in one area: not enough forensics. That is just a personal preference though because I love watching Tempe figure out cases in that aspect. However, the case was solid. There was mostly field work and the case shined when Tempe was putting it together in her methodical step-by-step way! The fact that the crew was dealing with tracking down who was murdering babies and it spinned off to something larger was really well done. The best thing about Kathy Reichs is how much research she puts into her stories. The diamond mining aspect and all that entails was fascinating to read. I love how she wove the case into those aspects!What I thought of the Audio: Narrated by Linda Emond and running 9 hrs and 43 mins Bones are Forever is an excellent audiobook. Linda did a fantastic job with the pacing, articulation, and emotion. Final Thought: Bones are Forever was an excellent addition to the Temperance Brennan series!
    • 4/5
      A return to form for the series as Tempe, back in Montreal, is drawn into the search to find the mother of three babies whose bodies have been found hidden in her apartment. The quest takes Tempe, Ryan and Ollie, a member of the Canadian Mounted Police with whom Tempe once dallied, on a tense journey north to Yellowknife, in the North of Canada. After his absence from the last book, I'm pleased that Ryan is back, although Bird is absent, which is a shame. Tempe's also got daughter problems, which are still to be resolved at the conclusion of the book.What I like about the series is that the solution to the crimes isn't too obvious, also Reichs' criminals aren't completely evil, but then as Reichs' books reflect her own experiences, this is to be expected. A fast, sometimes slightly gruesome, but always informative and interesting read.