Break No Bones by Kathy Reichs

A Mystery/Thriller, 2006 by Scribner, 337 Pages

What I Didn’t Like:

There are times when the text cuts at weird spots in this one. I believe I commented, in an earlier book, that the chapters were long and rambling. This time the chapters seem to follow the James Patterson style of very short and leave you on a cliffhanger. Perfectly fine, but worth mentioning so you can be aware.
I don’t like the love triangle aspect of this book series, which was never featured in the television show. I was always a fan of Bones and I love forensic anthropology … I just don’t need this particular romance side line.
Some of the internal thoughts from Temperance were awkward this time around. Of course, knowing Tempe like we all do at this point, it’s forgivable.

Forensic anthropology is so well represented. I love the difference between a detective novel and these. They’re both solving a crime and keeping things interesting, but the focus is very different. It’s refreshing.
Temperance. She’s smart, a little socially awkward, and amazing. I adore her on the TV show and I adore her in the books.
The mystery is solid. You don’t have it all figured out from the first page (and neither do the investigators). It’ll keep you guessing.

Fans of Bones, the TV show who haven’t tried the book series yet. In fact, if you aren’t planning on starting with book 1 this may be a great starting place. Short chapters, interesting case, and the TV show was already underway so the author’s note at the end is pretty neat.
If you like mystery/thrillers but feel like the typical detective thing is getting a little old, try this!