I like the Temperance Brennan series, and will probably continue to read them, but they're beginning to feel phoned in. Not as interesting as the first ones in the series, it seems like the author is not as committed to developing plots.

I was a bit worried that jumping in at book 22 of the Temperance Brennan thriller series would leave me in the dark. But this one read as a stand alone book to someone not familiar with the series. I fell in love with the idea of being selected for my expertise to fly to the tropical islands of Turks and Caicos to consult on a case. Yes, please! Kathy Reichs kept me guessing all the way to the finale. She tricked me at least once into believing the killer was a different suspect. If you enjoy mystery thrillers, The Bone Hacker is definitely for you.

Thank you to Netgalley and Scribner for the egalley!

The Bone Hacker is the latest Tempe Brennan book, and as expected, it was very enjoyable.

This episode brings Tempe to Turks and Caicos where several young men, tourists, have been disappearing. Some bodies have been found and they need help from our favorite forensic anthropologist.

Seemingly unrelated accidental deaths have also occurred. It's all very confusing and the pieces don't come together until the end.

Another creative plot that kept me turning pages and kept me guessing (incorrectly) at the resolution. As usual, it gets tense as Tempe herself faces danger.

If you are a fan, as I always say, you won't want to miss this latest installment. If not, you should start anywhere -- it isn't necessary to read these in order. And if you've only watched the TV series (Bones), you are missing out!

As always, Kathy Reich’s newest book was fantastic and possibly her best one yet! There were so many twists and turns. She keeps you guessing to the very end. I highly recommend reading it.

The Books are always better. While I have watched this entire series I will always say the books are always better. I loved this book and how it kept me on my toes from the beginning. It was excellent.

Tempe is back in this 22nd book in the series. After a body is found that turned out to be a young man from the Turks&Caicos Islands, a detective from there requests here help in a case there.
When Tempe gets there, she finds more than one case to solve or is there? This was a really twisty mystery that kept me guessing until the end.
Loved the back and forth between Tempe and Monck.
This can be read as a standalone.
My favorite of the series so far.
I received an ARC from NetGalley, my review is voluntary.

Temperance Brennan is caught up in a series of unexplained deaths. As new leads surface Temperance is called in to analyze the data.
This is a very convoluted story and hard to follow all the twists and turns. It finally does have a plausible ending but takes a circuitous approach to get there. This book is not for those who give up easily.

Disclaimer: While I know of Tempe and her exploits in a general sense (my mom's a fan) and have watched the Bones TV show, this is actually the first of this series I've ever read.

As far as a "if I picked this up at the airport but don't know the rest of the series, how would it hold up" aspect goes, the author does a good job of reintroducing information that a long time fan would know, without bogging down to book or making things too confusing.

Overall I'd give this book a 3.5*. It's a science/evidence based, murder mystery, I suppose you could say 'suspense thriller', but there weren't as many elements of that. This read feels a lot more distanced in perspective, due to our main character not actually being one of the crime fighters and her work requiring her to be detached during most of it. There is some (intentionally) awkward humor, some very sad deaths, and does a good job of making the business of dealing with tragedy a human process. There also some moments of 'slice of life' and romance, with Tempe's significant other. A classic "bad guys in jail and heroes (those still standing) sail into the sunset" ending is gained.

TLDR: This was a satisfying mystery read I would be happy to recommend.

TW note! While most of the TWs are inherent for the subject matter, please use additional caution, as there is a violent pet death (off page) the results of which they directly interact with.

Tempe gets called to what seems like an easy job but ends up in the middle of missing person case in Turks and Caicos. Not how you take an impromptu vacation... By the way, I love Kathy Reichs!

An enjoyable installment in the Tempe Brennan series, this one set in the exotic location of Turks and Caicos. Lots of disparate cases and details that may or may not be connected swirl about.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book. Read this if you like this series, simple as that! It was nice to get a change in pace of scenery for this one, but the plot definitely felt like it was at the outer edge of plausibility.

This was an interesting plot once it was revealed what was happening. The beginning didn't seem to have a whole lot to do with the ending and there were a couple of conveniently tied loose ends. I like this character and the back story of her lover. The settings also add a nice element as I don't read another series quite like it. The Turks and Caicos was a beautiful setting but marred by murder. Series followers won't want to miss this and its a good outing as a stand alone.

Copy provided by the publisher and NetGalley

Another great one from Kathy Reichs. Never disappoint and always a creative storyline. Love the characters. Keep them coming.

When I finished the tv show “Bones” and found out there was a book series, I started collecting so fast. Being able to dive into this world makes me feel so connected to the characters from the tv show still and I love that.

I love getting to read about Tempe in action and the storyline of novel 22 in the series was no exception.

