Fatal Voyage Kathy Reichs is a mystery book that brings together mystery, investigation, and suspense. The book is suited to readers who enjoy uncovering clues, following investigations, and piecing together unanswered questions.
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"Fans of TV's CSI: Crime Scene Investigation should be in heaven" (People) stepping into the world of forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan, star of Kathy Reichs' electrifyingly authentic bestsellers.
She has a passion for the truth . . . and this time, it's taking her down.
A commercial airliner disaster has brought Tempe Brennan to the North Carolina mountains as a member of the investigative agency DMORT. As bomb theories abound, Tempe soon discovers a jarring piece of evidence that raises dangerous questions -- and gets her thrown from the DMORT team. Relentless in her pursuit of its significance, Tempe uncovers a shocking, multilayered tale of deceit and depravity as she probes her way into frightening territory -- where someone wants her stopped in her tracks.
Amazon.com Review
When forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan joins the Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team mobilized to investigate an airplane crash in North Carolina's Smoky Mountains, she literally stumbles on a body part that doesn't match up with the remains of any of the plane's passengers. The leg she grabs out of the jaws of a coyote feeding on the carnage scattered around the site belongs to an unidentified elderly man, and seems to have no connection with the disaster. But an abandoned hunting lodge near the crash site does, although before Tempe can figure out exactly how they're linked, she's pulled off the DMORT unit and forced to stand idly by as her professional reputation goes up in flames. When Andrew Ryan, a detective familiar to readers of Kathy Reichs's earlier books (Deja Dead, Death du Jour, Deadly Decisions), appears on the scene, another mystery begins to unfold. There seems to be no trace of two men on the plane's manifest, Ryan's partner and his seatmate, a criminal who was being escorted back to Canada via Washington, D.C., the doomed flight's final destination, to stand trial for murder.
As usual, Reichs serves up a solid helping of forensic science as the DMORT operatives do their thing, and Tempe traces the remains of a man killed 40 years ago to a series of ritual murders of senior citizens, and further to those whose influence was responsible for her firing. Reichs keeps the narrative moving along despite the somewhat ponderous technical and scientific information; her pacing is brisk and her series heroine in fine form. Tempe's romantic life gets more interesting with every new adventure. A solid thriller that will please the best-selling author's regular readers and serve as a good introduction to new ones. --Jane Adams
From Publishers Weekly
Called in to investigate a horrific North Carolina airplane crash, forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan (Tempe to her friends) finds that the bodies of the 88 young people on board have become inexplicably mixed up with evidence of an older crime and gets fired. It turns out a local politician has a vested interest to protect. Although Tempe deals with the details of death every working day, neither she nor her creator, real-life forensic scientist and university professor Kathy Reichs (Deadly Decisions, etc.) ever exploit those details for morbidity or melodrama. That restraint, rendered superbly by understated reader Borowitz and combined with a riveting plot, makes for a terrific audio package exciting and intelligent entertainment. Borowitz is perfectly cast as the 50-ish Brennan: wise, self-deprecating and funny. Simultaneous release with Scribner hardcover (Forecasts, May 21).
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About Kathy Reichs
Kathy Reichs is a bestselling American author, forensic anthropologist, and academic best known for her gripping crime thrillers featuring the brilliant forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. Renowned for combining real-world forensic science with suspenseful storytelling, Reichs has earned a devoted readership among fans of crime fiction, murder mysteries, detective novels, and scientific thrillers. Her professional experience in forensic anthropology gives her stories a distinctive sense of realism, taking readers beyond conventional detective fiction and into the fascinating world of human identification, skeletal analysis, criminal investigations, and the scientific clues that can help uncover the truth. For readers who enjoy intelligent mysteries, complex investigations, unexpected twists, and compelling female protagonists, Kathy Reichs offers a captivating reading experience that balances scientific detail with fast-paced suspense.
Early Life, Education, and Forensic Science Career
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Kathy Reichs developed an academic career that eventually brought her into the specialized field of forensic anthropology. She earned her undergraduate degree in anthropology from American University before completing her master's degree and Ph.D. in physical anthropology at Northwestern University. Her extensive education and professional experience helped establish her as a respected expert in the examination and identification of human remains. Unlike many crime writers who rely primarily on imagination or research, Reichs draws on practical experience in forensic investigations to create convincing fictional cases. Her work has included consulting for medical examiner offices in North Carolina and Quebec, teaching forensic anthropology, assisting with the identification of human remains, and contributing to investigations involving mass graves and disaster victims. She has also worked with international forensic investigations, including efforts connected to the United Nations Tribunal on Genocide in Rwanda and the recovery of victims following the September 11 attacks. These experiences have influenced the authenticity of her fiction, allowing her to explore not only the scientific challenges of identifying the dead but also the human stories, unanswered questions, and emotional consequences behind criminal investigations.
How Kathy Reichs Created Temperance Brennan
One of the most important milestones in Kathy Reichs's literary career was the creation of Dr. Temperance Brennan, a highly skilled forensic anthropologist whose scientific expertise becomes essential to solving complex crimes. First introduced in Reichs's debut novel, Déjà Dead, published in 1997, Brennan quickly became one of the most recognizable protagonists in contemporary forensic crime fiction. The character reflects aspects of Reichs's own professional world while remaining a fictional personality with her own investigative challenges, relationships, and personal...Read More