Recommendations based on Bones to Ashesby Kathy Reichs

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  1. Monday Mourning

    by Kathy Reichs
    Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan investigates a series of murders involving young girls in Montreal.

    The plot of the story revolves around Brennan trying to decipher the clues left behind by the skeletons of three girls found in a pizza parlor basement in Montreal, Quebec , Canada, which has a ... (Wikipedia)

  2. Break No Bones

    by Kathy Reichs
    Forensic anthropologist uncovers secrets of a long-forgotten crime while investigating a murder.

    Brennan and her students are working on a site of prehistoric graves on Dewees Island , South Carolina (a barrier island ), when a decomposing body is uncovered in a shallow grave off a lonely beach. ... (Wikipedia)

  3. Death du Jour

    by Kathy Reichs
    Forensic anthropologist solves a series of murders connected to a religious cult.

    On a bitterly cold March night in Montreal, Quebec , Canada, Brennan is exhuming the remains of a nun proposed for sainthood in the grounds of a church. Hours later she's called to the scene of an ... (Wikipedia)

  4. Body of Evidence

    by Patricia Cornwell
    Crime thriller featuring a female medical examiner investigating a series of murders.

    Kay Scarpetta, chief medical examiner of Virginia, gets involved in the case of a brutal stabbing death in Richmond of romance writer Beryl Madison. Then, Madison's greedy lawyer accuses Scarpetta of ... (Wikipedia)

  5. Point of Origin

    by Patricia Cornwell
    An FBI agent investigates a string of arson cases, uncovering a mysterious criminal.

    Dr Kay Scarpetta, Virginia Chief Medical Examiner and consulting pathologist for the federal law enforcement agency ATF , is called out to a farmhouse in Virginia that has been destroyed by fire. In ... (Wikipedia)

  6. Unnatural Exposure

    by Patricia Cornwell
    Dr. Kay Scarpetta investigates a series of murders linked to a dangerous virus, while dealing with personal and professional challenges.

    Virginia Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta has a bloody puzzle on her hands: five headless, limbless cadavers in Ireland , plus four similar victims in a landfill back home. Is a serial butcher ... (Wikipedia)

  7. The Bone Collector

    by Jeffery Deaver
    A detective and a forensic specialist race against time to stop a serial killer.

    Lincoln Rhyme was once a brilliant criminologist, a genius in the field of forensics – until an accident left him physically and emotionally shattered. But now a diabolical killer is challenging ... (Goodreads)

  8. Heat Wave

    by Richard Castle
    Detective solves a string of murders in a scorching summer heat wave in New York City.

    The New York Times bestseller, HEAT WAVE, is a tie-in to the ABC primetime show, CASTLE, that premiered in March 2009. The main character of the show, Richard Castle, is a bestselling mystery writer. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Vanish

    by Tess Gerritsen
    A gripping and suspenseful thriller, exposing the secrets of a sinister cult.

    A blessed event becomes a nightmare for pregnant homicide detective Jane Rizzoli when she finds herself on the wrong side of a hostage crisis in this timely and relentless thriller from the, New York ... (Goodreads)

  10. Obsession

    by Jonathan Kellerman
    A psychologist is drawn into a case involving a wealthy patient's obsession with a woman, leading to murder and a dangerous game of cat and mouse.

    With scores of millions of books in print, translation into two dozen languages, and one of the most popular heroes in contemporary fiction to his name, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jonathan ... (Goodreads)

  11. Manhunt

    by Janet Evanovich
    FBI agent tracks down a dangerous criminal with the help of a quirky bounty hunter. Fast-paced action and humor ensue.

    A woman with a talent for numbers, Alexandra Scott wanted to escape the rat race and go someplace where the men outnumber the women. Trading in her Wall Street job and fancy condo for a rundown cabin ... (Goodreads)

  12. Deception on His Mind

    by Elizabeth George
    Inspector Lynley investigates the murder of a young boy in a seaside town, uncovering dark secrets and hidden motives.

    Balford-le-Nez is a dying seatown on the coast of Essex. But when a member of the town's small but growing Asian community, a Pakistani named Haytham Querashi, is found dead near its beach, his neck ... (Goodreads)

  13. Dexter in the Dark

    by Jeff Lindsay
    Dexter Morgan, blood spatter analyst and serial killer, faces a new challenge when his Dark Passenger disappears.

    Dexter Morgan investigates a double homicide at the University of Miami campus, where 2 female students have been found burned & beheaded. Their heads are replaced by the ceramic heads of bulls. ... (Wikipedia)

  14. Indelible

    by Karin Slaughter
    A young woman's brutal attack and murder haunt her sister and the detective who failed to solve the case. Secrets unravel as they seek justice.

    An officer is shot point-blank in the Grant County police station and police chief Jeffrey Tolliver is wounded, setting off a terrifying hostage situation with medical examiner Sara Linton at the ... (Goodreads)

  15. The Coffin Dancer

    by Jeffery Deaver
    A daring criminal eludes capture from an FBI agent in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase.

