Tory Brennan is the protagonist of the Virals series by Kathy Reichs and Brendan Reichs. The great-niece of forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan, Tory lives on a South Carolina barrier island where she and her friends accidentally expose themselves to an experimental parvovirus. The exposure gives them heightened senses and abilities they call “flaring.”
Across ten books, Tory and her pack use their enhanced abilities to solve mysteries and crimes while keeping their powers secret and dealing with the everyday pressures of being teenagers.
Reading Order#
See the complete Tory Brennan Virals reading order for all books in the series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tory Brennan?
Tory Brennan is the great-niece of forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. She is a teenager living on a South Carolina island who, along with her friends, gains enhanced abilities after exposure to an experimental virus.
What order should I read the Tory Brennan Virals books?
Read in publication order starting with Virals (2010). The books follow a continuous storyline, so the sequence matters.
How is Tory Brennan related to Temperance Brennan?
Tory is Temperance Brennan’s great-niece. The Virals series is a young adult spin-off of Kathy Reichs’ adult Temperance Brennan series, though the two can be read independently.