Fire and Bones, A Temperance Brennan Novel Book 23 By Kathy Reichs

In A Conspiracy of Bones, #1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs delivers a gripping thriller featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. Called to Washington, DC, to investigate the victims of a deadly arson, Tempe’s unease about fire scenes proves well-founded. The blaze has ravaged a building in Foggy Bottom, a historically intriguing neighborhood, prompting Tempe to probe the property’s past.

Her investigation uncovers a connection to the Foggy Bottom Gang, a notorious group of bootleggers and racketeers from the 1930s and 40s. Teaming up with telejournalist Ivy Doyle, Tempe discovers that the son of a former gang member has been murdered in a high-profile part of the district. What initially seems like a puzzling coincidence soon evolves into a complex web of targeted attacks and unresolved mysteries.

As Tempe and Ivy dive deeper into the case, another Foggy Bottom-linked property is engulfed in flames, resulting in yet another fatality. With each step forward, Tempe feels increasingly exposed, sensing that her every move is being anticipated and that a deadly threat lurks around every corner.

Reichs’ latest novel weaves together historical intrigue with contemporary danger, creating a pulse-pounding narrative where Tempe’s sharp instincts and relentless pursuit of the truth are put to the ultimate test. A Conspiracy of Bones is a twisty, unputdownable thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.