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Cross Bones

Temperance Brennan, Book 8

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Cross Bones

By: Kathy Reichs
Narrated by: Michelle Pawk
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About this listen

 "Death by self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head" is the on-scene assessment, but the victim's relatives are adamant in their rejection of suicide as an explanation. Discovered in a closet, a full week after death, the body is barely recognisable. Extreme heat has accelerated decomposition, and Dr Temperance Brennan's forensic expertise is required. Advanced putrefaction has made it virtually impossible to determine the trajectory of the bullet. But just as Tempe is attempting to make sense of the fracture patterning, an unknown man slips her a photograph of a skeleton, telling her it holds the answer to the victim's death...Detective Andrew Ryan is also on the case and, as his relationship with Tempe heats up, together they follow the trail of clues all the way to Israel. In the Holy Land, with the help of Jacob Drum, a biblical archaeologist and old friend, Tempe becomes involved in an international mystery as old as Jesus, a mystery that could rewrite 2000 years of religious history. Could one of the tombs really be Christ's last resting place? And are the bones in the ancient ossuary the last remnants of James, the brother of Jesus, as its inscription claims? But the further Tempe probes into the identity of the ancient skeleton, the more she seems to be putting herself in danger.©2005 Temperance Brennan L.P. (P)2005 Random House Audiobooks Detective Medical Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Middle East

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"The queen of slice 'em and dice 'em fiction....Terrific." ( Independent on Sunday)
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As usual another great book from Bones🤣🤣. I haven't found a book I don't like yet. the performance is magnificent and suits the narrative.

Great rendition of a great life

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As usual Kathy Reiches has created story which links to other aspects of life, looking at the the way remains are kept and looked after in other countries.
Would have like the chapters to be split up slightly more, but still an excellent book!

Great next book in the series

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I enjoy this series but to extend my enjoyment I wish they would bring back the unabridged versions!

brilliant listening

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Fab. Clever book with a great story line and I always learn so much as well as enjoy the story

Cross bones

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A fantastic view into the life of Temperance Brennan. thrilling and wild. a tale that takes you on a roller coaster ride of twists and turns with a climactic end.

outstanding and Thrilling

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I thought the story to be a heavy dose of anti Semitic meets Team America. I listened to the end to make my assessment. Far from the usually high standard.

Well beyond reality

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struggled through all of it. couldn't finish the last chapter. thank god I didn't buy the unabridged version...

Zzzzzz

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Sorry, after reading all of Patricia Cornwell s book, this is really 3rd rate. Poorly read too.

Poor imitation

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without a doubt the worst book I've ever listened to. to much religious mumbo jumbo hard to follow at times to say I'm Disappointed would be an understatement thankfully only 5 chapters long

cross listener

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I didn't realise that this was abridged when I bought it it's like a pie with no filling very disappointed

disappointed

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