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Boneseeker #2
Boneseeker: Here Walk the Dead
Arabella Holmes—yes, daughter of that Holmes—wants to return to her job as a purveyor of abnormal science. She has temporarily been demoted to a botanist, until her love interest, Henry Watson—yes, that Watson—can help her get her less-than-professional outbursts in check.
Henry is tired of his new role as doctor, tired of the lack of adventure, and tired of keeping Bella's escapades out of the papers.
Five girls are missing. Gone from locked rooms in their own houses. Arabella and Henry are called upon to help solve the kidnappings, but all they unearth is more danger.
Bella ventures undercover into a lunatic asylum, where a mute woman assaults her and scrawls the chilling words—Here the dead wake. Plus, a vial of Bella's research poison has gone missing. Bella and Henry must find it, and the missing girls, before charges can be brought against her.
"Dark twists and turns abound in this fast-paced and riveting gothic thriller. I consumed it in one sitting!"
USA TODAY BESTSELLER, Lea Nolan
Henry is tired of his new role as doctor, tired of the lack of adventure, and tired of keeping Bella's escapades out of the papers.
Five girls are missing. Gone from locked rooms in their own houses. Arabella and Henry are called upon to help solve the kidnappings, but all they unearth is more danger.
Bella ventures undercover into a lunatic asylum, where a mute woman assaults her and scrawls the chilling words—Here the dead wake. Plus, a vial of Bella's research poison has gone missing. Bella and Henry must find it, and the missing girls, before charges can be brought against her.
"Dark twists and turns abound in this fast-paced and riveting gothic thriller. I consumed it in one sitting!"
USA TODAY BESTSELLER, Lea Nolan
- GenresHistorical Fiction
250 pages, ebook
First published January 14, 2019
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Brynn Chapman
20 books506 followersBorn and raised in western Pennsylvania, Brynn Chapman is the daughter of two teachers. Her writing reflects her passions: science, history and love—not necessarily in that order. In real life, the geek gene runs strong in her family, as does the Asperger’s syndrome. Her writing reflects her experience as a pediatric therapist and her interactions with society’s downtrodden. In fiction, she’s a strong believer in underdogs and happily-ever-afters. If her ancestry tree is true, she is a descendent of the House of Stuart.
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January 16, 2019
Having in view what happens in Here Walk the Dead saying that it was a fun read could be a little too much… but it was a fun, refreshing story in the sense that the author succeeded to get my attention with the main plot but also with the romantic aspects well embedded in the general flow of the story.
As it was known from the first volume or, if you didn’t read it, from the description of this second book, the series is about the (probable) couple formed by the descendants of (in)famous Holmes and honorable Dr. Watson “yes, those Holmes and Watson”. Inheriting and enriching some of their fathers’ features, “physically incapable of staying out of trouble,” the young Arabella and Henry are interesting; they do not perform under the shadow of the names Holmes and Watson, but carry on the tradition. I really liked them.
I liked the romance side of the story. It comes with doubts, insecurities, passion, and desire even jealousy. There is heat and there is decency. Brynn Chapman played with inspiration the romantic cards. Using different points of view, the author gave us a detailed complex view of the feelings between characters, goading us to choose a side.
The same inspiration allowed to Mrs. Chapman to bring Here Walk the Dead on the edge of the “dark” side of the mystery / suspense / thriller stories but, in the same time, to keep things under control and close enough to the light. This way, there is still hope there is still room for second chances. The real political, economic and social problems of early 1900 are not forgotten but used to fuel and back up the deeds of the characters.
The pace is an allegro, but there are also scenes in adante and presto tempos, depending on their nature and purpose. As the whole, they support the increasing tension that culminates in a life and death situation. Casualties? Yes. The possibility of a new chapter? Yes, and I cannot wait to read it!
Enjoy! (I know I did!)
https://mythicalbooks.blogspot.com/20...
As it was known from the first volume or, if you didn’t read it, from the description of this second book, the series is about the (probable) couple formed by the descendants of (in)famous Holmes and honorable Dr. Watson “yes, those Holmes and Watson”. Inheriting and enriching some of their fathers’ features, “physically incapable of staying out of trouble,” the young Arabella and Henry are interesting; they do not perform under the shadow of the names Holmes and Watson, but carry on the tradition. I really liked them.
