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I know going into reading these books that there could be some gruesome stuff inside. I’m not really opposed to it because it’s part of our society, unfortunately. Most of the time it’s pretty far removed from me and I can’t really imagine either someone I know doing it or it happening to me or someone I know. I don’t know if we are conditioned that way because it’s easier to deal with or what, but this story was different.
Dr. Brennan has been haunted by the disappearance of her childhood friend all her life and when the remains of a girl fitting her description are found, Dr. Brennan becomes obsessed with finding out what happened to her friend. The only problem is she has actual, present day, remains to analyze and this case she’s more interested in is not top priority. That’s not all that’s taking a back seat, her relationship with Detective Ryan is all but over as he has to make some pretty serious changes in order to give his daughter the stability she needs to thrive. (The unending sacrifice of parents…sigh). That part was pretty upsetting to me as the thought of not having Detective Ryan in the stories going forward is a big thumbs. I really like him.
Anyway, Dr. Brennan and Det. Ryan are working a case together regardless of what might happen in her personal life and since she’s having a hard time dealing with the feelings about her childhood friend that are resurfacing she calls her sister and she comes for a visit. Dr. Brennan’s sister is a mess and because of that is always getting into trouble. Luckily this time, she’s here to help and actually does lend some moral support as well as amateur detecting. Dr. Brennan finds out some shocking truths about her friend and also uncovers a horrendous crime ring. With the help of her sister, he boyfriend and a cold case worker she manages to solve more than one mystery and is finally able to put the past behind her.
The crimes in this book involve those against children. Maybe it’s because I have kids now that child trafficking, child slavery, and all around child abuse makes me sick. Literally makes me sick to my stomach. I can’t help but imagine that’s my daughter or my son they are talking about. The crimes in this book are not made up, they happen all the time to helpless children all over the world. Parents need to educate themselves on how to raise a child who would not fall victim to a molester and how to recognize the signs that someone is trying to harm your child. I liked this book because it talks about things that are considered taboo but I’m fairly certain the aim of the author was to bring awareness. Let’s not stick our heads in the mud and say it won’t happen to us, let’s do something to stop it.
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Bones to Ashes by Kathy Reichs
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010, 2:05 PM | 
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