I received an ARC through "NetGalley" and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

This story begins with Tempest in her room going through "misc. poop" looking for elements from which she can obtain support for a victim identification. As she is doing this, she is thinking about going away with Ryan for the Memorial Day holiday. Early the next morning, she receives a call from Katy, her daughter, asking her to do an interview with Ivy Daly, a tv journalist. Tempest tells her no, but in the end agrees. That morning, she does the interview and expects nothing will come from it. Later, she receives a call from the D.C. by Dr. Thacker, the interim medical examiner, asking for her help as a result of the interview. She wants her help to identify victims recovered in a fire. Tempest agrees and begins her trip to D.C. because there are no flights available and when she gets to D.C., she discovers that there is a problem with her hotel reservation.

For the 1st night she gets a room but is told she needs to vacate the next morning because there is no room available because of a Pride event and the Memorial Day holiday. Tempest then gets to the fire medical office where she is told that the scene is not available for the recovery effort yet. Going back to the hotel, the next morning the scene is available and upon arriving meets her team and assigns each a specific task. After finishing recovering the victims, while in the basement level, she watches the fire captain disappear down a hole. Going to help, she discovers there is a sub-basement which she and the captain begin searching. In their search, Tempest discovers a sack with body in it and results in her having a new task to solve.

As the day ends, they learn of another fire in the same area as the previous one. As Tempest along with Ivy began researching the locations where they discovered a connection between the two fires. Later there was a shooting where the victim also was connected with the buildings that were destroyed. Eventually the 4 victims were positively identified and that left just the sack body to work on. Again, Tempest had to call Riley and cancel the get together. Riley took exception this time and hung up on her.

To learn why Ivy was working with Tempest, what connection the 3 events had, whether Tempest was able to discover the identity of the sack body and how everything worked out in the end, then this book is a definite read.

You won't be sorry.

"#1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs returns with a twisty, unputdownable thriller featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan, who finds herself at the center of a Washington, DC, arson investigation that spawns deepening levels of mystery and, ultimately, violence.

Always apprehensive about working fire scenes, Tempe is called to Washington, DC, to analyze the victims of a deadly blaze and sees her misgivings justified. The devastated building is in Foggy Bottom, a neighborhood with a colorful past and present, and Tempe becomes suspicious about the property's ownership when she delves into its history.

The pieces start falling into place strangely and quickly, and, sensing a good story, Tempe teams with a new ally, telejournalist Ivy Doyle. Soon the duo learns that back in the thirties and forties the home was the hangout of a group of bootleggers and racketeers known as the Foggy Bottom Gang. Though interesting, this fact seems irrelevant--until the son of a Foggy Bottom gang member is shot dead at his home in an affluent part of the district. Coincidence? Targeted attacks? So many questions.

As Tempe and Ivy dig deeper, an arrest is finally made. Then another Foggy Bottom Gang-linked property burns to the ground, claiming one more victim. Slowly, Tempe's instincts begin pointing to the obvious: somehow, her moves since coming to Washington have been anticipated, and every path forward seems to bring with it a lethal threat."

Temperance Brennan is kind of omnipresent, you can always find Bones on. But, you do know, that new stories exist if you pick up the books? Like this one!

Tempe gives up much-needed time with her boyfriend, Ryan, to investigate an arson attack in Foggy Bottom, an area with a colorful history. When bodies with a connection to the area are found, Tempe wonders if the murders are targeted.

Tempe ends up staying with her daughter’s friend, Ivy, a telejournalist who is great at research, and the two work together to solve the mystery of the fires and the murders.

A great addition to the series.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Temperance Brennan's services are requested in Washington, DC. She will be trying to identify bodies lost in a fire in Foggy Bottom. During Prohibition, gangs used the buildings to hide alcohol. The house that burned was an illegal Airbnb and did not have any way out for the victims. Tempe is unwelcomed by the police and fire investigators. What kind of trouble will she get herself into trying to solve these cases?

This is another well written Temperance Brennan book. It had twists and turns and just when you think the story is wrapping up another twist arrives. What a great ending. I look forward to the next installment of this series.

Thank you to #NetGalley, #KathyReichs, and #Scribner for a copy of this book.
#FireandBones

My "Top Ten" book review of Fire and Bone:

10. Fire and Bone, the 23rd book in the Temperance Brennan series, stands out with its unique narrative that can be enjoyed as a stand-alone.  While it may not mirror the TV series Bones, which was inspired by this book series, it offers a distinct reading experience.

