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Skye Cree #4
His Garden of Bones
Not all flowers are grown with love.
Years earlier, teenage girls began to vanish off the streets of Seattle. Now, they're turning up dead, their mutilated bodies left in prominent locations around the city. Skye Cree suspects there are more. But connecting the sordid crimes will take dedication and skill on the part of her entire team, especially when the killer begins to morph into someone else. Will the hunter be able to stop a psychotic and cruel killer in time to save other victims from the same disturbing fate?
Years earlier, teenage girls began to vanish off the streets of Seattle. Now, they're turning up dead, their mutilated bodies left in prominent locations around the city. Skye Cree suspects there are more. But connecting the sordid crimes will take dedication and skill on the part of her entire team, especially when the killer begins to morph into someone else. Will the hunter be able to stop a psychotic and cruel killer in time to save other victims from the same disturbing fate?
305 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 8, 2015
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About the author
Vickie McKeehan
57 books466 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 22, 2017
I thoroughly enjoyed all the books in this series. It was interesting to see how Skye Cree's and her husband, Josh's, relationship grew with each book. It was so different from how they started out in the first book and great to see the progression through each book. You know, just like in real life. In this book, as in the previous books, I was always on the edge of my seat. All the villains were really despicable creatures, so you were always rooting for Skye and Josh (and poor Harry). As I mentioned before, I loved the Native American spiritual aspect of these books. And, there were so many memorable secondary characters introduced as the series went along. Yes, I thoroughly enjoyed this gripping series and highly recommend it. I only hope this is not the last we see of Skye, Josh (poor Harry) and the Artemus Foundation. Skye and Josh make a great pair!
February 14, 2016
SKYE REALLY TICKED ME OFF IN THIS ONE, SHE WAS SO NEGATIVE TOWARDS JOSH’S INPUT TO THE CASE. I WAS WORRIED THIS ONE WOULDN’T TURN OUT RIGHT (which would have devastated me). THIS WAS GORY AND GRUESOME . . . I LOVED THAT, I KNEW THE KILLER MUST BE TOTALLY CRAZY TO WANT --------- & ------- REALLY? WAH-WAH-WAH! I LOVE THIS AUTHOR AND THIS SERIES, THE ENDING WAS JUST WHAT I’D HOPED FOR. ;D
May 13, 2015
Excellent!!
I have read all of the Skye Cree series and have not been let down by any. I recommend them all.
I have read all of the Skye Cree series and have not been let down by any. I recommend them all.
May 29, 2015
Loved all four bone books. Looking forward to many more in this series.....
June 16, 2017
What I like best about this series is that the central character is a strong, focused, motivated, kickass woman who takes no guff from anyone. But I also love that as the series progresses, she is being tempered by Josh and the love they have for each other. I'm glad she has been able to heal from her own ordeal, and I'm glad she still has a parent to turn to. I'm looking forward to what happens in the next book...Travis and Lena, a new baby, Harry's retirement, plus all the others who work for the Artemis Foundation.
July 27, 2017
How many personalities make up a serial killer.
Skye and Josh and the Artemis Foundation are on the hunt for another serial killer that targets young girls from ages 13 to 20 He thinks Skye is beneath him, so he sets his sights on Josh and his spirit animal. This killer is good and it will take the resources of everyone combined to find him. Full of twists and turns, locations that are to die for-no pun intended, this book will keep you on your toes.
Skye and Josh and the Artemis Foundation are on the hunt for another serial killer that targets young girls from ages 13 to 20 He thinks Skye is beneath him, so he sets his sights on Josh and his spirit animal. This killer is good and it will take the resources of everyone combined to find him. Full of twists and turns, locations that are to die for-no pun intended, this book will keep you on your toes.
April 11, 2024
This series is ridiculously good. The murders are heartbreaking, no age group is spared though can we stop killing all the women?? Skye and Josh are adapting to married life, Skye is adapting to the revelation that Travis is her bio father and building that relationship with him, so having a killer targeting people close to her puts extra strain on her relationships. This killer is 3 sheets to the wind and is closer than they think.
August 1, 2017
No. 4
I'm going to sound like a broken record but this is the 4th book of the Skye Cree series I have read. She is amazing. All so far hold my interest. This serial killer was really sick. Part of his life I felt sorry for him but not what he/they did to his victims. Looking forward to 5th book. Keep it up, Ms. McKeehan.
I'm going to sound like a broken record but this is the 4th book of the Skye Cree series I have read. She is amazing. All so far hold my interest. This serial killer was really sick. Part of his life I felt sorry for him but not what he/they did to his victims. Looking forward to 5th book. Keep it up, Ms. McKeehan.
