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Deadly Decisions

Deadly Decisions

CrimeMystery
Pages
360
Published
2002
Language
English

Synopsis

Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan is called to investigate a series of brutal murders in Montreal linked to a violent turf war between rival motorcycle gangs. When she discovers the remains of a young girl, the case becomes personal, forcing her to navigate a dangerous underworld where the police and the criminals are equally suspicious. Brennan must use her expertise in bone analysis to stop the body count from rising before she becomes the next target.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseGritty

Genres

Crime Mystery Thriller Amateur Sleuth

About the author

K
Kathy Reichs

Dr. Kathleen Joan Reichs (PhD) (née Toelle, born July 7, 1948) is an American crime writer, academic and forensic anthropologist for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, State of North Carolina, and for the Laboratoire des Sciences Judiciaires et de Médecine Légale for the province of Quebec. She is one of only fifty forensic anthropologists certified by the American Board of Forensic Anthropology and is on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. A professor of...

Characters

Temperance BrennanProtagonist
All characters in Deadly Decisions

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Deadly Decisions need to be read in order?

    While each book in the Temperance Brennan series features a self-contained mystery, reading them in publication order allows for a deeper understanding of the ongoing character development and evolving relationships.

  • Is there a TV show based on this book?

    The Temperance Brennan character and her work as a forensic anthropologist are the basis for the television series "Bones." While the show draws inspiration from the books, it features significant differences in plotlines and character dynamics.

  • What makes this book different from other forensic thrillers?

    Kathy Reichs, a real-life forensic anthropologist, brings an unparalleled level of scientific detail and authenticity to the forensic procedures and bone analysis in this novel, distinguishing it from many fictional accounts.