9. The setting is the perfect backdrop for the story. The Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, DC, was named for its lingering fog, which has all sorts of metaphorical implications. And the area's history is fascinating and well-detailed in the story.

8. The writing in Fire and Bone is not just concise and fluid, but also tantalizing, adding to the suspense and making it difficult to put the book down.  The soft cliffhangers at the end of each chapter are a delightful touch.

7. The story is full of details that speak to Reich's excellent research ability and give the story an authenticity it wouldn't otherwise have.

6. I would have loved it if the historical details had tied more to the story. I thought they were going to, but they just didn't.

5. The mystery is full of twists and turns up to the end. I love how it kept me guessing, and I didn't even come close to solving it alone.

4.  The entertainment value of Fire and Bone, and the series as a whole, is remarkably high.  When I delve into a Temperance Brennan story, I know I'm in for a thrilling ride that will keep me engrossed long into the night.

3. The character development of even the minor characters is exceptional.  Each character is incredibly unique and not at all a shadow of a stereotype that I see much too often in this genre.

2. I love how different each case and book are and the personal challenges that are part of the story. It keeps the series fresh even though it's 23 books in.

1. Temperance Brenna is a character that I am endlessly fascinated by.  She is fiercely independent, arguably flawed, and endlessly determined.  She's a character I can quickly identify with while also marveling at all the places she goes and the cases she gets involved in.

Another great story in this series. Tempe just wants a few days with Ryan, but she puts it off, again, to help out with some fire victims in Washington D.C. Once she gets to D.C., it is nothing but problems and she ends up staying with Ivy, Katie's friend. It is because of Ivy that she is in this mess anyway. There are four burned bodies pulled out of the building and then she finds another body in the sub-basement. There is no way to know how long the body has been there, wrapped in a burlap sack. Instead of checking out the bodies and going home, she becomes interested in the body from the basement. She and Ivy are also digging up what they can about the ownership of the building. There are plenty of twists and turns to this story. Good story.

I can’t believe this is the twenty third adventure for Tempe Brennan. While Ryan, her long time partner is away in Canada, Tempe does an interview as a favor to her daughter Katy. The reporter, Ivy Doyle, served with Katy in the military and is covering a fire in Foggy Bottom, a DC suburb. The interview, which was generalities, causes Tempe to get called into the case. Tempe ends up staying at Ivy’s fancy DC condo and together dig into the past of the property. Tempe also works with the local police.

This is pretty much a procedural novel, following up on car sightings in the area, police interviews. Of course Tempe’s forensic skills are needed too as one body seems to not fit with others at the crime scene. I always enjoy the author's tongue in cheek moments like mentioning someone binge-watching Bones. Because Ryan and Katy are hardly in the book this mystery can easily be read on its own without reading the entire series. I’m a fan of Tempe and enjoy Reich’s books. I will be waiting for the next mystery.

Typical Brennan novel with typical story arc. A few plot holes in this one and character development was lacking.
Not a bad book, just not as.good as earlier ones.
I received an ARC from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Interesting Temperance Brennan novel about a series of fires and the bodies that were found inside. Add to that varying conflicts and different personalities of coworkers along with issues with her long term boyfriend. The varying storylines made for a good read.

Kathy Reichs Temperance Brennan books are some of my favorites. I love learning about the forensic anthropology bits. Also Bones, sort of based on these books was one of my favorite series, and there are at least to call outs to the show in this book. This book could be read as a standalone as it takes place in DC so the usual characters only show up in phone calls or texts.
The plot is interesting and a little different. There is a fire in an old building in Foggy Bottom, the section of DC where the State Department and Watergate are located. The building has a long history and was the site of a speakeasy and a brothel. It was now a an illegal Airbnb, and there were 4 people killed in the fire. Were they the intended victims? Then a 5th body is found in a sub basement and Temperance is on the case. I found some of her thoughts and banter particularly humorous in this book and I laughed out loud several times.
This really was a particularly good book in the series. There are several places where Temperance is in peril, and many exciting scenes. Plus there is an adorable Chinchilla.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the EARC. The opinions in this review are my honest thoughts.