April 9, 2017
my favorite so far! I love the way she pulls you in with her characters. I feel like I know them all so well. Then throw in the thriller and you have a complete story. I can't wait to read more and see where the relationships take us!
August 3, 2018
Skye never letsyou down
Each and every story brings Skye and others to life. As you read this story the twists and turns keep you on your toes right up to the end. It also brings light to the very real problem of sex trafficking and the opportunities we can find locally to be supportive in the efforts to find and bring the victims home
Each and every story brings Skye and others to life. As you read this story the twists and turns keep you on your toes right up to the end. It also brings light to the very real problem of sex trafficking and the opportunities we can find locally to be supportive in the efforts to find and bring the victims home
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April 6, 2022Fantastic storyline.. it has all I want in a book. Thank you
I chose this rating because it was well earned.
I would recommend this because in the end you know you have a hero. Or a group of them.
I chose this rating because it was well earned.
I would recommend this because in the end you know you have a hero. Or a group of them.
April 22, 2017
Another good book
Another good book and an excellent story. I liked that so many people gave their time to help identify every victim that was found.
Another good book and an excellent story. I liked that so many people gave their time to help identify every victim that was found.
August 9, 2017
Another awesome read!
Skye Cree is such a strong lead character with many friends who are willing to help find those that are missing. I have loved every book in this series!
Skye Cree is such a strong lead character with many friends who are willing to help find those that are missing. I have loved every book in this series!
August 22, 2017
Suspenseful and chilling
Keeping me turning the pages quickly, once more this author has outdone herself. I eagerly anticipate the next novel! Gripping!
Keeping me turning the pages quickly, once more this author has outdone herself. I eagerly anticipate the next novel! Gripping!
March 18, 2018
Excellent read
No disappointment here as the series continues. Skye doesn't disappoint with the twists and turns taken by this serial killer.
No disappointment here as the series continues. Skye doesn't disappoint with the twists and turns taken by this serial killer.
March 21, 2018
Better as it goes
Each book added new thrills. It's great to find a series of books that stay fresh and keep getting better as they go along.
Each book added new thrills. It's great to find a series of books that stay fresh and keep getting better as they go along.
April 7, 2018
Loved this story which once again was full of content. Definitely one to read
July 9, 2020
Fantastic
I have so enjoyed reading these stories. She is a fantastic writer. They really hold my attention. Now on to the next book!!
I have so enjoyed reading these stories. She is a fantastic writer. They really hold my attention. Now on to the next book!!
April 23, 2021
Broken
Vickie is an amazing writer. She has brought horror and intrigue together with a pinch of comedy as well as a smidge of surprise for an entertaining read.
Vickie is an amazing writer. She has brought horror and intrigue together with a pinch of comedy as well as a smidge of surprise for an entertaining read.
February 28, 2024
Again an awesome story.
March 14, 2024
Love
I read every Skye Cree book I can find. MscKeehan does not disappoint, this one is certainly a great read. Highly recommend!
I read every Skye Cree book I can find. MscKeehan does not disappoint, this one is certainly a great read. Highly recommend!
January 3, 2025
Great read
Great book. Keeps you on the edge of your seat with some very interesting twists and turns. Very good series. Am very happy I stumbled across them
Great book. Keeps you on the edge of your seat with some very interesting twists and turns. Very good series. Am very happy I stumbled across them
October 24, 2019
Wonderful as usual
This one took so many turns I had NO idea where it was heading but I was so hoping that Skye would get pregnant😍 I’m so sad that I’m almost done reading all Vickie’s books
This one took so many turns I had NO idea where it was heading but I was so hoping that Skye would get pregnant😍 I’m so sad that I’m almost done reading all Vickie’s books
February 20, 2017
His Garden of Bones
This is the last book in the Skye Cree series. This has been a very thrilling series. This is a can't put down series . I highly recommend this series.
This is the last book in the Skye Cree series. This has been a very thrilling series. This is a can't put down series . I highly recommend this series.
February 20, 2017
My favorite series of her books.
March 22, 2016
This Skye Cree book is as good as they get! Wow!
The story woven in this book was as compelling, intriguing, suspenseful and captivating as most any other book I've read recently! From the first pages I was thoroughly "into" this book. As I've said before, "Ms. McKeehan knows how to . . . characterise evil." And indeed she does it again in this story and extremely well.
I have always enjoyed the incorporation of Native legends into these books. As well as how they are respected by the Native characters in the story.
