Bones on Ice

Temperance Brennan, Book 17.5

De: Kathy Reichs

Narrado por: Katherine Borowitz

Featuring a preview of the highly anticipated new thriller Speaking in Bones, this eBook original novella showcases #1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs at the peak of her powers. In Bones on Ice, forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan gets wrapped up in the ultimate cold case: a death on Mount Everest.

It is called the “death zone”: the point on Everest, nearly five miles high, above which a climber cannot be rescued. More than 250 souls have lost their lives there. Most of the bodies remain, abandoned, frozen in place. When an earthquake leads to a miraculous recovery, Dr. Temperance Brennan is hired to identify the frozen mummified human corpse. The victim is the daughter of a wealthy Charlotte couple who never got the chance to say goodbye. But far from offering solace and closure, Tempe’s findings only provoke more questions. What happened on Mount Everest? Was the young woman’s death an accident? Why aren’t the other climbers talking? And how far will those hiding the truth go to make sure the past stays buried?

Praise for Kathy Reichs and the Temperance Brennan series

“A genius at building suspense.”—New York Daily News

“Kathy Reichs writes smart—no, make that brilliant—mysteries that are as realistic as nonfiction and as fast-paced as the best thrillers about Jack Reacher, or Alex Cross.”—James Patterson

“Reichs, a forensic anthropologist, makes her crime novels intriguingly realistic.”—Entertainment Weekly

“One of the most distinctive and talented writers in the genre.”—Sandra Brown

“Every minute in the morgue with Tempe is golden.”—The New York Times Book Review

“Each book in Kathy Reichs’s fantastic Temperance Brennan series is better than the last.”—Lisa Scottoline

“Reichs always delivers a pulse-pounding story.”—Publishers Weekly “I love Kathy Reichs‎—always scary, always suspenseful, and I always learn something.”—Lee Child

©2015 Kathy Reichs (P)2015 Random House Audio

another great book

once again we have the pleasure of listening to a great book by Kathy. I have enjoyed both listening and reading this book

shorter is better

Probably one of my favorite books by Reichs so far. Shorter is better for me.

She Should Always Keep it Short

As the title suggests I prefer the two novellas by Kathy Reichs to her more traditional length stories. The novellas; for the most part, avoid the long rambling monologues and some of the intricate plot twists that characterize the majority of her works. Though even within the confines of her shorter works she still has the unfortunate habit of turning Tempe into a silly adult version of an impulsive adolescent. Unfortunately many female authors in mystery have what we refer to as the teenage slasher victim syndrome. They are always going into places and pursuing hunches into places, without weapons of course; that no one with a functioning cerebral cortex would get anywhere near. The author is obviously spending way too much of her time as the the executive producer of Bones because of most these activities come off as pure TV. Still the author's great knowledge of forensic anthropology and the medical examiner's office make up for the weak and repetitive plots she churns out; particularly when the story isn't a long one.

Wonderful!

I enjoyed the whole thing! Lots of twists and turns that totally caught me by surprise. I had known a little about Everest, including the facts about leaving those who had died.
Great short read ( listen)!

Not Barbara Rosenblat, But Borowitz Does Well

What made the experience of listening to Bones on Ice the most enjoyable?

Novella was fun because I usually listen or read her novels, and it was a joy to listen through it quickly.

What did you like best about this story?

It followed the same pace and formula as the novels, but a microwave version.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

Well, I'm a HUGE Barbara Rosenblat voice over fan, so I'm very biased. Katherine Borowitz did a good job once I got used to her voice.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Exactly the roller coaster I wanted and expected! In cute little niblet form!

Outstanding Story!

Kathy Reichs never disappoints. This was a good tale and I really enjoyed the novella length. Short stories usually leave me wanting more, this length was just right.

Another ascending triumph.

As always, Reichs' keeps entertaining and educating.
I thought I had it figured out but then twist, and I'm rethinking. Thanks for the mental exercise.

Always listening. Psychologist, BA English

This is the first female narrator that I have found tolerable. In fact, she was good, and better than some of the male narrators I have listened to. The story was short and for the price, it was worth it for a few hours listening. It was so much better than tthe JB Robb story I had just given up on, that it made this book actually feel intelligent with proper descriptions of the bones in the autopsy. I would recommend it to kill some time, but not one of the greats. I have not listened to a novella before, perhaps that's all they strive to be.

Tempe is so arrogant and judgemental

In her own mind, Temperance is a genius and everyone else is a moron. The stories are good but she is getting more difficult to like.

more ryan.

needed more of ryan in the story. it was interesting and a good story otherwise.