Cross Bones

More about the book

In this gripping thriller from acclaimed forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs, Temperance Brennan is drawn into a complex mystery following the murder of an Orthodox Jewish man in Montreal. Tasked with examining the body, Tempe receives a mysterious photograph of a skeleton, claimed to be the key to understanding the victim's death. This leads her into an international investigation tied to an ancient biblical enigma that could challenge two millennia of religious history. As she delves deeper, Tempe discovers that the victim's import business may have been a front for black market antiquities. Accompanied by Detective Andrew Ryan and biblical archaeologist Jake Drum, she travels to Israel to explore the origins of the skeleton and the ancient crypt where it was found. Their findings provoke radical questions about Christ's death, thrusting them into a heated controversy. Could one of the tombs be Christ's final resting place? Are the bones in the ossuary truly those of James, Jesus's brother, as claimed? Or is it all an elaborate hoax? Utilizing her forensic expertise, Tempe confronts the most controversial case of her career, facing escalating dangers. With Ryan by her side, the stakes have never been higher, and the threats in this unfamiliar land may prove overwhelming. This novel delivers a fast-paced, intricately plotted narrative filled with riveting forensic detail.