Another aspect of these novels I really like is that part of the story is about the numerous people willing to donate time and money to support the foundation created as a direct result of the main character's life and her activities since she was an abducted child. Skye Cree is all about finding children abducted by the serial killers roaming the northwest and later expanding that profile to include others. I hope it will motivate readers to get involved in any way they can with the same goal.
I could not put this book down, and like the others in the series, I read it straight through. I think the most important aspect of this book and the three before it, is the strength seen in the character, Skye Cree. The author did not make these books about a girl living through tragedies, instead it focused on what she did after the tragedies in her life. The focus was on what she did with her knowledge gained from what happened to her to help others survive and thrive. I'll keep coming back to that kind of storyline again and again!
The story woven in this book was as compelling, intriguing, suspenseful and captivating as most any other book I've read recently! From the first pages I was thoroughly "into" this book. As I've said before, "Ms. McKeehan knows how to . . . characterise evil." And indeed she does it again in this story and extremely well.
I have always enjoyed the incorporation of Native legends into these books. As well as how they are respected by the Native characters in the story.
Another aspect of these novels I really like is that part of the story is about the numerous people willing to donate time and money to support the foundation created as a direct result of the main character's life and her activities since she was an abducted child. Skye Cree is all about finding children abducted by the serial killers roaming the northwest and later expanding that profile to include others. I hope it will motivate readers to get involved in any way they can with the same goal.
I could not put this book down, and like the others in the series, I read it straight through. I think the most important aspect of this book and the three before it, is the strength seen in the character, Skye Cree. The author did not make these books about a girl living through tragedies, instead it focused on what she did after the tragedies in her life. The focus was on what she did with her knowledge gained from what happened to her to help others survive and thrive. I'll keep coming back to that kind of storyline again and again!
January 30, 2016
His Garden of Bones (Book #4)
Skye Cree is one of my favorite characters, she gives such a real feel to the Indian heritage portrayed in the stories .Having been kidnapped herself when she was a young child Skye has been a strong advocate. Of fighting this criminal activity. With the help of her spirit guide , husband and pet dog , she walks the streets after dark seeking a young victim of a local kidnapping and successfully finds the girl. Before anyone can celebrate she is advised that another girl has gone missing. The searches continue. This time the police have, unbelievably , been left clues to the identity of the kidnapper , by the kidnapper himself. This does NOT make the job of finding him easier though. Skye is facing one of the most evil and brilliant criminal she has yet to encounter. This FAST paced THRILLING, MYSTERY is one you won't be able to set aside. A GREAT BOOK I HAPPILY RECOMMEND.
Skye Cree is one of my favorite characters, she gives such a real feel to the Indian heritage portrayed in the stories .Having been kidnapped herself when she was a young child Skye has been a strong advocate. Of fighting this criminal activity. With the help of her spirit guide , husband and pet dog , she walks the streets after dark seeking a young victim of a local kidnapping and successfully finds the girl. Before anyone can celebrate she is advised that another girl has gone missing. The searches continue. This time the police have, unbelievably , been left clues to the identity of the kidnapper , by the kidnapper himself. This does NOT make the job of finding him easier though. Skye is facing one of the most evil and brilliant criminal she has yet to encounter. This FAST paced THRILLING, MYSTERY is one you won't be able to set aside. A GREAT BOOK I HAPPILY RECOMMEND.
May 19, 2015
I enjoyed spending 2 days with old friends while they made Seattle safe from another crazoid! still great chacterization staying true through all four books. I love the Native American Heritage in all three (my spirit guide is the hawk btw). another thing I enjoyed was no hat tricks inside or at the end of the mystery. bugs when the solution is something or someone who had never been introduced into the main book idea. A solid story line. Enjoyed the ending as well.
now to go look into more books by Ms. Mckeehan!
now to go look into more books by Ms. Mckeehan!
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
April 30, 2015
Great ending
As always, this series came through with a creepy villain. He was probably the creepiest yet. I enjoy how the relationship between Josh and Skye continues to grow and evolve. Their circle of friends and influence is ever widening, and their success continues. So much happens in this story. Josh is attacked, Kiya disappears, Skye receives gifts from the killer, and some wonderful unexpected news makes the ending perfect. I loved it.
As always, this series came through with a creepy villain. He was probably the creepiest yet. I enjoy how the relationship between Josh and Skye continues to grow and evolve. Their circle of friends and influence is ever widening, and their success continues. So much happens in this story. Josh is attacked, Kiya disappears, Skye receives gifts from the killer, and some wonderful unexpected news makes the ending perfect. I loved it.
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