Bones Are Forever

A Temperance Brennan Novel, Book 15

By: Kathy Reichs

Narrated by: Linda Emond

Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins

Publisher's summary

Kathy Reichs, number-one New York Times best-selling author and producer of the Fox hit series 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.

Temperance Brennan has been asked to examine the corpses of three dead babies in Montreal. It’s a difficult assignment, complicated further by the fact that her long-time flame Detective Ryan is investigating the infants’ mother, a former (and possibly current) prostitute. When the woman flees to Edmonton, the investigation is joined by Royal Canadian Mounted Police sergeant with whom Tempe had an ill-advised fling over a decade earlier. The dissonant team heads to remotest Yellowknife - mining country - to pursue an ever more sinister trail.

With the Fox series Bones in its seventh season and her popularity at its broadest ever, Kathy Reichs reaches new heights in storytelling and suspense-building. Bones Are Forever shimmers with sexual tension, crackling dialogue, and the thrilling twists Reichs delivers so well.

©2012 Temperance Brennan, L.P. (P)2012 Simon & Schuster Audio

Good book

I am a huge fan of Kathy Reichs. I've read all of the Brennan books and find that while some are better than others, she has done a nice job of not letting the characters get too stale even after 15 books. This story wasn't bad but it felt a little contrived, the ending a little too pat. I didn't like Emond in the beginning but she grew on me. I'm not sure that I will be hunting for more of her books yet but she makes a good Brennan.

I couldn't put it down

Where does Bones Are Forever rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I've enjoyed all of the Brennan series by Kathy Reichs.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Brennan continues to be my favorite character, very real. After 28 years as a CSI I can relate to the language and situations.

Which character – as performed by Linda Emond – was your favorite?

I've only listened to Ms. Emond narrate the Brennan series of books. She made each character in the book real.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. Not possible.

Any additional comments?

Continue the fine work. I look forward to the next book in the series.

Good Story but Pay Attention

As usual, Reichs offers a good story with much description. What I like about her stories are the varied characters from all walks of life. The story brings many elements together - death, geography, geology, and the seamy side of life. Temperance puts the elements together and solves the mystery of course. Mothers (as I am) may have some difficulty with the subject but in the end all is solved. Is it Reich's top story? No, but it ranks high on the list.

Enjoyed!

I've read enough Kathy Reichs that she has become predictable but I still enjoy her books!

Worth the Credit

This series of books/audiobooks has been around a while so I can't definitely rank this newest one. However, Bones are Forever does fit among the best. Ryan and Brennan team up again. This time they head to Edmonton and Yellowknife. The plot has unexpected twists and turns, as do the relationships between several characters. The narrator makes book 15 a pleasure to listen to.

Not very good

I have listened to or read the entire series. This one just isn't very good. So many characters I lost track of the story. Too technical. Just kind of boring after awhile. Haven't given up yet though. I'll still look forward to the next one.

The book was fabulous!

Where does Bones Are Forever rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Captivating!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Bones Are Forever?

The very beginning of the book,sent goose bumps up my spine!

Which character – as performed by Linda Emond – was your favorite?

Temperance Brennan

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The finding of the baby in the attic, really gave me chills especially the way it was spoken.

Any additional comments?

This is the first book I've listened to of Kathy Reichs, and I would recommend listening
to the Book "Bones Are Forever." Very good listen,with a lot of emotion.

very nice book

Is there anything you would change about this book?

very good book i loved listening to this.i recommend every one to listen to this book

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

very good book i loved listening to this.very good book i loved listening to this.i recommend every one to listen to this book

What does Linda Emond bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

very good book i loved listening to this.i recommend every one to listen to this book

Did Bones Are Forever inspire you to do anything?

very good book i loved listening to this.i recommend every one to listen to this book

Any additional comments?

very good book i loved listening to this.i recommend every one to listen to this book

Depends on what you enjoy

If you like history/geology/sociology, you will enjoy this. When the story sidetracked into this type stuff, I was bored and would lose the story line. I want to read/listen to the story, not the history of diamond mines or whatever. I know authors often do a lot of research and want to make use of it, but minimal setting for the story is preferable to me.

The basic story line is interesting and kept me listening, but I'd find myself tuning out at times. What I enjoyed from the book could have reduced the book by half.

I also don't think it's necessary to be quite so gruesome.

I've read 3 or 4 of the books by the author. I probably won't buy anymore. Just not my style.

Loved it!

What made the experience of listening to Bones Are Forever the most enjoyable?

Loved the narrator. Her voice is very pleasant and she flows effortlessly between characters.

What did you like best about this story?

I like when the author gives you information and history on the subject, like the information on the geography of the area and about diamond mining.

What does Linda Emond bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I can't pronounce any of the french words or names used in this series. She makes it sound beautiful and authentic. I used to read these books but now I only listen to the Temperance Brennan novels.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The main character Temperance always make me laugh. I love her sarcasm.