Louanne W. (Obxpelican) reviewed Deadly Decisions (Temperance Brennan, Bk 3) on + 26 more book reviews
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I enjoyed the suspense of this one - it could have ended in one of several different ways and I wasn't able to guess which way it would go. The personal relationships between characters was quite realistic and down to earth.
Ann (constant-reader) reviewed Deadly Decisions (Temperance Brennan, Bk 3) on + 130 more book reviews
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I've always liked Kathy Reichs because her writing and detail are entertaining as well as accurate. She is also far less preachy than Patricia Cornwell. Tempe Brennan is just as smart as Cornwell's heroine (whose name I've forgotten) but she is far more real, and much less of a martyr. This is a good, solid book in the series.
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Interesting details re:forensic science. Well written thriller. As good as Patricia Cornwell's books.
Sylvia S. (whiteazalea) reviewed Deadly Decisions (Temperance Brennan, Bk 3) on + 66 more book reviews
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Another great book from Kathy Reichs. Interesting characters.
Jennifer L. (loyallioness) reviewed Deadly Decisions (Temperance Brennan, Bk 3) on + 33 more book reviews
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A good, fast, scary read
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Another good book. This one revoloved around motorcycle gangs and Tempe's nephew Kit. I found this one less grisley than her first. And a quick read overall.
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For me it was alittle slow at first, but once I got started I couldn't hardly put it down. Read most of it in one day!
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Nine-year-old Emily Anne Toussaint is shot dead on a Montreal street. A North Carolina teenager disappears from her home and parts of what may be her skeleton are found hundreds of miles away. For Dr. Temperance Brennan, a forensic anthropologist in both Montreal and North Carolina, the deaths kindle deep emotions that propel her on a harrowing journey into the world of outlaw motorcycle gangs.
. From blood-splatter patterns and ground-penetrating radar to bone-sample analysis, Deadly Decisions triumphantly combines the authenticity of a world-class forensic professional with the narrative power of a brilliant new crime-writing star. This richly nuanced thriller is sure to catapult a uniquely gifted author to even greater heights.
. From blood-splatter patterns and ground-penetrating radar to bone-sample analysis, Deadly Decisions triumphantly combines the authenticity of a world-class forensic professional with the narrative power of a brilliant new crime-writing star. This richly nuanced thriller is sure to catapult a uniquely gifted author to even greater heights.
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Another page-turner from the creator of the "Bones" televison series. Follow Tempe Brennan as she uses her forensic skills to solve another crime.
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Kathy Reichs' writing is engaging and makes for wonderful light reading, which makes this a good read even during the slower parts of the novel.
If you're a fan of the television series, be aware that the books are not at all similar. In my opinion, that's a wonderful thing. While Temperance Brennan's television self makes for humorous watching, it would be terrible to read about someone that disconnected from human interaction. Reichs' Temperance Brennan is transparent about what she feels and passionate about all aspects of her work and life.
If you're a fan of the television series, be aware that the books are not at all similar. In my opinion, that's a wonderful thing. While Temperance Brennan's television self makes for humorous watching, it would be terrible to read about someone that disconnected from human interaction. Reichs' Temperance Brennan is transparent about what she feels and passionate about all aspects of her work and life.
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Another good novel about the intriguing world of forensic pathology. The heroine, Tempe Brennan, is a good character and I like her more than Kay Scarpetta (Cornwell's character)!
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I found this book to be one of the best mysteries I've read in a long time, and recommend it to others. I like knowing the author herself is a forensic anthropologist! Makes for a great read! Plan to read her others!
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interesting mystery with alot of twists
Jennifer F. (firegirl) reviewed Deadly Decisions (Temperance Brennan, Bk 3) on + 6 more book reviews
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VERY GOOD. NOT HER BEST BUT STILL WAY BETTER THAN OTHER AUTHORS.
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As usual, you get so caught up in the book you don't want to put it down.
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Great book!! Interesting characters.
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nine-year old Emily is shot dead on a Montreal street. a Teenager in North Carolina disappears from her home and parts of what may be her skeleton are foun hundreds of miles away. For Dr. Temperance Brennan, a forensic anthropologist in both Montreal and North Carolina, the deaths kindle deep emotions that propel her on a harrowing journy into the world of outlaw motorcycle gangs. If you like Patricia Cornwell, you will like this book.
Melissa D. (bookharlot) reviewed Deadly Decisions (Temperance Brennan, Bk 3) on + 9 more book reviews
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Another great book in a fascinating series about a forensic anthropologist.
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The technical part of this book is fasinating and the motorcycle gang angle is very different.
