Books like Bones of the Lost (Temperance Brennan #16) by Kathy Reichs
In 'Bones of the Lost', Kathy Reichs returns with Temperance Brennan, a forensic anthropologist and she‑told sleuth, who investigates a complex case that begins with the murder of a teenage girl in a hit‑and‑run, a long‑dead businessman, and the illicit smuggling of mummified dogs from Peru. As Brennan pieces together the clues, she discovers that a disturbing human‑trafficking enterprise is the hidden force behind the seemingly unrelated events. The inquiry takes her across continents—first to South America, then to Afghanistan—forcing her to confront a powerful and secretive network. In addition, the investigation implicates her soon‑to‑be ex‑partner, whose ties to the trafficking ring threaten to unravel her personal and professional life.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Kathy Reichs
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