Over the course of identifying its owner, they stumble upon an unsolved murder. One day they find a rusted dog tag dating back to the Vietnam War era on Loggerhead Island. Since Tory is new to Morris Island, the boys take her on several trips to show her around. If you think this will be just another YA story with friendship and love in the center of it, you are not entirely wrong, but there is a little twist. His talent for cracking codes and puzzles comes in handy for the tasks ahead of them. Last, but not least, is Shelton Devers, who never leaves his house without his lock-pick set. He is the one who transports them all to the mainland with his boat he is very proud of to own. Benjamin “Ben” Blue is the oldest of Tory’s friends and described as serious and quiet. He loves natural science and is in charge of everything related to technology. The sarcastic and comedian of her friends is Hiram “Hi” Stolowitski. She fast makes friends with the other children living on Morris Island, where all employees of LIRI are living. Tory soon learns that his mother is the sister of the famous Temperance Brennan. Kit, who did not know that he became a father at the age of 16 for many years, tries his best to make Tory feel at home and loved.

However, did you know that Reichs wrote a young adult series with her son Brendan following the adventures of Tory Brennan, the great-niece of Temperance? Containing a total of five books, Virals was Brendan’s idea and it is a mix of science fiction and fantasy, with it taking place in Charleston, South Carolina, and surrounding islands.Īfter her mother was killed by a drunk driver, 14-year-old Victoria, nicknamed Tory, went to live with her father Kit who works at LIRI as a veterinary expert.

This series was based on the novels written by Kathy Reichs, who herself is a forensic anthropologist and professor, which naturally made the series of books incredibly authentic. The TV show Bones is one of the most beloved crime dramas that was aired for several years, which followed forensic anthropologist Temperance “Bones” Brennan and her work for the FBI. God help anyone who messes with the Virals!

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