Susan P. (TwiggySC1973) reviewed Deadly Decisions (Temperance Brennan, Bk 3) on + 31 more book reviews
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I really enjoyed this book and it's the 3rd in her series. I enjoy the Temperance character.
Michelle D. (Tribefan) reviewed Deadly Decisions (Temperance Brennan, Bk 3) on + 56 more book reviews
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I enjoyed this better than her two previous books and cannot wait to get my hands on the next one!
Nine-year-old Emily Anne Toussaint is fatally shot on a Montreal street. A North Carolina teenager disappears from her home, and parts of her skeleton are found hundreds of miles away. The shocking deaths propel forensic anthropologist Tempe Brennan from north to south, and deep into a shattering investigation inside the bizarre culture of outlaw motorcycle gangs -- where one misstep could bring disaster for herself or someone she loves. Kathy Reichs? astonishing bestseller pulses with cutting-edge scientific know-how -- and the narrative power of an award-winning crime fiction star.
Nine-year-old Emily Anne Toussaint is fatally shot on a Montreal street. A North Carolina teenager disappears from her home, and parts of her skeleton are found hundreds of miles away. The shocking deaths propel forensic anthropologist Tempe Brennan from north to south, and deep into a shattering investigation inside the bizarre culture of outlaw motorcycle gangs -- where one misstep could bring disaster for herself or someone she loves. Kathy Reichs? astonishing bestseller pulses with cutting-edge scientific know-how -- and the narrative power of an award-winning crime fiction star.
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Couldn't put it down until I finished it.
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Excellent read...fast paced and lively like the other Tempe Brennan stories.
I really liked this book. Not only was it a good mystery, but even the very title makes you want to be more careful & more aware of the outcome of decisions in real life.
Shannan S. (shealayha) reviewed Deadly Decisions (Temperance Brennan, Bk 3) on + 5 more book reviews
As usual, Reichs tale is detailed to the max. While I enjoyed the storyline, I was not impressed with the amount of detail she supplied about each and every act and character. She seems to go overboard with her analysis and makes me skip paragraphs or pages due to boredom! I usually am enthralled with her work, but am finding this excessive attention to detail to be the downfall.
Tara T. (tarataylor) - , reviewed Deadly Decisions (Temperance Brennan, Bk 3) on + 107 more book reviews
This one was just okay for me. I'm not really sure about this series. I enjoy the TV show, Bones, but the books are nothing like the show. I find the books hard to read and follow with all of the medical/scientific descriptions whereas the show is better at "dumbing" things down for lay people. Just not my favorite.
Shirley D. (bookattic) -
Very good book. Reichs, as Temperance Brennan, brings a lot of her real life experiences into her books. Makes for lots of twists and turns and unexpected
outcomes. Have already started on her next book.
outcomes. Have already started on her next book.
very fast paced, I was finished before I was ready, thank goodness I have the next one!!!
It is a really good book. I love suspense books and it is one of my favorites. If you like books about organised crime you'll like this one.
A forensic thriller - anthropologist Tempe Brennan moves from Canada to So. Carolina in this story of the culture of outlaw motorcycle gangs -- fast paced.
Chloe W. (Books4Chloe) reviewed Deadly Decisions (Temperance Brennan, Bk 3) on + 2 more book reviews
Another great book by Kathy Reichs.
Lindsey M. (lsmcnellis) reviewed Deadly Decisions (Temperance Brennan, Bk 3) on + 18 more book reviews
These books are nothing like the TV series, although I now enjoy both. I like that there is a French connection - I get to read the French and know what it says before the translation - although there is not too much French. The mystery is great - sure there is murder and mayhem - but it is more about putting the pieces together than gore. You also get to learn about a lot science and procedure - very interesting stuff, especially when it is not in a textbook!
This particular one was not one of my favorite. It jumped around a lot and it is starting to get a little clichéd that Tempe always has a relative who gets caught up in what ever she happens to be investigating.
This particular one was not one of my favorite. It jumped around a lot and it is starting to get a little clichéd that Tempe always has a relative who gets caught up in what ever she happens to be investigating.
Dr. Brennan is back at it again, this time digging up skeletons and secrets of Montreal's rough 'n rowdy outlaw motorcycle clubs. Complicating matters is Andrew Ryan's apparent sudden turn to the dark side and a visit from Brennan's bike-loving nephew.
Another solid mystery. However, at this point, Brennan has run out of family members to get in the middle of her investigation, so hopefully the next book will adopt a different formula.
Another solid mystery. However, at this point, Brennan has run out of family members to get in the middle of her investigation, so hopefully the next book will adopt a different formula.
Barbara L. (thecomet) reviewed Deadly Decisions (Temperance Brennan, Bk 3) on + 125 more book reviews
This book has a lot of things familiar with the TV "Bones". Ths series is a great read and Tempe sure likes helping to solve the mystery, even though bones are her field.
