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Skye Cree #3
The Box of Bones
264 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 23, 2014
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About the author
Vickie McKeehan
57 books467 followersVickie's novels have consistently appeared on Amazon’s Top 100 lists in Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense and mystery / thriller. She writes what she loves to read -- heartwarming romance laced with suspense, heart-pounding thrillers, and riveting mysteries. Vickie loves to write about compelling and down-to-earth characters in settings that stay with her readers long after they've finished her books.
She's the author of twenty novels and numerous short stories with no plans to slow down. She's looking at a busy 2017, adding a new book, Beneath Winter Sand, to her Pelican Pointe Series and releasing a fifth Skye Cree book, Truth in the Bones. Plus, she has plans to begin a brand new series, in a brand new setting. Stay tuned for updates by subscribing to her mailing list.
Vickie writes full-time. But when she does take a break from banging out the next novel, she loves to get outside. Even though hanging out at the beach is at the top of her list, there's nothing quite like a long, soul-searching walk through the woods, daylight preferred, of course.
To get up-to-date news about what's happening, join Vickie's mailing list at vickiemckeehan.com. Follow her on Facebook.
There's always Twitter. And don't forget her blog, Romance, Suspense, & Chocolate. To check out her books, swing by here.
Check out her website: http://www.vickiemckeehan.com/
Visit her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VickieMcKeehan
Follow her on Twitter: @vickiemckeehan
She's the author of twenty novels and numerous short stories with no plans to slow down. She's looking at a busy 2017, adding a new book, Beneath Winter Sand, to her Pelican Pointe Series and releasing a fifth Skye Cree book, Truth in the Bones. Plus, she has plans to begin a brand new series, in a brand new setting. Stay tuned for updates by subscribing to her mailing list.
Vickie writes full-time. But when she does take a break from banging out the next novel, she loves to get outside. Even though hanging out at the beach is at the top of her list, there's nothing quite like a long, soul-searching walk through the woods, daylight preferred, of course.
To get up-to-date news about what's happening, join Vickie's mailing list at vickiemckeehan.com. Follow her on Facebook.
There's always Twitter. And don't forget her blog, Romance, Suspense, & Chocolate. To check out her books, swing by here.
Check out her website: http://www.vickiemckeehan.com/
Visit her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VickieMcKeehan
Follow her on Twitter: @vickiemckeehan
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April 10, 2015
This series is great! It has suspense, romance, and mysticism. The writing is smart and clean. I found humor in the dialogue.The characters are well developed and easy to like. The storyline follows Skye Cree, her husband, and the cast of friends and helpers she has united to help the police solve missing person cases. Skye uses her resources including her Native spirit guide to investigate and bring answers to cases that may have fallen through the cracks of the system
February 20, 2018
Rating: 2/5
***Minor spoilers***
Skye Cree is relatively famous for finding missing women. She runs a charity organization for finding missing persons, and she's just returned home from her honeymoon. When she returns to her office, she finds a mountain of gifts from the public, congratulating her on her wedding and thanking her for her services. What she doesn't expect to find amongst those gifts are human remains addressed directly to her. It seems that this killer wants her attention especially, challenging her discover who they are and how to stop them. This novel follows Skye and her husband, Josh, as they struggle to find the killer before the body count climbs higher and higher.
When I'm reading mystery and/or crime novels, I tend to not care as much about reading the series in publication order. Usually those types of books can stand alone, since they aren't focused as much on the characters, but on the crime. The same was true here. I found it easy to get to know the characters, and some past events were subtlely explained in a way that didn't leave me questioning very much. Based on that, I had a pretty good first impression of this book. It wasn't confusing, and we dove right into the crime.
However, as the book went on, I started losing interest. Skye and Josh were interesting characters, but I didn't feel any special attachment to them. Because of that, most of my enjoyment came from the action, of which there wasn't very much until the very end. The story was told well, but I became tired of reading about the same sort of cycle over and over again. I wish there was something new thrown in there, or something especially suspenseful. I wanted to feel something more, and there was a sort of lack of emotion as I was reading.
Overall, this was a solid novel, but I didn't find it particularly good or enjoyable. I had a good first impression, but I grew tired of reading it since there wasn't that much exciting stuff happening until the very end. It was also pretty predictable, so I would've appreciated something unexpected happening somewhere in the stretch of boredom. I wouldn't dissuade you from reading it, but I think there are definitely better crime novels out there.
***Minor spoilers***
Skye Cree is relatively famous for finding missing women. She runs a charity organization for finding missing persons, and she's just returned home from her honeymoon. When she returns to her office, she finds a mountain of gifts from the public, congratulating her on her wedding and thanking her for her services. What she doesn't expect to find amongst those gifts are human remains addressed directly to her. It seems that this killer wants her attention especially, challenging her discover who they are and how to stop them. This novel follows Skye and her husband, Josh, as they struggle to find the killer before the body count climbs higher and higher.
