The Bone Keeper
The Bone Keeper by Luca Veste, published by Sourcebooks Landmark in 2019, is a chilling psychological thriller that explores the haunting legacy of urban myths. This edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers around a chilling figure from childhood nightmares, the Bone Keeper, who lures victims into his lair, leaving only a trail of fear and mystery. When a woman is discovered injured and claiming to have escaped this malevolent legend, Detective Louise Henderson faces the daunting task of convincing her colleagues that the myth may be rooted in reality.
Readers will find a gripping blend of suspense and crime as the story unfolds, delving into themes of folklore and the psychological impact of fear. The investigation intensifies when a body is discovered, raising the stakes for Detective Henderson and her team. With elements of mystery and detective work, The Bone Keeper invites readers to confront the darkness of old legends and the shadows they cast on the present. This edition is designed for those who appreciate intricate plots and the unsettling nature of psychological thrillers.
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A chilling psychological read, for fans of serial killer thrillers that asks the question: What if you found out the figure that haunted your nightmares as a child was real?
He’ll slice your flesh. Your bones he’ll keep.
The Bone Keeper’s coming. And he’ll make you weep.
Twenty years ago, four teenagers went exploring in the local woods, trying to find the supposed home of the Bone Keeper. According to lore, victims are lured into his lair, never to be seen again. Only three returned.
Now, a woman is found wandering the streets, horrifically injured, claiming to have fled the evil urban myth. Detective Louise Henderson must convince skeptical colleagues that this urban myth might be flesh and blood.
And then a body turns up.
For fans of C.J. Tudor and Riley Sager, The Bone Keeper is a haunting suspense novel of old legends, past demons, and all the things that go bump in the night.
“A well-crafted, deliciously unsettling blend of police procedural and horror folklore that shares appeal with John Connolly’s and Lauren Beukes’ thrillers.”–Booklist
“Like the scariest urban legend from your childhood all grown up, The Bone Keeper is spine-tingling, hair-raising entertainment.”–Abby Endler, Crime by the Book
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