Bones is loosely based on the life and writings of Kathy Reichs.
Bones (TV series) . The show is based on forensic anthropology and forensic archaeology , with each episode focusing on an FBI case file concerning the mystery behind human remains brought by FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth ( David Boreanaz ) to forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance `` Bones '' Brennan ( Emily Deschanel ) and the personal lives of the characters . Created by Hart Hanson , the series is very loosely based on the life and writings of novelist and forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs , who also produces the show .