{"product_id":"9781250153036","title":"A Borrowing of Bones : A Mystery","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA Borrowing of Bones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Paula Munier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe instant \u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first in a gripping new series by Paula Munier, \u003ci\u003eA Borrowing of Bones\u003c\/i\u003e is full of complex twists, introducing a wonderful new voice for mystery readers and dog lovers. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eGrief and guilt are the ghosts that haunt you when you survive what others do not….\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter their last deployment, when she got shot, her fiancé Martinez got killed and his bomb-sniffing dog Elvis got depressed, soldier Mercy Carr and Elvis were both sent home, her late lover’s last words ringing in her ears: “Take care of my partner.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether the two former military police—one twenty-nine-year-old two-legged female with wounds deeper than skin and one handsome five-year-old four-legged Malinois with canine PTSD—march off their grief mile after mile in the beautiful remote Vermont wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven on the Fourth of July weekend, when all of Northshire celebrates with fun and frolic and fireworks, it’s just another walk in the woods for Mercy and Elvis—until the dog alerts to explosives and they find a squalling baby abandoned near a shallow grave filled with what appear to be human bones. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eU.S. Game Warden Troy Warner and his search and rescue Newfoundland Susie Bear respond to Mercy’s 911 call, and the four must work together to track down a missing mother, solve a cold-case murder, and keep the citizens of Northshire safe on potentially the most incendiary Independence Day since the American Revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s a call to action Mercy and Elvis cannot ignore, no matter what the cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Munier’s perfectly paced tale crackles with fast-paced dialogue and elegant descriptions that would make the likes of John Hart and James Lee Burke proud. But it’s her writing about animals, dogs in particular, that truly sparkles and distinguishes her from the pack.\" —Jon Land, \u003ci\u003eBooktrib\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Comparisons may be made between Munier's debut mystery and Margaret Mizushima's Timber Creek K-9 mysteries. A stronger read-alike is Julia Spencer Felming's mysteries featuring Rev. Clare Fergusson, another female veteran. The believable dogs, the touches of humor, the independent, determined Mercy, and well-crafted characters will bring readers back.\" —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review and debut of the month)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The portrayal of working dogs will appeal to fans of David Rosenfelt and Margaret Mizushima. The blend of lovingly detailed setting and lively characters, both human and canine, makes this a series to watch.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Finally, a suspense novel that combines my two loves:  a thrilling police procedural, assisted by two fabulous working dogs. A one-sit read that will make you happy you did.\" —Lisa Gardner, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eLook for Me\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A compelling mix of hard edges and easy charm - I loved this book.” —Lee Child, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eA Borrowing of Bones\u003c\/i\u003e is a nuanced nail-biter with a compelling quartet of crime fighters:  two extraordinary rescue and rescued dogs and their human handlers.\" — Hallie Ephron, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eYou’ll Never Know, Dear\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is why we read crime fiction!  The immensely talented Paula Munier had me at page one with indelibly drawn characters in a heartbreaking, compelling and incredibly intelligent story. Plus, the greatest dogs on the planet.  Fans of William Kent Krueger and C.J. Box will devour this terrific book.\" —Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha, Anthony, Mary Higgins Clark and Macavity Award-Winning Author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Who let the dogs out? Paula Munier did, in a terrific new mystery thriller about two admirably resilient human characters and their smart, sturdy, resourceful canine sidekicks, who track a collection of murderous suspects across the glorious Green Mountains of Vermont. Come for the action and the mystery, stay for all the other pleasures of a novel that will keep you turning pages right up to the satisfying final passages.\" —William Martin, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of\u003ci\u003e Back Bay\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBound for Gold\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Paula Munier has that special gift for bringing fictional dogs to life, and she's just as adept with humans. I read this book in one sitting, and so will you.\u003ci\u003e A Borrowing of Bones\u003c\/i\u003e is a terrific mystery.\" —Spencer Quinn, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Wow! I couldn’t put it down. (Warning: Don’t start this one at bedtime.) Paula is an artist. Her prose is breathtaking, the story compelling, the pace exhilarating. Truly, I loved it.  \u003ci\u003eA Borrowing of Bones \u003c\/i\u003eis an exultant exploration of decency, honor, and patriotism. Beautifully crafted, thoroughly enjoyable.\" —Jane K. Cleland, Agatha Award-winning author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If you love dogs and mysteries, you have two reasons to love \u003ci\u003eA Borrowing of Bones\u003c\/i\u003e. Paula Munier's page turner is made even more memorable by her keen insight and love of dogs.\" —Larry Kay, award-winning dog author of \u003ci\u003eTraining the Best Dog Ever\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLife's A Bark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An entertaining, escapist retreat.\" —\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A novel that hooks the reader from the first page and begins a projected series, \u003ci\u003eA Borrowing of Bones\u003c\/i\u003e shines as a paean to veterans and service dogs.\" —\u003ci\u003eFredericksburg Free Lance-Star\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This fast-paced and intoxicating drama immediately grabbed my attention and I was immersed in all aspects from plot-line to character development to the dialogue to just about everything. The author knows how to keep this reader involved by creating a complex and determine yet flawed heroine...”  —Dru's Book Musings, Best Books of 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250153036\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Minotaur Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40675839934670,"sku":"9781250153036","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_de457d2a-64b9-4ff5-a3f9-d2cd93049239.jpg?v=1639973712","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250153036","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}