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The Bone Collector’s Daughter
For Izzy Graves, scrubbing blood out of bathroom tile is just another Tuesday.
Crime scene cleaning pays the bills, and Edgar—her pet rat—is the only one waiting when she gets home. And she’s fine with that.
Then her father dies—the Bone Collector, headline monster and part-time dad. His lawyer delivers a inside, a victim’s bone and a cryptic letter.
It’s the first clue in a gruesome hunt for more bones scattered across the city.
But Izzy isn’t the only one searching. A doomsday cult is on her heels, determined to reclaim the trophies and use them to summon a serpent god hungry for the end of the world.
Armed with nothing but her resting death face and a troop of misfit allies, Izzy has one last cleanup stop the cult before the world goes up in smoke.
Will she scrub away the apocalypse or just let Edgar eat popcorn while the world burns?
Either way, someone’s got to mop up the mess.
Perfect for fans of Grady Hendrix, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Paul Tremblay, and fast-paced supernatural thrillers.
Crime scene cleaning pays the bills, and Edgar—her pet rat—is the only one waiting when she gets home. And she’s fine with that.
Then her father dies—the Bone Collector, headline monster and part-time dad. His lawyer delivers a inside, a victim’s bone and a cryptic letter.
It’s the first clue in a gruesome hunt for more bones scattered across the city.
But Izzy isn’t the only one searching. A doomsday cult is on her heels, determined to reclaim the trophies and use them to summon a serpent god hungry for the end of the world.
Armed with nothing but her resting death face and a troop of misfit allies, Izzy has one last cleanup stop the cult before the world goes up in smoke.
Will she scrub away the apocalypse or just let Edgar eat popcorn while the world burns?
Either way, someone’s got to mop up the mess.
Perfect for fans of Grady Hendrix, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Paul Tremblay, and fast-paced supernatural thrillers.
325 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 29, 2025
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May 24, 2025
As a new 'horror' reader, I went into this book with eyes wide open and my head full of expectations. Slasher this, blood splatter that, a knife, a slit throat, or disemboweling gore. Thankfully, the majority of horror tropes that I was expecting weren't the focal point of this book... It was the heart of the characters, their relationships to one another, and the internal and external struggles they go through set against a pre-apocalyptic backdrop.
That isn't to say there weren't graphic details, blood, knives, guns, or the occasional person getting double tapped with an SUV--there were-- but the way Morgan Mourne melded these 'horror' elements into an 'every-persons' perspective through Izzy (the book's namesake) was relatable, humorous, and emotional. The heroes journey that Izzy goes on, wrestling with a dark family past of her father being a murderer, and her unexpected legacy, sends her on never ending path of self-discovery that dispels a lot of her previous biases, and opens her eyes to the truth... The world will be in peril unless Izzy does something about it.
Along the way we meet a host of other secondary characters with their own motivations and subtext that, at times, has you guessing who you can rely on, who's after Izzy for something, and who are downright creepy. The only true character that has Izzy's back through thick and thin though, is Edgar. I won't spoil how his innocence made me smile on more than one occasion, I'll simply say you'll love Edgar.
The Bone Collector's Daughter also introduces a myriad of locations. Each with their own grit, coloring, feeling, and descriptions that paint a beautiful mental image every time the characters go somewhere new. Along the way, Morgan Mourne's attention to detail was pristine, engaging all the senses as if I was really there smelling the fresh baked baguettes or doing the truffle-shuffle thanks to a tazer gun.
Finally, let's get to the horror. While not a slasher movie or a 'scare the poo out of me, jump from the closet poltergeist' type of terror, the stakes in this book were nothing short of apocalyptic if the heroes failed. Add in a dash of creepy basement men, brutish thugs popping out from the shadows, blood sacrifices, and of course the pivotal 'bones' in the story (that ultimately control the arrival of something terrible), and you've found yourself the perfect mix of action, adventure, and urban-horror encircling a strong, young, female protagonist who embraces her destiny.
The Bone Collector's Daughter was a great read filled with professional storytelling, great pacing, lush environments, and some laugh out loud dialog. Whether The Bone Collector's Daughter is part of a series or a stand-alone book, it is a smart, self-sufficient, page-turner that will have you guessing until the end and wanting more.