I have been a fan of Kathy Reichs for over two decades. I have read every single one of her Temperance Brennan books. I. Am. A. Hardcore. Fan.
This is yet another installment in her Temperance Brennan series. I’m not sure if it would work as a standalone for someone who hasn’t read all the previous books. But for someone who has read them all – OMG. Sqweee!
This book made me so happy. Just like all the previous Kathy Reichs books have made me feel so happy. Her books always make me happy. Her books make the world a better place. Each new book is like going back to a home you didn’t know you missed so much.
Also, I know it’s scary to jump in and go back to decades-old books to start reading the series from the very beginning, but I feel like I’d like to shout about it from the rooftops and encourage every fan of true crime and forensic science to do just that. While those books are *not* true crime books, the author knows what she writes. Those are based on real facts. Those are based on real science. And those might also make you smarter, not just entertain you.

More than just a fire mystery this time, Temperance Brennan’s investigation is also a history lesson in prohibition and bootlegging that went on in Foggy Bottom, DC. in the thirties and forties.
Based on her expertise Tempe is called upon to help identify the four victims of a horrific fire at an illegal Airbnb. As she investigates and the coincidences pile up, no one was more surprised than this reader when the reason for the fire becomes clear.
Throughout the years, the author continues to bring medical science and thrilling conclusions to her books. Fire and Bones was another entry into this her history. Thank you Netgalley and Scribner for the early copy of this fascinating book. This review is my own opinion.

Another fantastic book from Kathy Reichs. I loved the Bone Hacker and her series, and this one was just as good. I couldn't get over the name of the Foggy Bottom Gang, made me laugh every time, but a great read.

A Tempe Brennan book always satisfies. Fire and Bones is no exception. It’s just comfortable to be back with these characters. I thought this one lacked the usual sense of danger for much of the story, but still, always enjoyable and interesting plot twists. And nice to incorporate a new and interesting setting in Washington, D.c.

First off I would like to thank the publisher, Scribner, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review.

In the latest Temperance Brennan novel, Tempe is back in DC investigating a string of arsons and an unrelated dead body, along with navigating relationship woes and friendship dynamics. This book was a rather quick read, but it fell just a little more flat than normal for me. The book was very entertaining, with a great plot twist towards the end. I enjoyed the book overall, and would give it a 3.75 rounded up to 4. Can't wait for the next adventure!

A big thank you to NetGalley and Scribner for the eARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. This is part of a series, but reads well as a stand alone. I enjoy these books for a variety of reasons. I like Temperance and enjoy the forensics. This one is set in DC, which I enjoyed. Temperance gets to travel with her job which is another facet that I enjoy. A truly enjoyable read. 4 stars

Fire and Bones, the latest in Kathy Reichs' Temperance Brennan series, takes place in DC after her last bout of adventures in the Caribbean. One of the things I like best in this series is that Reichs moves her around all the time to different locations. While most of the beginning books took place in Quebec or North Carolina, her most recent ones explore the realities of autospies and forensics outside of those areas. This one begins with a fire at a house full of rentals in DC. Tempe gets pulled in by her daughter's friend and happens to discover an even older skeleton in the building, leading her to discover who this person was. I loved the history of DC that Reichs integrated into the story and of course the forensics!

Thanks to NetGalley for the copy.

Kathy Reichs is amazing! I had watched Bones back when it first came out but this was my first time reading one of her books and it won't be my last! She made the DC area come to life, portraying it so realistically to someone who frequents that area. Her forensic details were spot on! Characters were great and while she wrapped up most of the mystery well, she left a little sliver undone to carry on with the next book in the series. I'm definitely a fan!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC! I always love the Temperance Brennan books, and this one was no exception. The storyline hooked me right away, the characters were wonderful as usual, and I loved the twists and turns of the crimes.

Kathy Reichs is a favorite author of mine and Tempe Brennan is one of my favorite characters. A forensic anthropologist, author and academic, Kathy Reichs is a gifted author and Tempe is one of her best subjects. This is #23 in the Tempe Brennan series. After arranging a long overdue romantic weekend with her main man, Andrew Ryan, Tempe is called to Washington, DC to assist with identifying the burned bodies found in an illegal Air BNB in the old section of Boggy Bottom. As Tempe works to identify the victims, she encounters even more victims of more crimes and more fires. I love Tempe. She is smart, strong and can always quickly put 2 and 2 together. The DC setting of this book makes it especially interesting, as there are lots of "old" settings in the story. It's easy to imagine how they look...and smell. As usual, there is lots of action and excitement in this one. My thanks to NetGalley, the author and Scribner for the ARC I received in exchange for my honest opinion. I recommend it!