Devil Bones

A Novel

By: Kathy Reichs

Narrated by: Linda Emond

Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

In a house under renovation, a plumber uncovers a cellar no one knew about, and makes a rather grisly discovery - a decapitated chicken, animal bones, and cauldrons containing beads, feathers, and other relics of religious ceremonies. In the center of the shrine is the skull of a teenage girl. Meanwhile, on a nearby lakeshore, the headless body of a teenage boy is found by a man walking his dog.

Led by a preacher turned politician, citizen vigilantes blame devil worshippers and Wiccans and begin a witch hunt, intent on seeking revenge. Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan - "five-five, feisty, and 40-plus" - is called in to investigate, and a complex and gripping tale unfolds in this deadly mix of voodoo, Santeria, and devil worship.

With a popular series on Fox - now in its third season and in full syndication - Kathy Reichs has established herself as the dominant talent in forensic mystery writing. Devil Bones, her 11th taut, always surprising, scientifically fascinating mystery features Reichs' signature blend of forensic descriptions that "chill to the bone" (Entertainment Weekly) and the surprising plot twists that have made her a number one bestselling author in the United States and around the world.

©2008 Temperance Brennan, L.P. (P)2008 Simon and Schuster, Inc.

Good book

I've read several of the reviews here before I listened to this book and I had them in the back of my head the whole time. I disagree with some of the more critical reviews. I think this narrator has read some of Kathy Reich's books before. Her voice sounded familiar. I didn't mind listening to her at all. Some people said she was monotone, I didn't think so. She read some parts with a southern accent, which some reviewers didn't like, but I've heard many narrators do that. Again, I had no problem with it. Kathy Reichs typically gives in depth explainations about subjects in her books. Some reviewers had a problem with that, as well. I think it's just something you get from a Kathy Reich's book. I'm the kind of person who likes to know much more about things, so I don't mind the explainations. Overall I thought this was a good book. I think she's written others that I liked more, but I still enjoyed this one and was surprised by the ending. I would recommend this to other fans of Kathy Reichs.

Compelling

At first I thought the beginning was remedial however, by the third chapter the definations were necessary and everything fell into place. The book was exciting, spell bounding with an awesome closing. A mystery whose author and reader are the best of the best.

Good story

I think her books are too technical at times but I always enjoy the story lines

I like this reader as well

Wasted Pages

This is my first and probably last time with this author. She tries too hard to be cute and clever.
I was hoping for an Elizabeth George type novel but this book felt 'overdone'. I literally skipped minutes and minutes and didn't miss anything important. I liked it enough to get through the book but felt cheated and the waste of time getting to the end. The Abridged Version would probably be better.
I'll just place this under my 'I dont think so' category.
There are too many good authors out there to try her again.
I hope this helps your decision.

Lonnie

Very Interesting Read

I was very intrigued with the story line. I had a hard time breaking away to do other things. I loved it!

I love this author and I love the series!

I have only been reading and listening to the exciting life of Dr. Tempi Brennon for a couple of years. I had a lot of catching up to do. The catching up was a blast! Every story is better than the last one and I can’t wait for the next one to be released!!

Very Slow Too Many Details

The person reading this book has a very monotone voice. I was turned off by the book within the first few sentences. I really wish I would have not purchased this book. I agree with another reviewer about the book having too many technical details. I could not connect with the book. I like the Patricia Cornwell's novels better.

Devil Bones

Didn't like at all - WAY too technical and too little story line. Couldn't even drag myself to finish the whole thing.

Ummmm….

Literally listened to the whole thing and can’t really tell you what happened. This story wasn’t a favorite of mine, most of the time was Temperance is not saying what she needed to or talking to anyone. Then she reacts. Then the books ends and you realize that all the science was just filler to get to the end of the book.

Boring.................

I have been a long time fan of Kathy Reichs books, however, I was very disappointed with this one. There was too much boring technical jibber jabber so it was easy to drift off and not listen to the story. I think I will read the next book instead of listening to it so that I can skip all of the technical fill. Very disappointing