That isn't to say there weren't graphic details, blood, knives, guns, or the occasional person getting double tapped with an SUV--there were-- but the way Morgan Mourne melded these 'horror' elements into an 'every-persons' perspective through Izzy (the book's namesake) was relatable, humorous, and emotional. The heroes journey that Izzy goes on, wrestling with a dark family past of her father being a murderer, and her unexpected legacy, sends her on never ending path of self-discovery that dispels a lot of her previous biases, and opens her eyes to the truth... The world will be in peril unless Izzy does something about it.
Along the way we meet a host of other secondary characters with their own motivations and subtext that, at times, has you guessing who you can rely on, who's after Izzy for something, and who are downright creepy. The only true character that has Izzy's back through thick and thin though, is Edgar. I won't spoil how his innocence made me smile on more than one occasion, I'll simply say you'll love Edgar.
The Bone Collector's Daughter also introduces a myriad of locations. Each with their own grit, coloring, feeling, and descriptions that paint a beautiful mental image every time the characters go somewhere new. Along the way, Morgan Mourne's attention to detail was pristine, engaging all the senses as if I was really there smelling the fresh baked baguettes or doing the truffle-shuffle thanks to a tazer gun.
Finally, let's get to the horror. While not a slasher movie or a 'scare the poo out of me, jump from the closet poltergeist' type of terror, the stakes in this book were nothing short of apocalyptic if the heroes failed. Add in a dash of creepy basement men, brutish thugs popping out from the shadows, blood sacrifices, and of course the pivotal 'bones' in the story (that ultimately control the arrival of something terrible), and you've found yourself the perfect mix of action, adventure, and urban-horror encircling a strong, young, female protagonist who embraces her destiny.
The Bone Collector's Daughter was a great read filled with professional storytelling, great pacing, lush environments, and some laugh out loud dialog. Whether The Bone Collector's Daughter is part of a series or a stand-alone book, it is a smart, self-sufficient, page-turner that will have you guessing until the end and wanting more.
May 31, 2025
Izzy Graves cleans up crime scenes for a living trying to live a semi normal life despite being the daughter of the infamous serial killer known as The Bone Collector. When he dies he leaves behind a box and a cryptic letter tasking her to pick up his work where he left off. Izzy wants nothing to do with it until she finds out this task makes her responsible for saving the world. Turns out she’ll be following in her father’s footsteps after all.
The Bone Collector’s Daughter sucks you in from the beginning and doesn’t slow down. The suspenseful moments are followed with bits of comedic dark humor giving you a good laugh along the way. I loved all the characters, Edgar is the real star of this book.
This book is perfect for you if you love doomsday novels and dark humor.
The Bone Collector’s Daughter sucks you in from the beginning and doesn’t slow down. The suspenseful moments are followed with bits of comedic dark humor giving you a good laugh along the way. I loved all the characters, Edgar is the real star of this book.
This book is perfect for you if you love doomsday novels and dark humor.
May 16, 2025
This book was such a dark, magical ride—in the best possible way. Izzy Graves cleans up crime scenes by day and accidentally inherits her serial killer dad’s apocalyptic side hustle by night. Between cults, ancient serpent gods, and a crew of awkward geniuses, things get chaotic fast—in the best way.
Morgan Mourne nails the balance between creepy suspense and laugh-out-loud moments. If you're into supernatural thrillers with dark humor, quirky vibes, and endearing characters, The Bone Collector’s Daughter is a must-read. Plus, any book where the end of the world is on the table but there’s still time for snacks? I'm in. Here's hoping there is a book 2!
Morgan Mourne nails the balance between creepy suspense and laugh-out-loud moments. If you're into supernatural thrillers with dark humor, quirky vibes, and endearing characters, The Bone Collector’s Daughter is a must-read. Plus, any book where the end of the world is on the table but there’s still time for snacks? I'm in. Here's hoping there is a book 2!
January 3, 2026
I loved this book. It was gruesome, but it was not too gruesome for someone that generally doesn’t like gruesome. I highly recommend this book for those that like a little mystery and gore.
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