Break No Bones, by Kathy Reichs

This is the tenth book in the series that inspired the television drama “Bones.” Fans of the show will find the book drastically different when compared to the TV series they have become accustomed to. The book starts with forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan working at an archaeological dig on Dewees Island with some grad students. The dig takes a turn for the worse when a newer body is uncovered in the dig and upon further investigation is shown to have some unusual characteristics. The hunt is on for both the identity of the body, and the killer. Soon another body is found with similar markings. After that the bodies keep piling up. Tempe’s personal life is also in disarray when both her estranged husband Pete, and her current beau Ryan show up on the island. With the emotional turmoil threatening to boil over and a killer on the loose, Tempe takes some of the investigating into her own hands. This could have dire consequences for Tempe. Break no Bones is another success from Kathy Reichs. This book is not for those who don’t like murder mystery or who are not comfortable with extensive forensic detail. A forensic anthropologist herself, Reichs always has intense detail in her writing. It is not required for the reader to have read the other books prior to this one in this series.

review submitted by Katie, grade 10, Library Peer Tutor