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Pub date February 11, 2025

ASIN B0DQB2LV4G

Price $4.99 (USD) Kindle edition

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MacFarlane’s second installment in The Bone Shrine Crimes series is a taut, gripping sequel steeped in corruption, murder, and a relentless quest for justice. Biff McCoy, a spirited college intern with the State Patrol, is determined to uncover her best friend’s killer. But when a corrupted investigation turns cold, Biff faces mounting doubts—including whether she can trust her first lover to help solve the case.

Biff’s journey anchors the story, her intuitive yet haunted nature adding depth and urgency. Joe is a tense mix of resilience, loyalty, and determination. Once defined by addiction and its toll on his life, Joe’s return to vitality reflects his fight for recovery and redemption. The supporting cast, from the steadfast Captain Condran to the shadowy Tramposo gang, is richly drawn, their motives steeped in ambiguity and tension. MacFarlane expertly blends the personal with the procedural, crafting a high-stakes narrative that keeps the danger immediate and visceral. His evocative prose captures both the stark beauty of Washington and the suffocating tension of crime scenes, drawing readers into a world where trust is a luxury and every clue teeters between revelation and disaster. Building on the suspense of the first book, this installment examines the precariousness of justice and the unyielding resilience of humanity. Biff’s personal stakes further elevate the story, making her quest as much about self-discovery as it is about vengeance. 

A taut, clever sequel that’s impossible to put down.

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