Jeff Sexton
Intriguing Crime Drives Solid Series Continuation. This is one of those FBI tales where the crime at hand really drives this particular story, even as Brennan expertly weaves the relationships between her team forward even throughout the investigation. Showing each teammate at their best - but also showing that they are not superhuman by any stretch of the imagination - this particular story is at its best when its villains are at their creepiest.
And yes, the crime at hand is particularly creepy on its face... which Brennan then spins into its own breathtaking and heart rending sub plot.
I wouldn't *start* reading the series here, mostly due to the relationships between the teammates, but the crime itself isn't tied to any prior tales, so it also isn't a "you absolutely cannot start reading the series with this book". So whether you're new to this series intrigued by its premise and *want* to start here or whether you're a long time fan of it, you're going to have a good time with this book. Just be warned that there *are* situations that will make some uncomfortable here. Read the book anyway, and hopefully make such situations a touch easier from having dealt with them in the safety of fiction.
Very much recommended.