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

WOW-one of the best in a while

There isn't a Tempe book I don't like, but some are better than others. This is one of them. Went by way too fast. I especially like the stories that stay in Quebec but this one venturing out to Western Canada was great. Bringing in the little mentioned First Nation's People and the rape of the world by billion dollar companies.

Another thrillingTemperance Brennan novel

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

The familiar characters and an excellent story line.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Temperance Brennan is deeply intuitive and intelligent.

Grabbed me by the throat!

What did you love best about Bones Are Forever?

Reich's Dr. Brennan is evolving into a more balanced character, with a stable, realistic personal life as well as an exceptional professional life. Over the years, Brennan has sacrificed a lot, and its nice that Reichs doesn't sully the grittiness of her character by giving her a fantasy-quality personal life. Emond does an excellent job, bringing shape to Brennan's colleagues without overshadowing the story. The forensic details bring the tragic aspects of this story to life, although I found it difficult to like any of the characters. Until the story expands to include other dimensions, it was difficult to listen to, yet I had to know what happened......

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The story opens with dead babies - its a visceral blow that had me almost holding my breath as they hunt for the woman they believe is responsible. Horrible as that is, its just the tip of the iceberg

Any additional comments?

I could have done without all of the details of diamond mining. Way too much information, and it didn't add to the story.

Temperance Brennan lives up to my expectations

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

I love Kathy Reichs so this book is right up there among my favorites. It is my first audiobook of her stories and I will be back for more.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Her plots are always intriguing and exciting. This one didn't grab me like some have but it was very good.

What about Linda Emond’s performance did you like?

Yes I liked her performance. This was my first book read by her. So far my favorite is Davina Porter but not everyone must be a master or mistress of complex dialogs. Ms. Emond was very good.

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

No. It held my interest and I will be listening to it again.

Intriguing story which holds interest to very end.

If you could sum up Bones Are Forever in three words, what would they be?

One of her best.

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

There were too many to pick out just one..

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

Temperance was only one I recognized---speech was clear and imparted emotions that one would expect in specific circumstances.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Diamonds in the Rough

Any additional comments?

I love Kathy's books for their attention to detail and the variety of her situations.

Thoroughly enjoyed this read and it's narration.

What did you love best about Bones Are Forever?

It kept me guessing as to whodunit; who'd they do it to; who's the bones gonna be? Of course the why'd they do it was an unexpected delight.

Which scene was your favorite?

Tempe clobberin' the guy with a shovel.

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

When they shot that poor kid who didn't even understand what was happening.

Any additional comments?

Hey Kathy, thank you for making my world more enjoyable. Also loved Linda Emond's narration; I can now read a few words in French and speak them with proper pronunciation, like Alberta and Yellowknife. Ha. Just kidding, Linda.

One of the best in this series!

If you could sum up Bones Are Forever in three words, what would they be?

Thorough, interesting and educational!

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes, Reichs always has Tempe into things that she shouldn't be doing!

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

I think it's interesting that Tempe's daughter is going to join the army, she skirted over that part, but I will be interested to see where that leads.

A different slant to adventure and suspense

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

In my top 10 personal favorites

What did you like best about this story?

The forensic detail and jargon, right to the point stuff.

What about Linda Emond’s performance did you like?

Great, kept me wanting to get back to the story.

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

Yes, not enough free time to do it, but the interest was there.

Any additional comments?

I suggest you give this one a look.

Upsetting and unsettling topic

The beginning of the book features Tempe finding 2 dead babies in the mother's apartment, stashed under the bathroom sink and in a window seat.... by their mother.

Not the best

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Sort of, Brennan always entertains but too much information

Would you recommend Bones Are Forever to your friends? Why or why not?

If they like Reichs then they should listen not read

Would you listen to another book narrated by Linda Emond?

Absolutely

Did Bones Are Forever inspire you to do anything?

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