Evil Bones

De: Kathy Reichs

Narrado por: Linda Emond

#1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs returns with a twisty, magnetic thriller featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan, who finds herself enmeshed in a series of grisly animal killings that escalate into something far more sinister.

Small creatures—a rat, a rabbit, a squirrel—have been turning up throughout Charlotte, North Carolina, mutilated and displayed in a bizarre manner. But one day, as Tempe is relaxing at home alongside her aimless, moody great-niece Ruthie, she’s diverted by a disturbing call. The perp is upping the ante. This find could be human.

Tempe visits the scene and discovers that the victim is a dog. Someone’s pet. As one who has always found animal cruelty abhorrent, Tempe agrees to help apprehend the person responsible, and she acquires an equally outraged ally in semi-retired homicide detective Erskine “Skinny” Slidell. Needing a better understanding of possible motives, Tempe seeks input from a forensic psychologist. The doctor has no definitive answer but offers several possibilities, warning that the escalating pattern of aggression suggests even more macabre discoveries—and a shift in the perp’s focus to humans.

And then it happens. A woman is found disfigured and posed in a manner that mimics the animal killings. Subsequently, people Tempe cares about begin to go missing until it becomes clear she is being taunted, the target in a sick game that has her and Slidell racing against a ticking clock and facing a terrifying question: “What is pure evil?”

Disappointing

I disliked the snarky tone of this book. I have read or listened to all the books in this series. Temperance Brenner's Character in previous books had humor and I enjoyed the detailed forensic knowledge. This book was too mean girl for me. I really was excited to listen. 🫤

Confusing

The first Tempe Brennan novel I didn’t understand. Found it confusing and what happened to Ruth?

Disappointing

The Tempe Brennan books used to be much better than these last few.
At some point in the story l always get really frustrated with Tempe’s character. She is a brilliant, accomplished, insightful woman who does the most wreck less things always putting herself in harms way!!!

Went out with a fizzle ...

Unfortunately, this book isn't up to Ms Reichs usually standards. I didn't find any spinal tingling thrill, no intrigue that left me on the edge of my seat, no heart stops scares, not even a slight hint of lust for detective Ryan.
All this aside, there wasn't much of a plot. It was more like a ball of yarn with a bunch stray strings hanging out. Nothing really clued us in to solving the mystery and the false leads were ridiculous when they present the true culprit. No spoilers BUT REALLY?! That was the motive for targeting Tempe ?!? Not even a mention that she was on the case?
So disappointing. It didn't end ... it just fizzled away and the credits rolled.