Kathy Reichs strikes again! As a fellow anthropologist, I’ve been a long time fan of Dr. Temperance Brennan and was so excited to have the chance to read this ARC.

Tempe experiences a serious case of deja vu when called to examine remains in Charleston, SC, reminding her of a cold case from more than a decade ago in Montreal. On top of that, a deadly bacteria is coursing its way through the region, reminding everyone of the not too distant issues surrounding COVID-19. The tension builds to an amazing crescendo as Dr. Brennan fits all of the pieces of the puzzle together.

Reichs does an amazing job making the science of DNA and forensics accessible to the reader. I appreciate that Brennan has softened around the edges a bit, but still gives that sharp scientific point of view that we all love. The lush and detailed descriptions of each city and region won’t be for everyone, but I enjoyed it. Great book. I’m looking forward to Brennan’s next adventure!

Huge thanks to Dr. Reichs, #NetGalley, and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for my review.