From Kathy Reichs comes a gripping, forensic thriller in the Temperance Brennan series—where fire, history, and hidden crimes collide.

Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan is called to Washington, D.C. to examine victims of a devastating arson attack in the Foggy Bottom neighbourhood. What initially appears to be a tragic fire quickly becomes something far more complex.

Among the remains, Brennan discovers something shocking—a fifth victim hidden in a concealed sub-basement, a woman who clearly died long before the fire.

As she investigates, the case begins to intertwine with the area’s dark past, including links to a Prohibition-era gang known as the Foggy Bottom Gang. When more deaths occur and a pattern of targeted attacks emerges, Brennan realises she’s dealing with something far more dangerous than a single crime.

Teaming up with a determined journalist, she must uncover the truth behind both the modern murders and the decades-old mystery—before the killer strikes again.

Fast-paced, intelligent, and packed with forensic detail, this novel blends science with suspense in a complex, multi-layered investigation.

✨ Genre: Crime / Thriller / Forensic Thriller
🌶️ Spice Level: Low

📚 Series: Temperance Brennan - Book 23

Dark, intricate, and completely gripping—perfect for readers who love forensic detail, cold cases, and thrillers where the past refuses to stay buried 🔥🔍✨