{"product_id":"9781616203542","title":"Beastly Bones : A Jackaby Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBeastly Bones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): William  Ritter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e“I’ve found very little about private detective R. F. Jackaby to be standard in the time I’ve known him. Working as his assistant tends to call for a somewhat flexible relationship with reality . . .”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In 1892, New Fiddleham, New England, things are never quite what they seem, especially when Abigail Rook and her eccentric employer, R. F. Jackaby, are called upon to investigate the supernatural.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e First, members of a particularly vicious species of shape-shifters disguise themselves as a litter of kittens. A day later, their owner is found murdered, with a single mysterious puncture wound to her neck. Then, in nearby Gad’s Valley, dinosaur bones from a recent dig go missing, and an unidentifiable beast attacks animals and people, leaving their mangled bodies behind. Policeman Charlie Cane, exiled from New Fiddleham to the valley, calls on Abigail for help, and soon Abigail and Jackaby are on the hunt for a thief, a monster, and a murderer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeastly Bones, \u003c\/i\u003ethe second installment in the series, delivers the same quirky humor and unforgettable characters as \u003ci\u003eJackaby, \u003c\/i\u003ethe book the \u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune \u003c\/i\u003ecalled “Sherlock Holmes crossed with Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2016 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Title\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA 2016 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Title\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “In this sequel to \u003ci\u003eJackaby\u003c\/i\u003e (Algonquin, 2014), Ritter seamlessly presents enough backstory for newcomers to thoroughly enjoy this hybrid of historical fiction and fantasy . . . On a scale of ‘one to pomegranate,’ this volume is undoubtedly a pomegranate; it offers humor, adventure, mystery, gore, and romance all rolled into one well-written package. The best news? There is more to come, as Ritter sets up Jackaby and Rook’s next case regarding the ephemeral Jenny, murdered many years ago.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Recommend this to readers who enjoy \u003ci\u003eDoctor Who, Supernatural, Grimm\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDresden Files\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e, and, of course, \u003ci\u003eSherlock Holmes\u003c\/i\u003e stories, and who are ready to stay up into the wee hours reading.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “[A] fast-paced sequel to \u003ci\u003eJackaby \u003c\/i\u003e. . . As bones go missing--and then small livestock--methodical investigation and scientific experimentation yield to madcap chases, slapstick humor, and romance. Ritter's blends--fantasy and mystery, action and tension, oddball detective and able sidekick--employ but exceed their stock elements. With one case closed but two unsolved, the well-matched, well-written duo will undoubtedly return to fight a more fearsome foe. A witty and weird adventure equal parts Sherlock and Three Stooges.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “The fun continues in this Holmsien follow-up to Jackaby. . . Fans of the first novel will be pleased with this entertaining sequel, rich in intrigue and imagination.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e“Jackaby’s sense of humor, ever droll and capricious, shines once again in this sequel. The storytelling is just as solid and absorbing, too, even with quite the crowd—shape-shifters, rival paleontologists, an avid hunter, a livestock-pillaging predator, an intrepid journalist—and there’s a bit of romance as well.” –\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Critics laud William Ritter’s \u003ci\u003eJackaby\u003c\/i\u003e series as perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eSherlock\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDoctor Who\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSupernatural\u003c\/i\u003e – and while that’s a tall order for any book, I’m happy to report that \u003ci\u003eJackaby\u003c\/i\u003e and its sequel, \u003ci\u003eBeastly Bones\u003c\/i\u003e, more than fit the bill! Utterly charming.”—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMugglenet  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e“Jackaby — aptly described as a mix between Sherlock and the Doctor — is in fine form with this sequel, which picks up nicely following the events of the first book. Fans will eagerly dive into his latest adventure with his assistant Abigail, as they find themselves on another mysterious and possibly magical case. The tone and atmosphere of Ritter’s novels are immersive and delightful.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNovel Novice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e“\u003ci\u003eJackaby\u003c\/i\u003e was one of my stand out reads last year and when I found out there would be a series I was so excited…If you’re looking for a fun read, filled with quirky characters and lots of the paranormal, you definitely need to be reading these books. Ritter tells an amazingly unique story full of action and mystery.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFiction Fare\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e“I really enjoyed the plot of \u003ci\u003eBeastly Bones. \u003c\/i\u003eIt was definitely fast-paced and so fun! The mysteries themselves weren’t that easy to solve, and I liked that even when I thought I had everything figured out, there was another twist. I really loved the characters as well. Jackaby is still the right mix of the Tenth Doctor and Sherlock and Abigail is spunky and interesting in her own right. She doesn’t stand at the sidelines nor does she attempt to follow the stereotypical expectations that others expect of her. —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRead.Sleep.Repeat. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e“\u003ci\u003eBeastly Bones \u003c\/i\u003ewill make you smile. I found myself grinning ridiculously in public at the bits of humor in \u003ci\u003eBeastly Bones\u003c\/i\u003e. It’s subtle, but very effective in breaking the serious moments. You find the humor in Jackaby’s mannerisms, his interactions, and what he says (he made a rolling-your-eyes type of pun that had me snickering despite myself). It makes everything so much delightful, and I cannot stress how wonderfully timed they were. —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Novel Hermit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781616203542\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Algonquin Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40840771272910,"sku":"9781616203542","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_151afad0-f356-4f18-a6c9-2bee4ff9b98f.jpg?v=1643617656","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781616203542","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}