Nothing But the Bones A Novel
Nothing But the Bones by Brian Panowich, published by St. Martin’s Publishing Group in April 2025, is a novel that explores the gritty realities of life in rural southern America. The story centers on Nelson “Nails” McKenna, an enforcer for local crime boss Gareth Burroughs, who finds himself in a precarious situation after defending a woman at a roadhouse. With a dead body and numerous witnesses, Nails and the woman become fugitives, navigating a dangerous path as they attempt to escape to Jacksonville.
Readers will find a narrative rich in lyrical prose and vivid depictions of small-town life, as well as elements of mystery and suspense. As Nails and his companion evade various threats on their journey, the tension escalates, leading to a critical moment where Nails must confront his past and fight for their survival. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English, offering an engaging blend of crime, thriller, and police procedural elements set against the backdrop of McFalls County.
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With lyrical prose and hard-hitting depictions of the hardscrabble life in the rural south, Brian Panowich delivers a gripping new chapter in his tales of McFalls County in Nothing But the Bones.
In McFalls County, local crime boss Gareth Burroughs runs everything on the mountain. And Nelson “Nails” McKenna has been his enforcer since he was a teenager, though his heart’s not really in the dirty work. Then one night in a local roadhouse, Nails goes too far, defending a woman, and even Burroughs’s reach can’t get him out of this one. With a dead body and countless witnesses, Nails and the woman become fugitives on the run, and unlikely partners.
But on the road to Jacksonville, where a possible escape awaits, there’s more than one interested party on the pair’s trail, and the glimpse they had of getting away scot free suddenly seems elusive. In the end, Nails must make one final stand for his freedom—or pay with both of their lives.
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