Deadly Decisions / Fatal Voyage

Temperance Brennan #3-4

by Kathy Reichs

Deadly Decisions

Nine-year-old Emily Anne Toussaint is fatally shot on a Montreal street. A North Carolina teenager disappears from her home, and parts of her skeleton are found hundreds of miles away. These shocking deaths propel Tempe Brennan from north to south, and deep into a shattering investigation inside the bizarre culture of outlaw motorcycle gangs—where one misstep could bring disaster for herself or someone she loves.


Fatal Voyage

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.

Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Crime, Anthropology

845 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Kathy Reichs is a 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 anthropology at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Dr. Reichs is a native of Chicago, where she received her Ph.D. at Northwestern. She now divides her time between Charlotte and Montreal and is a frequent expert witness in criminal trials.

Awards:
Arthur Ellis Award
◊ Best First Novel (1998): Deja Dead

Reviews

[Alin Ierima · Rating 1 out of 5]

It just didn't do it for me, really. Too many gory details, and a lacking plot which made the book one of the most boring novels I've read. I liked the humour, though, even though it was a cheap one and it won't affect the rating I gave to the book.

[Christopher Steele · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you have read one of Kathy Reichs novels before it follows the same formula as Brennan is once again tasked with solving a case only this time it’s not just one set of bones she has to deal with. This time the story takes us into the world of biker gangs and all that surrounds them. It was a fun read though I found like her other books that she would get to deep into the science that would slow the story down. But for me it was worth the time and I look forward to reading another of her stories.

[Rita Chapman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Two engaging novels, although I found myself skipping over long descriptions of places and details. Told from a professional viewpoint, it is factual with regards to forensic analysis and the identification of bodies, whilst some aspects of the fictional stories were a stretch for the imagination.
Overall, an interesting read.

[Maja Kukler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent

[Lorna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kathy Reichs has a good turn of phrase and her stories usually move along at a rapid and exciting pace. Not this one - dragged along in a majorly complicated way.

[Sandy · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very slow and boring!

[Julianne · Rating 2 out of 5]

Was disappointed with this book. Maybe I read too many "Bones" books in sequence but I thought the plot lacked. In the book prior it was Tempe's sister in trouble this book it was her nephew...pleeeez.

[Kathy]

Loved it! I enjoy reading Kathy Reichs - her stories draw you in and keep you turning the pages.

[Mysteryfan · Rating 2 out of 5]

One of the Temperance Brennan books. I think this one must have been written during the period where I didn't like her writing. I was a little meh about it.

[Kaye Dil · Rating 5 out of 5]

love it

[Nada · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kathy Reichs writes fiction but from a place of actual expert knowledge. She provides a fascinating read no matter what the story.

[Shae Johnson]

Not enjoying thus one. Quit reading.

[Th]

Very much enjoyed both books.