A killer is recreating Temperance Brennan’s darkest cases.
Then a human eyeball appears on her doorstep.
And suddenly, her daughter disappears.

Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan thought winter in North Carolina would finally bring a break from death and violence. With crime slowing down, she’s looking forward to spending time with her daughter Katy, newly returned from military service.

Then a package appears on her porch.

Inside is a freshly removed human eyeball.

Etched into the eye are GPS coordinates leading Tempe to a secluded Benedictine monastery — and another gruesome discovery. Soon more bodies begin to appear, each one chillingly connected to murders Tempe investigated years ago.

Someone is recreating the most disturbing crimes of her career.

As the killings escalate, Tempe teams up with detective Skinny Slidell and private investigator Andrew Ryan to uncover the truth before more people die. But when the investigation turns personal and Katy suddenly disappears, Tempe realizes the killer’s ultimate target may have been her all along.

Dark, fast-paced, and impossible to put down, Cold, Cold Bones is a gripping forensic thriller packed with shocking twists, serial killer suspense, and the cutting-edge forensic detail that made Kathy Reichs a worldwide bestseller.

Perfect for fans of Patricia Cornwell, Karin Slaughter, and Michael Connelly.

“Kathy Reichs has written her masterpiece.” — Michael Connelly