Grave Secrets
Grave Secrets by Kathy Reichs is a gripping narrative published by William Heinemann in 2002. This first edition, comprising 317 pages, follows Dr. Temperance Brennan, a forensic anthropologist, as she ventures from her usual work in Montreal and North Carolina to Guatemala. In her quest to uncover the truth behind the historical disappearances of villagers during a military raid in 1982, she confronts both the chilling past and a present-day mystery involving missing girls and a brutal murder.
Readers will find that the story intricately weaves together themes of mystery and detective work, as Tempe’s investigation leads her to a mass grave and the unsettling realization that she may be in danger herself. The narrative explores the connections between past atrocities and current events, highlighting the challenges faced by women in the field. As she digs deeper into the cold, damp earth, the stakes rise, revealing a complex web of intrigue that threatens her life and the lives of those around her.
Official synopsis Publisher
Dr Temperance Brennan, forensic anthropologist for the medical examiners in Montreal and North Carolina, departs from home turf to journey to Guatemala, where her skills will be tested to the limit.It was a summer morning in 1982 when soldiers entered the village of Chupan Ya and rounded up the women and children. No records were kept. Families and neighbours refer to their lost members as “the disappeared”. The bodies are said to lie in a mass grave.Tempe digs in the cold, damp pit. The soil begins to yield ash and cinders. Her trowel uncovers the bone of a child no more than two years old. Something savage happened in this village twenty years ago.And something savage is happening today. Four girls missing from Guatemala City, including the daughter of a high ranking government official. When a young archaeologist is brutally murdered, Tempe realizes that she may be the next victim in a web of intrigue that connects the historical and contemporary murders.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Grave Secrets” about?
Who is the author of “Grave Secrets”?
When was “Grave Secrets” published?
What is the ISBN for “Grave Secrets”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
