Book Review: Flash and Bones by Kathy Reichs

Really enjoyed this latest Kathy Reichs outing, set in Charlotte with the back drop of NASCAR racing that I know nothing about. Another in the Temperence Brennan series. A body turns up in a rubbish tip near the NASCAR track in a barrell full of tar. Temp is called in for her professional opinion.

This case leads to the investigation of another that is many years old, the disappearance of two young lovers from the NASCAR track. The missing girl's brother becomes involved, the FBI are involved (and pushing their own agenda), and Temp ends up with Detective Slidell for a lot of the time. She tries to balance her pursuit of leads in the case with Slidell's disgusting habits and lack of hygeine. Another god like detective is also on the case, and Temp flirts with him but everyone warns her off of him.

Also there are some mock comic moments with Summer who is getting married to Pete, Temp's ex husband. She inadvetently puts Temp on the right track and straight into danger.

I read this in Istanbul over Christmas and New Year and really enjoyed the book.

9/10 for me.