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Fatal Voyage (Temperance Brennan, Bk 4)
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Fatal Voyage (Temperance Brennan, Bk 4)
Author: Kathy Reichs

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Publisher: Pocket
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780671028374 - ISBN-10: 0671028375
Publication Date: 2002
Pages: 448


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Paperback, Audio Cassette (Abridged), Audio CD (Abridged), Audio Cassette (Unabridged), Audio CD (Unabridged)

Book Description:
Temperance Brennan hears the news on her car radio. An Air TransSouth flight has gone down in the mountains of western North Carolina, taking with it eighty-eight passengers and crew. As a forensic anthropologist and a member of the regional DMORT team, Tempe rushes to the scene to assist in body recovery and identification.



Tempe has seen death many times, working with the medical examiners in North Carolina and Montreal, but never has tragedy struck with such devastation. She finds a field of carnage: torsos in trees, limbs strewn among bursting suitcases and smoldering debris. Many of the dead are members of a university soccer team. Is Tempe's daughter, Katy, among them?



Frantic with worry, Tempe joins colleagues from the FBI, the NTSB, and other agencies to search for explanations. Was the plane brought down by a bomb, an insurance plot, a political assassination, or simple mechanical failure? And what about the prisoner on the plane who was being extradited to Canada? Did someone want him silenced forever?



Even more puzzling for Tempe is a disembodied foot found near the debris field. Tempe's microscopic analysis suggests it could not have belonged to any passenger. Whose foot is it, and where is the rest of the body? And what about the disturbing evidence Tempe discovers in the soil outside a remote mountain enclave? What secrets lie hidden there, and why are certain people eager to stop Tempe's investigation? Is she learning too much? Coming too close?



With help from Montreal detective Andrew Ryan, who has his own sad reason for being at the crash, and from a very special dog named Boyd, Tempe calls upon deep reserves of courage and upon her forensic skill to uncover a shocking, multilayered tale of deceit and depravity.

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Barbara H. (barbaralois) wrote on 1/12/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Great read,compares to Patrica Cornwall


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Draco U. (draco-uchiha) wrote on 7/25/2009...


Another amazing Tempe Brennan book.
After a deadly plane crash in the Smoky Mountains, Brennan finds something that doesn't seem to belong. While trying to solve the mystery, she gets fired from the DMORT team, but not even that can stop her.
Set in North Carolina, it's full of mysterious plot twists, a witty sense of humor, some quality time with Andrew Ryan, and a new furry companion. Definitely a must-read!!

Sheila C. (shemchin) wrote on 7/23/2009...


Love the show and love the book!

Holly S. (hsuthard) wrote on 7/21/2009...


This was the first book I'd read by this author and I did enjoy it. I find it comparable to the Patricia Cornwell books, if you enjoy those you'll certainly like this. I had just gotten into the television show and was expecting it to be more like the show, and it wasn't. Still, I really liked the book and do recommend it.

Geri M. (memafromny) wrote on 6/6/2009...


If anyone ever loves the chemistry of the show "Bones" you will love this book. It so reminds me of the actors! Great suspense.

Charlene P. (ATraveler) - Apo, AE wrote on 7/24/2008...


Another great story. This one starts with a major plane crash in the nountains of NC only to morph into a second mystery. The parallel mysteries interwine and feed off each other. Although set in the US, Ryan was a part of this story; and ex-husband Pete made a significant showing too.

Lindsey M. (lsmcnellis) wrote on 2/26/2008...


These books are nothing like the TV series, although I now enjoy both. I like that there is a French connection - I get to read the French and know what it says before the translation - although there is not too much French. The mystery is great - sure there is murder and mayhem - but it is more about putting the pieces together than gore. You also get to learn about a lot science and procedure - very interesting stuff, especially when it is not in a textbook!

By far the best in the series so far. The plot was more believable than the last two and the story was much more interesting.

Vicki S. (baileyrose) wrote on 2/5/2008...


Sometimes I have a hard time getting into her books but this one moved pretty quick for me. On the whole, I enjoy this authors books.

JEANNIE W. (candlelitenight1) wrote on 8/9/2007...


found as a wild release from a bookcrossing member in slidell,Louisisna
will release it soon

excellent book!!Full of intrigue and mystery about a plane crash and the investigaton forensic details and solving the meaning behind this crash

Christine S. wrote on 5/3/2007...


Part of a series by Kathy Reichs. See the TV show "Bones" for a view!

Anne J. (amjones1) wrote on 4/22/2007...


Strong entry in the forensic anthropologist series staring Dr. Temperance Brennan


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