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Cross Bones

A Novel

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Cross Bones

By: Kathy Reichs
Narrated by: Michele Pawk
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When an Orthodox Jew is found shot to death in Montreal, Temperance Brennan is called in to examine the body and to figure out the puzzling damage to the corpse. Unexpectedly, a stranger slips her a photograph of a skeleton and assures her the picture is the key to the victim's death. Before she knows it, Tempe is involved in an international mystery as old as Jesus, a mystery that could rewrite 2000 years of religious history.

Tempe learns that the stranger's picture shows bones uncovered during an archeological dig. She discovers the Montreal shooting victim ran an import business that might have fronted for the trade of black market antiquities. Along with Detective Andrew Ryan and biblical archeologist Jake Drum, Tempe travels to Israel to probe the origins of the skeleton and the ancient crypt in which it was found.

They make a startling discovery that raises radical questions about Christ's death and places them squarely in the middle of a swirling controversy. Could one of the tombs really be Christ's last resting place? Or, has someone concocted an elaborate hoax?

©2005 Kathy Reichs; 2005 Simon and Schuster Audio
Medical Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths
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Critic reviews

"Such bloody good beach reading." ( USA Today)
"There's nothing like a morgue mystery to brighten up a summer day." ( Entertainment Weekly)
"Likely to leave you with the shivers of an ice storm." ( People)
Intriguing Storyline • Interesting Historical Mystery • Polished Performance • Great Characterization
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I have enjoyed Kathy Reich books but this one I found disappointing. Subject matter is controversial and the story dragged on in parts.

Not a fan of this story

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This coroner finds herself to be above reproach in all aspects of her life whether personal or professional.
Endless details that bore the reader.

story about a coroner

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There were several "glitches/skips" in the recording that made following difficult listening at the time.

?production trouble?

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Really enjoyed this book! I like Kathy's writing in general but found this story keeping me wanting more. I read one comment that it was too much like a scientific lecture, and I can see where some might find that the details of miocondral dna a bit tedious but I found it fascinating. Well worth your time.

Made me think...

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I found this story very confusing and hard to follow. The performance didn’t help it either.

Not my favorite

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I liked this one. like her other books for me, they take awhile to get good.

better than the reviews

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This is one of the best I've listened to so far. I am really glad I have found this author. She never disappoints!!

great book

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I have promptly dived into Ms Reichs' stories and for the most part have come up for air only occasionally, being totally immersed in her stories. This one was different. There did not seem to be as much technical information and the stories seemed to be much more involved in the political situation.
I am not as absorbed in the socio-political atmosphere and so didn't appreciate this tale as much.
As for the narrator: PLEASE have an accent coach help this person!! She does quite well, and the narrative bubbles along quite well, and then
"SCREECH!" The resultant audible whiplash is most distressing!! Not all of her narration is like that, but enough that it is jarring to the ears.
In all, I have gotten used to this narrator and enjoy her work, but when the jolts come, they grab me by the neck.
I have accessed the list of books and their order; so now it's on to the next one..........tally ho!!!!!!!



Not what I am used to

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I loved the background info woven into the plot. The conspiracy theories were fascinating. But the ending was firmly grounded in reality and plausibility.

Shades of Dan Brown

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The only issue I've had with this book is some chapters have really long pauses between the end and new chapter identification. Not all chapters, but enough and sporadic to where you think something is wrong with your device.

Good book...

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