Lynda C. (Readnmachine) reviewed Deadly Decisions (Temperance Brennan, Bk 3) on + 1474 more book reviews
Dr. Temperance Brennan finds herself and her nephew in the midst of a motorcycle gang war that is piling up bodies in Montreal -- and that doesn't count the long-deceased victims that are turning up. The two bad apples in this tale are obvious fairly early on, and it takes longer than it should for her to figure out what's going on.
A terrific mystery!
Great read!
Another very good Bones book!
The heroine was detailed, logical, calculating, and ..... boring.
I don't watch "Bones" nor have I read any other Temperance Brennan books so I make no comparisons. This book was the first I had read by Kathy Reichs so I'm starting out with a clean slate.
The forensic details are amazing. They are technical and precise - intuitive and direct. I think they ran a bit long and could have been summarized a bit better and still maintained their "point." The lecture hall discussion about motorcycle gangs was interesting but it was like reading Wikipedia.
I suppose if it wasn't dead and/or in need of analysis, then Termperance really didn't know what to do with it. She's lost on personal relationships, as evidenced by the fact that she'd rather wait for a man than move on. A man she knows she may never hear from.
This book was a hard read for me.
I don't watch "Bones" nor have I read any other Temperance Brennan books so I make no comparisons. This book was the first I had read by Kathy Reichs so I'm starting out with a clean slate.
The forensic details are amazing. They are technical and precise - intuitive and direct. I think they ran a bit long and could have been summarized a bit better and still maintained their "point." The lecture hall discussion about motorcycle gangs was interesting but it was like reading Wikipedia.
I suppose if it wasn't dead and/or in need of analysis, then Termperance really didn't know what to do with it. She's lost on personal relationships, as evidenced by the fact that she'd rather wait for a man than move on. A man she knows she may never hear from.
This book was a hard read for me.
What the author does with this series: Kathy Reichs started off slow but gets better and better. This is part of the series called the Tempe Brenner â Forensic Anthropologist. This paragraph applies to all books in this series. Tempe is a anthropologist who works for medical examiners in Montreal, Quebec and Charlotte North Caroline
Even though the books are often very detailed in both location and the examination of the remains, the story often moves faster than you expect.
Do you need to read this series in order: YES or you miss out on too much of the back stories.
Triggers: This is a book about medical examiners at its core, so lots of references to dead bodies, some are described in strong detail (in a forensic way).Our anthropologist ends up in some life threatening situations and on a couple of occasions in the series, animals are killed, sometimes gratuitously. Relatives of Tempe often in up wounded as the bad persons try to get to her through her family.
Dr. Temperance Brennan, star of Kathy Reichs' electrifyingly authentic bestsellers. When innocent blood is spilled, she deciphers the shattering truth it holds. Nine-year-old Emily Anne Toussaint is fatally shot on a Montreal street. A North Carolina teenager disappears from her home, and parts of her skeleton are found hundreds of miles away. The shocking deaths propel Tempe Brennan from north to south, and deep into a shattering investigation inside the bizarre culture of outlaw motorcycle gangs -- where one misstep could bring disaster for herself or someone she loves.
Even though the books are often very detailed in both location and the examination of the remains, the story often moves faster than you expect.
Do you need to read this series in order: YES or you miss out on too much of the back stories.
Triggers: This is a book about medical examiners at its core, so lots of references to dead bodies, some are described in strong detail (in a forensic way).Our anthropologist ends up in some life threatening situations and on a couple of occasions in the series, animals are killed, sometimes gratuitously. Relatives of Tempe often in up wounded as the bad persons try to get to her through her family.
Dr. Temperance Brennan, star of Kathy Reichs' electrifyingly authentic bestsellers. When innocent blood is spilled, she deciphers the shattering truth it holds. Nine-year-old Emily Anne Toussaint is fatally shot on a Montreal street. A North Carolina teenager disappears from her home, and parts of her skeleton are found hundreds of miles away. The shocking deaths propel Tempe Brennan from north to south, and deep into a shattering investigation inside the bizarre culture of outlaw motorcycle gangs -- where one misstep could bring disaster for herself or someone she loves.
good book. i really enjoy reading Kathy Reichs' material in order.
I knew I would enjoy Tempe as I have read later ones, and IDID! Donna M
W.E. G. (elizaduckie) reviewed Deadly Decisions (Temperance Brennan, Bk 3) on + 60 more book reviews
Temperance Brennan, Forensic Anthropologist, searches through confusing bits of dead bodies to find who killed two bikers and a nine year old girl. "She moves from South to North, and deep into a shattering investigation inside the bizarre culture of outlaw motorcycle gangs - where one misstep could bring disaster for herself or someone she loves. Kathy Reichs' astonishing bestseller pulses with cutting edge scientific know how--and the narrative power of an award winning crime fiction star"
Complicated and interesting plot!
