How to read Kathy Reichs’ books in order

The author of several New York Times bestsellers, Kathy Reichs, is responsible for some of the best crime novels that inspired the Bones TV series. Here are all her books in order.

Publication order of Tory Brennan (Virals series)

Besides the books about Temperance Brennan, Kathy Reichs is also the author of young adult novels about Tory Brennan, Tempe’s great niece. Here’s a list of all the books in order.

Virals (2010)

Virals is the first novel in the series, and its plot centers on Tory and her three friends as they try to solve a murder mystery on Loggerhead Island after finding a dog tag from the Vietnam War era. Throughout the book, they get infected by an experimental virus, acquire superpowers, and rescue a wolfdog who they name Cooper.

Seizure (2011)

In Seizure, Tory and her friends set out on a mission to find a pirate treasure that they can use to help the institute their parents work which is in a financial crisis. However, little do they know, they aren’t the only ones looking for the gold.

Shift (2013)

In her direct-to-digital short story, Kathy Reichs joins Tory and Temparance together in one plot. Namely, Temperance is coming to Loggerhead Island to solve a case, while Tory and her three friends and dog Cooper are trying to figure it out from another angle.

Code (2013)

In Code, Tory and her gang are up against the Grandmaster. A mysterious figure who’s leaving geocache boxes across the island with messages. Nevertheless, it doesn’t take long before their little game turns dark, as the Grandmaster reveals that they must find a box with a bomb before it goes off and kills thousands.

Swipe (2013)

In another direct-to-digital short story, Swipe, Tory and her friends join up with Tempe at the Comic Con in San Diego. However, after someone steals one of her exhibits, they must team up once more to find the perpetrator.

Exposure (2014)

Exposure starts not long after Code. In the book, the Virals start looking for two of their classmates who’ve gone missing. Yet, things get worse as Ella, Tory’s best female friend disappears too. All the while she and Ben start getting closer and closer.

Shock (2015)

Shock is a short story prequel about Tory and her friends. It follows Tory as she comes to Lowcountry and meets her dad for the first time, as well as her first interaction with Ben, Hiram, and Shelton on the beach as they save an injured turtle.

Terminal (2015)

In Terminal, Tory Brennan and her gang are up against another group of virals who’ve been infected by a supervirus created by none other than Tory’s archenemy Chance Clayborne. Of course, her enemy is at times her crush, too, making things even more complicated.

Spike (2016)

Spike tells the story of Tory and Temperance Brennan joining forces once again as they face a saboteur who’s looking to ruin Kit and Whitney’s wedding day.

Trace Evidence (2016)

Trace Evidence is a collection of all four Tory Brennan short stories, including Shock, Shift, Swipe, and Spike.

Standalone novels

As mentioned, author Kathy Reichs is most famous for her books about Temperance and Tory Brennan. Still, she also wrote a standalone novel, titled Two Nights in 2017. Here’s what you need to know about it.

Two Nights (2017)

Two Nights follows Sunday Night, a woman on the run from her past. She built a life in which she doesn’t need anyone and doesn’t feel anything. However, all that is put to the test when a local little girl goes missing after an explosion and Sunnie starts looking for her.

Kathy Reichs audiobooks

Kathy Reichs is one of the most popular American writers of mystery novels today. As such, it’s no wonder that you can find all her work on various audiobook services around the web. But there’s one place that seems more fitting for audiobooks than the rest, and it’s called Speechify. Here’s why you should choose it over others when looking for Kathy Reichs’ books.

Listen to Kathy Reichs’ audiobooks on Speechify

Speechify is currently home to more than 70,000 audiobooks, and the numbers are growing each day. In its collection, you can find most Tempe Brennan stories, as well as many other crime novels and short stories. But that’s not all; Speechify works on different platforms and devices, allowing you to easily listen to your favorite books as well as new titles anytime, anywhere. Sign up for Speechify Audiobooks and binge Kathy Reich’s work.

FAQ

How many books are in the Bones series by Kathy Reichs?

Including the upcoming The Bone Hacker, there are 23 books in the Tempe Brennan book series.

Is Kathy Reichs still writing books?

Yes, Kathy Reichs is still writing, and her newest book, The Bone Hacker, is set to come out in August of 2023.