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Kathy Reichs's first novel, Déjà Dead, published in 1997, won the Ellis Award for Best First Novel and was an international bestseller. To date, she has written twenty-two novels featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. Kathy was also a producer of Fox Television's longest running scripted drama, Bones, which was based on her work and her novels. One of very few forensic anthropologists certified by the American Board of Forensic Anthropology, Kathy divides her time between Charlotte, North Carolina, and Montreal, Québec. Visit her at KathyReichs.com or follow her on Twitter @KathyReichs, Instagram @KathyReichs, or Facebook @KathyReichsBooks.

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"Fascinating." -- Entertainment Weekly

"Her expertise is snappily and entertainingly delivered." -- Booklist

"Loved it! I'm amazed by how seamlessly Reichs makes the transition from forensic jargon to snappy, funny dialogue -- scientist to great storyteller. What's not to admire and envy?" -- Sandra Brown, author of Play Dirty

"Reichs is a standout...[with] a formidable way of incorporating science with character and plot.... Her expertise is snappily and entertainingly delivered." -- Booklist

"The lab lady most likely to dethrone Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta." -- USA Today

Verdict: Tempe Brennan (Bones to Ashes) returns to the States for the 11th episode in the long-running series about the forensic anthropologist who splits her time between Montreal and North Carolina. As always, Reichs mixes intense suspense with scientific inquiry and intriguing ideas. Expect high demand and buy for all popular collections. [See Prepub Alert, LJ 5/1/08.] Background: Bored and feeling weary about her deteriorating relationships, Tempe is quickly jolted back into action when a plumber accidentally stumbles upon a human skull, bones, and two cauldrons looking suspiciously witchcraft-related. The police call Tempe in to date the bones and make sense of the paraphernalia. Quicker than Tempe can say "I smell a homicide," a headless body washes ashore at a nearby lake. Immediately, the media charges in, and an ultraconservative local politician mounts his bully pulpit to rail against satanic customs. Tempe and two detectives frantically attempt to figure out the connections between alternative worship styles--Santeria, voodoo, and Wiccans--and the assorted body parts. When one of the detectives is fatally shot in front of Tempe, the case almost overwhelms her. Struggling with her demons, Tempe must fight hard to save herself from the snake pit.--Teresa L. Jacobsen, Solano Cty. Lib., Fairfield, CA Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information.

"Fascinating." -- Entertainment Weekly
"Her expertise is snappily and entertainingly delivered." -- Booklist
"Loved it! I'm amazed by how seamlessly Reichs makes the transition from forensic jargon to snappy, funny dialogue -- scientist to great storyteller. What's not to admire and envy?" -- Sandra Brown, author of Play Dirty
"Reichs is a standout...[with] a formidable way of incorporating science with character and plot.... Her expertise is snappily and entertainingly delivered." -- Booklist
"The lab lady most likely to dethrone Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta." -- USA Today

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