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Bloodie Bones: A Dan Foster Mystery - The Dan Foster Mysteries 1
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Bloodie Bones introduces Bow Street Runner, Dan Foster. From a homeless street urchin to a rising law officer, Dan has fought his way off the streets of London using his wits and his fists.
In 1796, Dan is sent to Barcombe in Somerset to investigate the murder of Lord Oldfield’s gamekeeper by a poaching gang. He finds a community up in arms against Lord Oldfield, who has blocked access to Barcombe Wood, depriving local people of their ancient rights to gather food and fuel. Local rumour has it that the violent protests are led by the spectral figure of Bloodie Bones, a mythical figure of folk legend.
Dan realises there’s more to Castle’s death than at first sight appears. Did someone beside the poachers have a reason to want the gamekeeper dead? Does the legend of Bloodie Bones disguise a murderer, or is there someone else lurking in the shadows – someone who will do anything to stop Dan discovering the truth?
Reviews
I loved this book and really look forward to reading more Dan Foster mysteries. This series could just be my new favourite series! Bravo to Lucienne Boyce for bringing to life a wonderful character in Dan Foster.
Bloodie Bones is a terrific novel and was very difficult to put down. It is amazingly well written, with a smooth expert hand and faultless flow…The main characters are engaging and believable…It had a thriller feel that kept me turning the pages, eager to discover what would happen next. I loved this book, highly recommend it, and eagerly await the second Dan Foster mystery.
Bloodie Bones is a fantastic novel. It is beautifully written with a smooth seamless flow to the story with a faultless style oozing the ability of a very talented writer. Many scenes are so realistic you could almost be there watching, like a fly on the wall or as if seeing the action on a movie screen. The characters are highly engaging - 100% believable…The story is a thrilling and engrossing page-turner that demands just one more chapter before lights out and sleep - then maybe just one more... perhaps just one more...Very highly recommended.