Complicated and interesting plot!
A very enjoyable read. Dr. Brennan is in Montreal investigating the connection between the death of a nine-year-old shot on the street and a North Carolina teenager as part of her skeleton is found near an outlaw bikers club house.
My daughter can't get enough of these books. she just loves them and the show
Nine-year old Emily Anne Toussaint is fatally shot on a Montreal street. A North Carolina teenager disappears from her home, and parts of her skeleton are found hundreds of miles away. the shocking deaths propel tempe Brennan from north to south, and deep into a shattering investigation inside the bizarre culture of outlaw motorcycle gangs- where one misstep could bring disaster for herself or someone she loves.
Another in her excellent series! It is fun to watch Reichs' progression as a writer by reading this series in order. It is also interesting to compare the characters to the "Bones" TV series, which I watch religiously.
Dark as are all of Kathy Reichs' books. If you're looking for the Bones that appears on TV - this isn't it. What it is, is a masterful forensic thriller written as only an ex-forensic anthropologist could do it.
"Nine year old Emily Toussaint is fatally shot on a Montreal street. A North Carolina teenage disappears from her home, and parts of her skeleton are found hundreds of miles away. The shocking deaths propel forense anthropologist tempe Brennan from north to south and deep into a shattering investigation inside the bizarre culture of outlaw motorcycle gangs - where one misstep could bring diaster for herself or someone she loves. Kathy Reichs' NYTimes bestseller pulses with cutting edge scientific know-how and the narrative power of an award-winning crime fiction star."
"Nine year old Emily Toussaint is fatally shot on a Montreal street. A North Carolina teenage disappears from her home, and parts of her skeleton are found hundreds of miles away. The shocking deaths propel forense anthropologist tempe Brennan from north to south and deep into a shattering investigation inside the bizarre culture of outlaw motorcycle gangs - where one misstep could bring diaster for herself or someone she loves. Kathy Reichs' NYTimes bestseller pulses with cutting edge scientific know-how and the narrative power of an award-winning crime fiction star."
Book 3 of the Temperance Brennan Series.
Tempe is involved in investigating a series of murders that occur during a biker gang war in Montreal. Kit, her nephew comes to visit and gets drawn into the frey.
Tempe is involved in investigating a series of murders that occur during a biker gang war in Montreal. Kit, her nephew comes to visit and gets drawn into the frey.
Marilyn O. (marnie38reads) reviewed Deadly Decisions (Temperance Brennan, Bk 3) on + 8 more book reviews
A really god read. Holds your interest every chapter. Highly recommend
Nine-year-old Emily Anne Toussaint is fatally shot on a Montreal street. A north Carolina teenager disappers from her home, and parts of her skeleton are found hundreds of miles away. The shocking deaths propel forensic anthropologist Tempe Brennan from north to south, and deep into a shattering investigation inside the bizarre culture of outlaw motorcycle gangs-where one misstep could bring disaster for herself or someone she loves. Kathy Reich's New York Times bestseller pulses with cutting-edge scientific know how-and the narrative power of an award-winning crime fiction star.. Book in good shape
Great forensics series. Check it out on TV.
Meredith S. (meresneade) reviewed Deadly Decisions (Temperance Brennan, Bk 3) on + 42 more book reviews
Good series
great series!
The Bones author. Good read.
From the back cover:
Nine-year-old Emily Anne Toussaint is fatally shot on a Montreal street. A North Carolina teenager disappears from her home, and parts of her skeleton are found hundres of miles away. The shocking deaths propel forensic anthropologist Tempe Brennan from north to south, and deep into a shattering investigation inside the bizarre culture of outlaw motorcycle gangs-- where one misstep could bring disaster for herself or someone she loves. Kathy Reichs' New York Times bestseller pulses with cutting-edge scientific know-how--and the narrative power of an award winning crime fiction star.
Nine-year-old Emily Anne Toussaint is fatally shot on a Montreal street. A North Carolina teenager disappears from her home, and parts of her skeleton are found hundres of miles away. The shocking deaths propel forensic anthropologist Tempe Brennan from north to south, and deep into a shattering investigation inside the bizarre culture of outlaw motorcycle gangs-- where one misstep could bring disaster for herself or someone she loves. Kathy Reichs' New York Times bestseller pulses with cutting-edge scientific know-how--and the narrative power of an award winning crime fiction star.
good read
Forensic anthropology at it's finest