Kathy Reich's is back with the twenty-second installment in the Temperance Brennan series. In The Bone Hacker, Tempe is called to examine a body caught in a boat propeller. As per her usual thorough investigation, she follows the identification of an unusual tattoo to Turks and Caicos where she finds even more mysterious bodies but nothing to link them together. Tempe becomes embroiled in an investigation both intriguing and dangerous and soon finds her life in danger as well. You could start with Bone Hacker, but I would read the entire series. I enjoyed reading number 22 as much as the first. Can't wait for 23! Many thanks to Net Galley for the chance to read an ARC.

I enjoyed this book. I have been a fan of this series for many years. I haven’t read all of the installments just yet but I have picked up most of them. This book takes Temperance out of town to the Turks and Caicos islands. It seems that there is a killer target young attractive men, cutting off one of their hands before disposing of the bodies. Once Tempe gets to the islands, she is drawn into another case that is equally perplexing. I found this novel to be quite the page-turner.

Tempe spent the bulk of this installment working the case of the local detectives. She does spend some time doing forensic anthropology, of course, but I felt like the bulk of the story was set away from the lab. The mysteries kept me guessing and I loved getting to know the characters on the islands. I found the pacing of the book to be well done, although I did feel that the ending seemed a bit rushed. All in all, this was an entertaining mystery.

I would recommend this book to others. This is the twenty-second novel in the long-running Temperance Brennan series but it would work well as a stand-alone since the mystery is completely contained in this book. I cannot wait to read more of this well-written series!

I received a review copy of this book from Scribner.

I received an ARC copy from #Netgalley.

I enjoyed the story, but there was a lot going on in this one. There were a lot of random story threads & random characters popping up, making it hard to keep track of everyone. The final reveal of the killer was kind of disappointing, but it did tie everything up.

I thoroughly enjoy the Temperance Brennan series and the thought provoking ways we can learn about those who have passed away through forensic anthropology. Here, through a death in Canada, she meets an inspector from the Turks and Caicos Islands who needs help with some mysterious bodies, each very handsome men found murdered with their left hands removed. Tempe heads down to help and finds more than she bargained for when her new friend's small force is faced with some mysterious situations, like a boat full of dead people that seem to have starved to death after running out of gas. This is a great romp of a story with characters and writing i enjoy. The plot and whodunnit part is not challenging enough, but the why and the how is very engaging. Definitely recommend!

Predictably, Tempe is called in to help examine bones. After all, that’s her thing. This time one thing leads to another and she becomes involved in an investigation involving missing persons and unidentified remains in Turks and Caicos. The change of scenery (the Caribbean rather than Montreal or North Carolina), added to the appeal of the story and brought a different and interesting set of characters into place – specifically, the local police and detectives, with a different culture, mindset, and practices. As always, Tempe is open-minded and diligent in conducting her investigation; she weighs her options carefully and acts accordingly. The plot was intricate, with the requisite twists and turns, even though the eventual resolution of the mystery was not entirely a surprise to this reader. Nonetheless, fans of this series and readers fascinated by forensic science are sure to enjoy this book.

This is book #22 in the Temperance Brennan Series (can be read as a standalone). I have been devouring these books since 1997!! I think I’ve secretly always wanted to be Tempe Brennan ever since watching the TV show Bones. I’ve always been fascinated by the use of forensic anthropology in solving murder cases. So, this series indulges my wannabe-Tempe urges and allows me to try and solve the case alongside her. Having said that, I never seem to be able to predict how the person was murdered or who did it. I guess that’s why Tempe is the genius forensic anthropologist and why I keep reading all the books in the series!

• Kathy Reichs does an amazing job of creating unique and interesting cases for Tempe Brennan to solve.
• Brennan is asked to fly to the Turks and Caicos to help the police solve the mysterious death of a man who was thought to have been struck by lightning. However, as she investigates, she uncovers a much larger case with more bodies and more questions.
• The police force on the island doesn't have the same skills as Brennan, so she has to explain her techniques in great detail. This can be quite gruesome for those who are sensitive, but I find the details of forensic science fascinating.
• The plot is well-developed, the characters are believable, and there are plenty of clues to keep you guessing. I didn't see the twists and turns coming!
• Kathy Reichs is a forensic anthropologist in real life, which adds to the realism of her writing. She has worked on cases like the World Trade Center attacks and the Casey Anthony trial.
• If you enjoy crime thrillers, forensic science, or fast-paced reads with twists and turns, I highly recommend this book and the rest of the series.

• I had the pleasure of alternating between reading and listening to this book. Linda Emond does a phenomenal job of narrating this audiobook. She brings Tempe Brennan to life with her voice inflections and pacing. I was able to visualize the beautiful setting of the Turks and Caicos Islands as well as the gruesome details of the murders. I finished the audiobook in one day because I couldn't put it down!