    Detective Lincoln Rhyme , the foremost criminal inspector in the Capitol as a Peacekeeper, is put on the trail of the Coffin Dancer, a cunning professional killer who has continually big-brained the ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Beyond Reach

    by Karin Slaughter
    A small town is rocked by a brutal murder, and the investigation uncovers dark secrets and long-held grudges.

    Sara Linton–resident medical examiner/pediatrician in Grant County, Georgia, --has plenty of hardship to deal with, including defending herself in a heartbreaking malpractice suit. So when her ... (Goodreads)

  17. T is for Trespass

    by Sue Grafton
    Detective Kinsey Millhone investigates the disappearance of a client's daughter, uncovering a web of secrets and lies.

    Kinsey's cantankerous neighbor Gus is badly injured in a fall and hires Solana Rojas, a private nurse, to help him while he recuperates. Kinsey becomes suspicious when Gus becomes isolated and ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Double Cross

    by James Patterson
    An FBI agent races against time to stop a terrorist from unleashing a deadly virus.

    Four years prior to the beginning of the story, Kyle Craig is sent to prison for his crimes in, Roses Are Red, and, Violets Are Blue, and swears revenge upon Detective Alex Cross , who was ... (Wikipedia)

  19. Ice Cold

    by Tess Gerritsen
    A murder investigation takes a dark turn as a detective uncovers secrets from her past.

    In Wyoming for a medical conference, Boston medical examiner Maura Isles joins a group of friends on a spur-of-the-moment ski trip. But when their SUV stalls on a snow-choked mountain road, they're ... (Goodreads)

  20. Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd

    by Alan Bradley
    Amateur sleuth Flavia de Luce uses her ingenuity and chemistry skills to solve a murder mystery.

    In spite of being ejected from Miss Bodycote’s Female Academy in Canada, twelve-year-old Flavia de Luce is excited to be sailing home to England. But instead of a joyous homecoming, she is greeted on ... (Goodreads)

  21. Blindsighted

    by Karin Slaughter
    A small Georgia town is rocked by a series of gruesome murders, and it's up to a female detective to solve the case.

    A small Georgia town erupts in panic when a young college professor is found brutally mutilated in the local diner. But it’s only when town pediatrician and coroner Sara Linton does the autopsy that ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. Deadlocked

    by Charlaine Harris
    A supernatural murder mystery, with a Southern-twist, as a secret world of vampires, shapeshifters and fairies is revealed.

    Growing up with telepathic abilities, Sookie Stackhouse realized early on that there are things she'd rather not know. An now that she's an adult, she also realizes that some things she knows about, ... (Goodreads)

  23. Can You Keep a Secret?

    by Sophie Kinsella
    A young woman discovers her life is filled with secrets when a random encounter sparks a new adventure.

    Emma Corrigan is a young woman in London, England . She is in a stable, but dull, relationship with the "perfect" man, and is currently attempting to climb the corporate ladder at Panther Cola, a ... (Wikipedia)

  24. Skinny Dip

    by Carl Hiaasen
    A woman’s revenge plot against her husband for attempting to murder her.

    Charles Regis "Chaz" Perrone, PhD, is a young marine biologist who has devoted his life solely to the lazy pursuit of a hedonistic existence. His insatiable greed drives him to collude with Samuel ... (Wikipedia)

  25. The Longest Ride

    by Nicholas Sparks
    A bittersweet love story between two very different people, discovering that age is just a number.

    Professional bull rider Luke Collins ( Scott Eastwood ) meets Sophia Danko ( Britt Robertson ), an art student at Wake Forest University , after she attends a show. On the way home from their first ... (Wikipedia)

  26. Dragonfly in Amber

    by Diana Gabaldon
    Romantic adventure through history as two time travelers fight to change their destiny.

    Claire Randall has returned to her own time, where she has been living for 20 years with her husband Frank. Following his death, she brings her daughter, Brianna, to the home of the Randalls' old ... (Wikipedia)

  27. The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

    by Edgar Allan Poe
    A collection of dark and mysterious stories and verses, exploring the human psyche.

    The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe , by Edgar Allan Poe , is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. Something Blue

    by Emily Giffin
    A woman navigates the intricacies of marriage, friendships, and career choices.

    Darcy Rhone has always been able to rely on a few things: her beauty and charm. Her fiancé Dex. Her lifelong best friend Rachel. She never needed anything else. Or so she thinks until Dex calls of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. The Ritual Bath

    by Faye Kellerman
    A female detective investigates a religious murder, uncovering a web of secrets.

    Detective Peter Decker of the LAPD is stunned when he gets the report. Someone has shattered the sanctuary of a remote yeshiva community in the California hills with an unimaginable crime. One of the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. The Surgeon

    by Tess Gerritsen
    A serial killer is on the loose in Boston, targeting young women. Detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles race to catch the killer before he strikes again.

    A terrifying new serial killer begins stalking the streets of Boston , using his vast medical knowledge to systematically torture and kill vulnerable women, a modus operandi which has earned him the ... (Wikipedia)