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Boneyard
Second book in a series about FBI Agent Kelly Jones

by Michelle Gagnon



      Let me say it simply: Michelle Gagnon can write!

In Boneyard, the second book in a series featuring FBI Agent Kelly Jones, Gagnon has crafted an intricate thriller about a serial killer and a wannabe copycat slayer. Agent Jones is called in because human bones have been found scattered along the northern end of the Appalachian Trail. Some of the bones could be a decade or more old, and the remains found are from at least five bodies. In addition, Jones faces a turf war among local law enforcement agencies because the bones were found in both Massachusetts and Vermont. Not only is there resentment toward Jones and the FBI, but there is local antagonism between police officials. As the investigation continues, more bodies are found - now in New York.

Gagnon skillfully leads the reader through the investigation, including stonewalling by local law enforcement, conflicting lab reports, DNA leads, legwork at a local gay bar, and much more. These procedures are accurate and believable and make for fascinating reading. But it is Gagnon's decision to show the reader glimpses of both the killer and a copycat, revealing reasons why both are doing what they do which takes it to the next level. Suggestions about their identities are made through Gagnon's carefully dropping tiny clues in description, action, or emotional states.

Boneyard is an edge-of-your-seat page turner which carries the reader through a complex tale that weaves together many different storylines to a heart-stopping, but very satisfying ending. Gagnon is a brilliant new talent. And, I hope that she continues to produce many of these Agent Jones thrillers for a long time to come! Brava!

The Book

Mira Books
July 1, 2008
ARC for Mass Market Paperback
0778325393 / 978-0778325390
Thriller
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An excerpt is located on the (main) description page for the book at Amazon.
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The Reviewer

Janie Franz
Reviewed 2008
NOTE: Reviewer Janie Franz is the author of Freelance Writing: It’s a Business, Stupid!and co-author of The Ultimate Wedding Reception Book and The Ultimate Wedding Ceremony Book.
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