Kathy Reichs quotes

Kathy Reichs is an American writer and forensic anthropologist, best known for her crime novels featuring Temperance Brennan. Her work blends real-life forensic science with gripping mysteries, inspiring both readers and television audiences. She has also served as a producer for the popular TV series "Bones," which is based on her books. Here are 45 of her quotes:

Death in anonymity is the ultimate insult to human dignity.

Kathy Reichs

Hiram!' Shelton ran to Hi's side. 'Aren't you you bleeding? I thought she shot you!' 'Red wine. When I saw it running everywhere, I played dead.' He winced as Shelton poked his belly. 'But I'm not leaping off any more shelves. That was pretty stupid.

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I see you, Ben. I always have. You're in my pack." He pulled away. "What if being packmates isn't enough for me?

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If you want to be an anthropologist, you need to study physical anthropology specialized in bones. If you want to be a forensic chemist, get a degree in chemistry. Do you want to do DNA work? Get a degree in microbiology. And do well. Study hard and go to graduate school.

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An elite confederacy of nerds. My peeps.

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Murder mysteries are puzzles that are fun to resolve.

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God help anyone who messes with the Virals!

Kathy Reichs

We did just leave an insane asylum,” Hi agreed. "For all we know, Chance spend his nights dancing naked with sock puppets, plotting to invade Canada.

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As a pirate, she once undressed a fencing instructor using only her sword!

Kathy Reichs

I have a cotillion event. Some yacht-club charity fundraiser thingy. Whitney is insisting, and Kit took her side.” Three wide smiles. "Oh shut up.

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Chance wore a white tuxedo with tails. On anyone else? Doopy. On him? Yes, please.

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I was a university professor, I could talk on and on and on. Give me a podium and you have to drag me off with a hook.

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Fine. Everybody wears seatbelts. No radio. No distractions.” Ben shot Hi a stern look. "No running commentary.” "Your loss,” Hi said. "To the pimp ride!

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I hated myself for needing him at such times, for craving his strength whenever I felt upset.

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Today he wore a burnt-orange shirt, black pants, and a tie that looked like a street fight at the south end of the color wheel.

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You'll start talking, and pretty soon we'll all start nodding, and then the next thing you know, I'm hang gliding off the Eiffel Tower at night, being chased by ninja vampires.

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You all right now?" "I'm exceptional. Wonderful. Thanks for the concern. You complete me.

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Tory a father isn't supposed to fear his fourteen-year-old daughter. That being sad, you terrify me.

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Ben locked his eyes on mine for a long moment. Then, "How?” "How do you think?” I smiled, then slapped him full across the face.

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I'm adding ‘canine' to my searches,” I said. "And ‘instinct.'” "Whatever. I'm adding ‘lunatic.

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Im studying jerkoffs in the wild," Ben answered dryly. "This seemed like a good chance to view one up close.

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Ben yanked Hi sideways as spikes snapped from the wall...Once again, only Ben's reflexes had saved him. "Please stop doing that!” Ben barked. "Please keep doing that!” Hi warbled.

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