Break No Bones

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Following the success of "Cross Bones," Kathy Reichs delves into a gripping international scheme in her latest novel. Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan is called to South Carolina to substitute for a negligent colleague, only to find herself teaching a lackluster archaeology field school on a Native American burial ground. When she discovers a fresh skeleton among ancient remains, her friend Emma Rousseau, the local coroner, urges her to assist with the investigation. As Emma reveals a troubling secret, Tempe feels compelled to help her friend solve the case. The body count rises with an unidentified man found hanging in the woods and another corpse discovered in a barrel, both showing signs of foul play. Tempe uncovers clues at a street clinic with a hostile staff, a suspicious doctor, and a charismatic televangelist donor. As she navigates the investigation, the local sheriff remains skeptical, and Tempe's own life is put at risk. Complicating matters, her love life becomes entangled with Ryan, her current boyfriend from Montreal, and Pete, her ex-husband, who is investigating a local disappearance. With both men vying for her attention, Tempe finds herself distracted by her feelings for them. This smart, taut thriller showcases high-stakes crime and Reichs's exceptional writing, making Tempe's journey more compelling than ever.