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In northern California’s small town of Coventry, the disappearance of teenage brother Josh sparks a twenty‑year mystery. Former Army CID investigator Oren longs to return to his hometown to solve the case. When a human jawbone, along with other remains, is discovered on his porch, Oren’s life is thrown back into darkness. He must dig through a web of secret‑keeping locals—the housekeeper with a fugitive past, a deputy with a grudge, a reclusive ex‑cop from L.A., and more—to find the truth. The investigation forces Oren to confront his own hidden knowledge of Josh’s life and the darkest secrets Coventry holds.
O’Connell’s masterful prose blends psychological depth with tight suspense, making *Bone by Bone* a compelling stand‑alone thriller that explores family bonds, hidden crimes, and the lasting impact of unresolved loss.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Carol O'Connell
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