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Cold Bones: A Southern Mystery Thriller
200 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 27, 2026
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Abby Rice
15 books8 followersHi, and welcome to my Abby Rice author page! Hope you'll check out my latest book, "Cold Comfort"!
Abby Rice is my pen name for fiction. I've written lots of other things (including history) under my real name, Karen Dustman.
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I love connecting with readers, so feel free to reach out and say hi! I'm Abby@abbyriceauthor.com.
Abby Rice is my pen name for fiction. I've written lots of other things (including history) under my real name, Karen Dustman.
For more on what I'm up to lately, visit www.AbbyRiceAuthor.com and sign up for my Reader List! (Think: free short stories in your in-box, freebies on new books, and of course news when the latest book comes out).
Also check out www.Clairitage.com -- where you can sign up for a free history newsletter!
I love connecting with readers, so feel free to reach out and say hi! I'm Abby@abbyriceauthor.com.
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February 3, 2026
Mystery and History, the Perfect Combination!
This is a fantastic mystery thriller, by midway through, it is impossible to put down! Zoe and her African Grey parrot, Atticus, are very engaging characters. The characters they meet in this latest book, are quirky and interesting. I love how it starts off with a piece of Civil War history! The description of the Appalachian Mountains and the town of Jonesborough is so realistic, I feel like I have been there before. I love how backgrounds and situations seamlessly weave into ever more complex scenarios. The history, the small town feel, and the fast paced mystery make for a wonderful read, I was sorry when it ended! Looking forward to the next book in the Zoe Nichols Van-Life series!
This is a fantastic mystery thriller, by midway through, it is impossible to put down! Zoe and her African Grey parrot, Atticus, are very engaging characters. The characters they meet in this latest book, are quirky and interesting. I love how it starts off with a piece of Civil War history! The description of the Appalachian Mountains and the town of Jonesborough is so realistic, I feel like I have been there before. I love how backgrounds and situations seamlessly weave into ever more complex scenarios. The history, the small town feel, and the fast paced mystery make for a wonderful read, I was sorry when it ended! Looking forward to the next book in the Zoe Nichols Van-Life series!
March 20, 2026
Fun, Entertaining Read
It's always enjoyable to spend a few hours reading Abby Rice's Van-Life books. While the mystery/suspense parts can get a little heavy, the humor and camaraderie brings the storyline back to an even keel. Atticus is a great secondary character and adds interest all on his own with his quirky imitations.
It's always enjoyable to spend a few hours reading Abby Rice's Van-Life books. While the mystery/suspense parts can get a little heavy, the humor and camaraderie brings the storyline back to an even keel. Atticus is a great secondary character and adds interest all on his own with his quirky imitations.
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