Kathy Reichs, author of the Temperance Brennan novels.
Hi everyone,
It's not unusual to come across improbably accomplished heroes in mystery novels. You know, the internationally renowned expert with a 15-page resume, an active social life, and a wildly successful sideline in the arts. What is unusual is to find an author who not only matches but far exceeds the talents of her creation.
Readers, meet
Kathy Reichs.
Reichs is not only a forensic anthropologist with sterling academic credentials, her consulting work has taken her to many of the most tragic scenes of recent history - the genocides in Guatemala and Rwanda, the World Trade Center site in New York. Oh, and in her spare time, Reichs writes bestselling novels which have inspired a hit TV show for which she also consults...whew! Reichs is definitely a force of nature and we're delighted she could spare the time to talk with Oline Cogdill for
Mystery Scene's Fall Issue #116, now on the newsstands.
By the way, Reichs is looking to mentor the next generation of female crime fighters with her new Young Adult novel,
Virals, starring Tempe's 14-year-old niece, Tory Brennan.
The Enola Holmes mystery series is another favorite here at
Mystery Scene. Sherlock's younger sister takes her last bow in
The Case of the Gypsy Good-bye by
Nancy Springer, who is profiled in the Fall Issue.
Both of these young adult mysteries would make excellent presents for young readers. Our annual
Mystery Scene Gift Guide, coming in the Holdiay Issue, will have lots more ideas.
We hope you enjoy the new all-color format of the magazine!