Dry Bones Calling

by Sherri Kukla

Deputy Griffin Black has been called back from a brief vacation to discover a grizzly scene. The bones of five unidentified and decomposed individuals have been discovered in his small desert town with a sixth unconscious person barely hanging onto life partially buried with them.

Having recently been promoted to the homicide unit of his sheriff's substation, his first major investigation promises to expose unexpected truths that will impact the lives of those he has come to love.

Kindle Edition

Published February 15, 2024

About the author

Sherri Kukla is is a fan of mysteries, both reading them and writing. She is the author of MotoMysteries, a faith-based mystery series for middle grade kids and the Dry Brook mystery series for adult readers. She is also the co-founder and publisher, along with her husband, Steve, of S&S Off Road Magazine.

Sherri and Steve met and married as teenagers. They're not sure where the time went, but over 50 adventurous years have passed. They have four children and three grandchildren. Sherri and Steve reside in a small desert community in Southern California.

Reviews

[Jolene Crouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

A total page turner! You can’t wait to see what happens next with the story! Sherri does a great job developing the characters that I’ve started to feel like I know these people.

Another great book written by Sherri Kukla!

[Jesse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! I received this advanced copy of Dry Bone Calling right after I finished book 1: Suspicious Minds.
I can honestly say that while I liked book 1, book 2 was even better! So many twists, so many different characters to fall in love with (and maybe or maybe not to trust…) and such honest and heartwarming inclusions of faith. Would absolutely recommend both books!

[Jean · Rating 3 out of 5]

Paying donors for organs that they can live without, and then taking organs that they cannot live without, making them victims.

Although I really liked the plot and the story development, I was very frustrated throughout, at what I can only describe as procrastination. It seemed as though just when a pivotal piece of information was about to be revealed, there was a phone call or a doorbell to prevent the person from getting important details to help solve the case. This happened multiple times and I wondered if its purpose was to make the story increase in length. It seemed to be an attack on the reader’s intelligence. Anyway, because I liked the story, I gave it 3stars. This was an ARC and I wish I could rank it higher.

[Carol Ackerman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just finished Dry Bones Calling, and WOW!! What a great story about a group of people involved in illegally harvesting and selling human organs. The author made me feel like I was right there in the middle of all the action. Suspense, plot twists, sad tears, happy tears, friendships, and God's forgiveness and love, and just a bit of sweet romance. I hope Sherri Kukla continues this series. I want to read more by this author.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. The opinions and comments are entirely my own.

[Evelyn Foreman · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the first word to the last, the intensity of this storyline held me captive! So many vividly described characters, so many pieces of the puzzle, each waiting to be put in it’s place, one can’t help but expel a long breath, thinking that finally the big picture is evident. But wait! There’s more? Oh yes, more suspicion, more danger, more accelerated heartbeat, and yes, even a bit of romance intertwined through it all! What a story! I eagerly await this author’s next endeavor!

[Miki Weaver · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an advanced copy for review purposes. Loved this second book of the series. Even though I thought I knew who the culprits were, with the twists and turns I was never 100% sure. I love when a story keeps you guessing and this one does. Great character development and plot. The story keeps moving along so you don't ever want to put it down.

[Ethelann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dry Bones Calling is the second book I've read by Sherri Kukla. I liked it even better than the first. The unexpected turns this story took kept me turning pages.
I can't wait to see the other books this author turns out.

[Marilyn Roosen · Rating 4 out of 5]

It had been awhile since I read the first book so it took a bit to get back into the characters.
Liked the short chapters as I knew I could read one or two and then get some work done and come back to it.

[Jane Weaver · Rating 4 out of 5]

Got this book on Monday and finished it on Tuesday. Great read by a great author. If you love suspense/romance, this is a recommended book for you. It has all the fun and excitement you want in a book. This is the second book I have read by Sherri and loved it.

[Jan D Haugley · Rating 5 out of 5]

GREAT READ! Excited that there was another book after the first in this series. Fun and easy to read!

[Karen Sehon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read! A page turner for sure. I had a hard time putting it down. Just when you think you have it figured out, bam! A plot twist! I am looking forward to reading more by Sherri!

[Julie Krogh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book!!!! You need to pay attention to keep up with all that is going on, but that adds to keeping your interest. Such a fun read and can't wait for the next!

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great read! It's full of twists and turns and will keep you turning the pages to see what happens next.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of Christian suspense.