The Bone Collection: Four Novellas (Temperance Brennan, #0.5, 15.5, 16.5, & 17.5)

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Hi. I'm just about to start reading this series. Should I start with First Bones or is it better to start with Déjà Dead and come back to First Bones? Thanks.
Angelyn Krout If you prefer to read them in order, I would get the novella first because 0.5 is supposed to take place before 1 did. That's what I would do anyway. …moreIf you prefer to read them in order, I would get the novella first because 0.5 is supposed to take place before 1 did. That's what I would do anyway. Then as each subsequent # comes up, read that short story. (less)
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Is it worth buying this book for the introductory story? I already have all the others on my Kindle.
Kelly Baldridge It was a good read and according to her final thoughts at the end of the book, this was basically a true story of how she got her start in the forensi…moreIt was a good read and according to her final thoughts at the end of the book, this was basically a true story of how she got her start in the forensic side of anthropology. I think it was worth it, but I hadn't read the others. Still, First Bones was my favorite of the four.(less)
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Hi everyone, it's my first time to try the Bones book series, and can I start anywhere, or should I read them all in order (is there an internal story that progresses)? I don't think I plan to collect all of them and so far I have 5 books (not in order). Thank you!
Rebecca You don’t ~have~ to read them in order, the author explains everything you need to know in each novel. But there is a story that progresses throughout…moreYou don’t ~have~ to read them in order, the author explains everything you need to know in each novel. But there is a story that progresses throughout the series which mainly has to do with the main character’s personal life. My recommendation: if you’re in it for the plot and the mystery, read in any order. If you’re in it for the characters, read the whole thing in order.(less)
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What books are in this one?
Nettie There are four short stories in this book: Bones in her pocket, Swamp bones, Bones on ice, and First bones.

They fall in-between books but are not nove…moreThere are four short stories in this book: Bones in her pocket, Swamp bones, Bones on ice, and First bones.

They fall in-between books but are not novels in themselves.(less)
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What year is 'First Bones' set in?
Nettie
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