Okay, listening to this book narrated by this particular narrator seals the deal. I am not a fan of Barbara Rosenblat's performance of Temperance Brennan and supporting characters. Her narration, in my opinion, makes Reichs' storylines and characters sound incredibly cheesy. Her voice for Detective Ryan, for example, makes him sound like a hick cowboy - of which he isn't. She exaggerates the character's lines to make them seem very over the top. When listening to Rosenblat narrate one of Reichs' books, it sounds like a different author took up the pen for Reichs and attempted to pass themselves off as Kathy Reichs. Moving on from the audio experience and to the story...

Three different bodies have been identified as John Lowery, who died in 1968. Correct, that's impossible. And because it is impossible it's a job for Dr. Temperance Brennan...of course. The first body is found in Montreal, the second in North Carolina, and as a result of those two bodies Brennan flies to Hawaii and then a third body presents itself as John Lowery. So the questions arise: are any of the bodies John Lowery? If so, then who are the other two bodies? If not, then who are the three bodies? While in Hawaii trying to answer these questions, Brennan's reputation proceeds her and the Honolulu ME asks for her assistance on body parts found on a local beach. Was it simply a shark attack or was it murder? How many bones can Brennan juggle?

I liked this story outside of the listening experience. However, when Rosenblat narrates I am much more tuned in to all the cliches and cheesy lines Reichs writes for her characters. I just don't think that anyone talks like that on a consistent basis. Oh sure, now and then but not all.of.the.time. I liked the storyline with Katy and the continuing conundrum with Ryan. It brings reality to this superstar woman character Reichs has created. I imagine it might be her (Reichs) in an alternate life, what she wishes she could achieve outside of the massive success she has already had in both of her careers.