In this episode of the Quick Book Reviews podcast, Philippa Hall is joined by internationally bestselling author Kathy Reichs to talk about her latest Temperance Brennan novel, Evil Bones.Now 24 books into the series, Kathy reflects on what keeps the character of Temperance Brennan fresh, how real forensic cases inspire fiction, and why science-driven crime writing still excites her decades into her career.They discuss:Kathy’s dream (and nightmare) writing locationsWriting with a scientific background — without overwhelming the readerHow real forensic cases spark fictional ideasWhy Evil Bones became her “animal book”Bringing forensic veterinary science into crime fictionWriting twists that surprise but still make senseThe importance of setting, atmosphere, and visiting locationsHow the TV series Bones introduced new readers to the booksWhether new readers should start at book one or jump straight inWhat readers love most about Temperance BrennanLife outside a publishing contractWhy writing is still hard work — even after 24 booksAnd, of course, the biscuits (or cookies) that powered the writing 🍪Evil Bones blends forensic science, animal welfare, and gripping mystery, delivering another compelling case for Temperance Brennan — with plenty of surprises along the way.🎧 New episodes of Quick Book Reviews every Monday & Friday Follow Quick Book Reviews for book recommendations, author interviews, and weekly podcast episodes.📧 Email: [email protected]📸 Instagram & Threads: @quick_book_reviews🎵 TikTok: @quickbookreviews🐦 X: @quickbookrevie3🦋 Bluesky: quickbookreviews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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