When I'm reading mystery and/or crime novels, I tend to not care as much about reading the series in publication order. Usually those types of books can stand alone, since they aren't focused as much on the characters, but on the crime. The same was true here. I found it easy to get to know the characters, and some past events were subtlely explained in a way that didn't leave me questioning very much. Based on that, I had a pretty good first impression of this book. It wasn't confusing, and we dove right into the crime.
However, as the book went on, I started losing interest. Skye and Josh were interesting characters, but I didn't feel any special attachment to them. Because of that, most of my enjoyment came from the action, of which there wasn't very much until the very end. The story was told well, but I became tired of reading about the same sort of cycle over and over again. I wish there was something new thrown in there, or something especially suspenseful. I wanted to feel something more, and there was a sort of lack of emotion as I was reading.
Overall, this was a solid novel, but I didn't find it particularly good or enjoyable. I had a good first impression, but I grew tired of reading it since there wasn't that much exciting stuff happening until the very end. It was also pretty predictable, so I would've appreciated something unexpected happening somewhere in the stretch of boredom. I wouldn't dissuade you from reading it, but I think there are definitely better crime novels out there.
April 20, 2017
I just love how Skye Cree's Native American heritage plays such a huge part in this compelling, gripping series.
October 3, 2017
This is my 3rd Skye Cree mystery, and I admit, I really do like this character. Different from the run-of-the-mill sleuth. The stories are all well written and easy to read. I'm sure I will be reading more of these in the future.
November 8, 2014
Great story
I love Skye Cree and Josh Ander. I love how they adapt to change, how they fit so perfectly together, and how they connect through the wolf. This book was my favorite so far and really showcased how much Josh and Skye love and trust each other. Their opponent in this book was the sickest yet. The body count was higher than ever, the killer was stalking and taunting Skye, but she never quit looking for him. In the end, I love how Josh shows Skye that he believes in her and her capabilities. This series is very different from anything else I typically read, but I really enjoy it. Please read it in order to get the most from it.
I love Skye Cree and Josh Ander. I love how they adapt to change, how they fit so perfectly together, and how they connect through the wolf. This book was my favorite so far and really showcased how much Josh and Skye love and trust each other. Their opponent in this book was the sickest yet. The body count was higher than ever, the killer was stalking and taunting Skye, but she never quit looking for him. In the end, I love how Josh shows Skye that he believes in her and her capabilities. This series is very different from anything else I typically read, but I really enjoy it. Please read it in order to get the most from it.
July 22, 2017
Missing?????
A private citizen recently married was opening wedding presents when she noticed a strange looking box. The box did not have a return address on it. Yep just as the title of the book says "The Box of Bones".
You will to read the book to find out the answers. Great read.
A private citizen recently married was opening wedding presents when she noticed a strange looking box. The box did not have a return address on it. Yep just as the title of the book says "The Box of Bones".
You will to read the book to find out the answers. Great read.
July 3, 2019
Gruesome and Mystical
This is a very well written story with Indian mysticism interwoven with finding a serial torturer and murderer who commits gruesome acts on women. I would however have liked to understand what made this man this way - his upbringing. The story left this string along with one other unfinished, which I suspect may be the lead in to the next?
This is a very well written story with Indian mysticism interwoven with finding a serial torturer and murderer who commits gruesome acts on women. I would however have liked to understand what made this man this way - his upbringing. The story left this string along with one other unfinished, which I suspect may be the lead in to the next?
October 23, 2019
Try to wrap your brain around this one!!
I usually suck with reviews; however, I’ve reviewed every book Vickie has written except for the last skye cree books I’ve yet to read. This is because Vickie is just phenomenal! Absolutely freaking awesome! Haven’t read a book by her that I haven’t loved
I usually suck with reviews; however, I’ve reviewed every book Vickie has written except for the last skye cree books I’ve yet to read. This is because Vickie is just phenomenal! Absolutely freaking awesome! Haven’t read a book by her that I haven’t loved
December 4, 2019
Breathtaking throughout
I am certainly fortunate to have stumbled across this story. Delightfully different premise filled with edge of your seat moments. Highly recommended to those who enjoy suspense, thriller, mystery, and even a romance thrown in. This is all interwoven with Native American lore.
I am certainly fortunate to have stumbled across this story. Delightfully different premise filled with edge of your seat moments. Highly recommended to those who enjoy suspense, thriller, mystery, and even a romance thrown in. This is all interwoven with Native American lore.
