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In "Bones," a ruthless serial killer targets women in Nevada, hiding his murders in graves that he has secretly booby‑trapped. One such grave erupts in a deadly explosion, killing several people and providing the killer an escape amid the chaos. Reporter Irene Kelly, who narrowly survives the blast, is determined to bring the killer to justice. With her investigative skills and tenacity, she pursues clues that lead her into a dangerous confrontation with a murderer who will stop at nothing to keep his crimes hidden.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Jan Burke
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