Book description
Bones of the Lost - A Thrilling Audiobook Adventure
If you're a fan of Kathy Reichs' Tempe Brennan series, this latest entry is an absolute must-hear. The New York Times bestseller returns with her signature blend of forensic science and gripping suspense, now brought to life by the audiobook's immersive narration.
From the opening lines, the story hooks you: a teenage girl's body found on a lonely two-lane highway in North Carolina sparks Tempe's curiosity-and danger. As she digs deeper, the plot expands into a web that connects an international human-trafficking ring with a smuggling operation involving Peruvian dog mummies. The stakes climb higher when Tempe's own daughter, still grieving her fiancΓ©'s death in Afghanistan, decides to enlist in the Army. The personal turmoil adds emotional depth to an already tense investigation.
What makes this audiobook stand out is how seamlessly the narration captures the intensity of each scene. The narrator's clear diction and subtle inflections help distinguish between the forensic details and the high-stakes conspiracy, making complex scientific explanations feel accessible without losing their weight. Listeners can almost smell the dusty desert where the mummies were found or hear the distant rumble of a traffic accident that set the plot in motion.
Critics have praised Reichs as "a genius at building suspense" (Daily News, New York), and this work lives up to that reputation. The pacing is tight, the twists are unexpected, and each chapter ends on a note that compels you to keep listening. Even if you're new to the series, the audiobook's clear storytelling makes it easy to jump in and get hooked.
In short, Bones of the Lost is an engaging, fast-paced thriller that showcases Reichs' talent for weaving forensic detail into a larger narrative about human trafficking and personal loss. The audiobook version elevates the experience with a voice performance that keeps you on edge from start to finish. If you're looking for a book (or rather, a listening adventure) that will keep your heart racing, this is the one.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience