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Temperance Brennan

Temperance Brennan

24 books
Ongoing series

About this series

Follow forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan as she assists with complex criminal investigations. Each book presents a new case, blending scientific detail with suspenseful crime solving. This series is perfect for readers who enjoy mysteries with a strong procedural element.

Books

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#0.5

First Bones

Kathy Reichs

Novella

Temperance Brennan #0.5
Book cover of Déjà Dead
#13.0

Déjà Dead

Kathy Reichs

Temperance Brennan #1
Book cover of Death du jour
#23.0

Death du jour

Kathy Reichs

Temperance Brennan #2
Book cover of Deadly Decisions
#3

Deadly Decisions

Kathy Reichs

Temperance Brennan #3
Book cover of Fatal Voyage
#4

Fatal Voyage

Kathy Reichs

Temperance Brennan #4
Book cover of Grave Secrets
#5

Grave Secrets

Kathy Reichs

Temperance Brennan #5
Book cover of Bare bones
#6

Bare bones

Kathy Reichs

Temperance Brennan #6
Book cover of Monday Mourning
#7

Monday Mourning

Kathy Reichs

Temperance Brennan #7
Book cover of Cross Bones
#8

Cross Bones

Kathy Reichs

Temperance Brennan #8
Book cover of Break No Bones
#9

Break No Bones

Kathy Reichs

Temperance Brennan #9
Book cover of Bones to Ashes
#10

Bones to Ashes

Kathy Reichs

Temperance Brennan #10
Book cover of Devil Bones
#11

Devil Bones

Kathy Reichs

Temperance Brennan #11
Book cover of 206 Bones
#12

206 Bones

Kathy Reichs

Temperance Brennan #12
Book cover of Spider Bones
#13

Spider Bones

Kathy Reichs

Temperance Brennan #13
Book cover of Flash and bones
#14

Flash and bones

Kathy Reichs

Temperance Brennan #14
Book cover of Bones Are Forever
#15

Bones Are Forever

Kathy Reichs

Temperance Brennan #15
Book cover of Bones in her pocket
#15.5

Bones in her pocket

Kathy Reichs

Temperance Brennan #15.5
Book cover of Bones of the Lost
#16

Bones of the Lost

Kathy Reichs

Temperance Brennan #16
Book cover of Swamp Bones
#16.5

Swamp Bones

Kathy Reichs

Temperance Brennan #16.5
Book cover of Bones never lie
#17

Bones never lie

Kathy Reichs

Temperance Brennan #17
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#17.5

Bones on Ice

Kathy Reichs

Novella

Temperance Brennan #17.5
Book cover of Speaking in bones
#18

Speaking in bones

Kathy Reichs

Temperance Brennan #18
Book cover of A conspiracy of bones
#19

A conspiracy of bones

Kathy Reichs

Temperance Brennan #19
Book cover of The Bone Code
#20

The Bone Code

Kathy Reichs

Virals #3
Book cover of Cold, Cold Bones
#21

Cold, Cold Bones

Kathy Reichs

Temperance Brennan #21
Book cover of The Bone Hacker
#22

The Bone Hacker

Kathy Reichs

Temperance Brennan #22
Book cover of Fire and Bones
#23

Fire and Bones

Kathy Reichs

Temperance Brennan #23
Book cover of Evil Bones
#24

Evil Bones

Kathy Reichs

Temperance Brennan #24

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Frequently asked questions

  • Is the Temperance Brennan series connected to the TV show Bones?

    The Temperance Brennan book series is the basis for the television show Bones. While both feature a forensic anthropologist named Temperance Brennan, the TV series significantly diverges from the books in terms of character relationships, plotlines, and overall tone.

  • Can the Temperance Brennan books be read out of order?

    While each book presents a self-contained mystery, reading the Temperance Brennan series in order allows for a more complete understanding of the protagonist's personal life and professional development, which evolves throughout the series.

  • What makes the Temperance Brennan series unique?

    The series is notable for its deep dive into forensic anthropology, offering detailed scientific explanations and procedures that are central to solving the crimes. Kathy Reichs, the author, is a forensic anthropologist herself, lending authenticity to the scientific aspects.

  • How many temperance brennan books are there?

    There are 20 main entries in the Temperance Brennan series listed in the catalogue.