April 4, 2022
I love these books. Concise well written . Making you feel like they are part of your family
I would recommend this series of books. Because the characters are focused, more likable and learning more about her heritage being native American . I also am native American. Keep her coming.
I would recommend this series of books. Because the characters are focused, more likable and learning more about her heritage being native American . I also am native American. Keep her coming.
July 16, 2017
Another Goodread
Another new author for me. Really like this one too and I will read more of her books. First book I have read of Native Americans. Great story, very believable characters. Fast paced. Excellent.
Another new author for me. Really like this one too and I will read more of her books. First book I have read of Native Americans. Great story, very believable characters. Fast paced. Excellent.
July 29, 2017
Heart racing!
Skye is at it again with her new husband. A serial killer is playing games, but it won't stop everyone from hunting down the killer. Lots of heart pounding suspense and thrills. I love the Skye Cree series and how bad ass Skye takes on the worst scum.
Skye is at it again with her new husband. A serial killer is playing games, but it won't stop everyone from hunting down the killer. Lots of heart pounding suspense and thrills. I love the Skye Cree series and how bad ass Skye takes on the worst scum.
August 21, 2017
Creepy and exhilarating.
I enjoyed this book for the page-turning suspense, the otherworldly qualities of the main characters and the devious plot. Not howdy did this make my heart race.
I enjoyed this book for the page-turning suspense, the otherworldly qualities of the main characters and the devious plot. Not howdy did this make my heart race.
March 3, 2018
Awesome
The Skye series keep getting better and better. There's a lot of research that goes into writing a book with such technology and forensic science, but that's what makes it so good.
The Skye series keep getting better and better. There's a lot of research that goes into writing a book with such technology and forensic science, but that's what makes it so good.
August 8, 2024
An extremely interesting a d well told story.
The story was very interesting, with good characters, an complex plot, with two really bad people that had been killing people for years.
The story was very interesting, with good characters, an complex plot, with two really bad people that had been killing people for years.
July 27, 2017
This was a fairly interesting story. I will look for other books by this author.
August 1, 2017
Awesome!! Have not read the first two of the series with Skye, but will most definitely will. Can't wait to read more of Vickie McKeehan books!
August 26, 2017
Unexpected
I loved the relationship of the main characters. It was entertaining. The story line was fast paced with mystery , intrigue, and excitement.
I loved the relationship of the main characters. It was entertaining. The story line was fast paced with mystery , intrigue, and excitement.
September 11, 2017
Best I've Read Lately
Quick read. Kept me entertained while waiting for Hurricane Irma to arrive. Bogged down in a few places but overall I enjoyed it.
Quick read. Kept me entertained while waiting for Hurricane Irma to arrive. Bogged down in a few places but overall I enjoyed it.
January 22, 2018
Very good book. Definitely want to read the series. If you like stories about serial killers this will fit the bill. This dude is brutal.
January 22, 2018
Love this series. Never a dull moment and not the usual way these stories usually go
March 12, 2018
Twisted killers
Twisted killers that play cat and mouse get caught eventually. Skye is determined to get this guy, he is disturbed and barbaric.
Twisted killers that play cat and mouse get caught eventually. Skye is determined to get this guy, he is disturbed and barbaric.
April 4, 2018
Another great Skye Cree novel!
April 5, 2018
This series just keeps getting better and better. There is so much detail and I loved the relationship between the two main characters. Definitely one to read
June 27, 2018
Spooky, tingling, heartbreaking.
Don't believe in supernatural, but the story was engrossing. I'm just glad the good guys came out on top, eventually.
Don't believe in supernatural, but the story was engrossing. I'm just glad the good guys came out on top, eventually.
August 18, 2018
Lunchtime made interesting!
Love Vickie's books, easy reads, spend my lunch time enjoying her work. Makes my lunch that much more enjoyable and worthwhile.
Love Vickie's books, easy reads, spend my lunch time enjoying her work. Makes my lunch that much more enjoyable and worthwhile.
October 9, 2018
Very good read, quick, exciting, keeps you interested.
Very good read, quick, exciting and kept me coming back.
I recommend this series to anyone who likes to read mystery.
Very good read, quick, exciting and kept me coming back.
I recommend this series to anyone who likes to read mystery.
October 16, 2018
Loved it!
September 7, 2019
TW: Abduction, rape, murder. Sex.
I have read the first three books in this series.
They are similar, but yet different. They move well and the action doesn't stop.
I have read the first three books in this series.
They are similar, but yet different. They move well and the action doesn't stop.
January 11, 2023
I liked it very much
My girlfriend is half native I like that part of the story. They worked with the
help of spirits and animals. Good read.
My girlfriend is half native I like that part of the story. They worked with the
help of spirits and animals. Good read.
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