After her very disappointing "Cross Bones" Reichs is back at her best with this ninth addition to the Tempe-Brennan series! In order to give you an idea what "Break No Bones" is about - w/o reiterating the synopsis - I'll have to quote the "great mistress" ;-) herself:

"As with all my books, this latest Temperance Brennan novel draws on decades of personal involvement at crime labs and crime scenes. Add a pinch of archaeology. Stir in an urban legends or two. Toss in media reports on [...]. Season with summers on the beach [...]. Voila!..."

Unfortunately I cannot quote what the media reports were about, because that would take the suspense out of "Break No Bones" for you;-). And let me assure you: suspense there is plenty!

Tempe is back at being her old short-fused self and thankfully there is no acting like hormone-infused teenagers in this one. Since a very good & very sick friend as well Tempe's estranged husband Pete and her lover Ryan are involved in this case, "Break No Bones" offers us an intriguing insight into Tempe's emotional "cosmos". Besides that plot and pacing are immaculate, forensics is being delivered captivatingly.

Although the case could be closed, the ending is very open and makes me very much look forward to the tenth addition to this series!

Result: Absolutely recommendable! Very well worth the investment in a HC!