I liked the romance side of the story. It comes with doubts, insecurities, passion, and desire even jealousy. There is heat and there is decency. Brynn Chapman played with inspiration the romantic cards. Using different points of view, the author gave us a detailed complex view of the feelings between characters, goading us to choose a side.
The same inspiration allowed to Mrs. Chapman to bring Here Walk the Dead on the edge of the “dark” side of the mystery / suspense / thriller stories but, in the same time, to keep things under control and close enough to the light. This way, there is still hope there is still room for second chances. The real political, economic and social problems of early 1900 are not forgotten but used to fuel and back up the deeds of the characters.
The pace is an allegro, but there are also scenes in adante and presto tempos, depending on their nature and purpose. As the whole, they support the increasing tension that culminates in a life and death situation. Casualties? Yes. The possibility of a new chapter? Yes, and I cannot wait to read it!
Enjoy! (I know I did!)
https://mythicalbooks.blogspot.com/20...
February 1, 2019
HERE WALK THE DEAD is a thrilling ride as Bella and Henry try to fit into society's expectations while also trying to figure out why girls keep disappearing and where they go. Recommended to readers who enjoy gritty Gothic mysteries with sizzling romance.
These characters are so intriguing! Getting inside Bella's and Henry's brains as they work through things and navigate their lives is a bit of an experience. Bella deals with some extreme tendencies and has her own fears, but her strengths... they're amazing. I fell in love with Henry in the first book. It was fun seeing him out of his mind with frustration with Bella and trying to work out what to do while also dealing with his own issues. I especially loved them together, both in how their minds worked and in their relationship. They are both frankly brilliant. I adored Bella's dog and the scenes with him. Then there was a slue of other characters who were each unique. The mystery and suspense were constant throughout the story, enough so that I was literally holding on to the very end. The scenes can be a little jarring here and there, but they mostly added to the overall affect. I'm a little worried about what other monstrosities these two will face in the future.
Just a note to readers... there are some disturbing parts in this story at an asylum. I would have preferred less vivid details and gore, but I also got it. Some people did terrible things. The hope is that we don't repeat them.
In the end, was it what I wished for? I enjoyed diving back into this world and Henry's and Bella's characters. It's a crazy journey and there is still more to come. This series reminds me quite a bit of Kerri Maniscalco's Stalking Jack the Ripper series, so if you're a fan of that one, I'd highly recommend this one.
Content: Some innuendo, violence, including some disturbing details regarding mistreatment of women, children, and those with disabilities.
Source: I received a complimentary copy through Prism Book Tours, which did not require a positive review nor affect it in any way.
These characters are so intriguing! Getting inside Bella's and Henry's brains as they work through things and navigate their lives is a bit of an experience. Bella deals with some extreme tendencies and has her own fears, but her strengths... they're amazing. I fell in love with Henry in the first book. It was fun seeing him out of his mind with frustration with Bella and trying to work out what to do while also dealing with his own issues. I especially loved them together, both in how their minds worked and in their relationship. They are both frankly brilliant. I adored Bella's dog and the scenes with him. Then there was a slue of other characters who were each unique. The mystery and suspense were constant throughout the story, enough so that I was literally holding on to the very end. The scenes can be a little jarring here and there, but they mostly added to the overall affect. I'm a little worried about what other monstrosities these two will face in the future.
Just a note to readers... there are some disturbing parts in this story at an asylum. I would have preferred less vivid details and gore, but I also got it. Some people did terrible things. The hope is that we don't repeat them.
In the end, was it what I wished for? I enjoyed diving back into this world and Henry's and Bella's characters. It's a crazy journey and there is still more to come. This series reminds me quite a bit of Kerri Maniscalco's Stalking Jack the Ripper series, so if you're a fan of that one, I'd highly recommend this one.
Content: Some innuendo, violence, including some disturbing details regarding mistreatment of women, children, and those with disabilities.
Source: I received a complimentary copy through Prism Book Tours, which did not require a positive review nor affect it in any way.
February 5, 2019
Overall I thought this was a pleasant read, I didn't know this was the second book until after I'd started it, but I did not count anything lost on me against its rating. Brynn writes in first-person with ease and despite it switching around to other characters she flawlessly writes from each one's pov. I think it was my overall lack of belief that Holmes would have a daughter that had made me skeptical (stop correcting me autocorrect, I'm American) of Arabella, but if he ever would have been written to have one, no doubt she would have similar emotional issues just like Brynn has written Arabella. Henry is nice, he's real, and he's also quick to show his emotions which makes a nice contrast.
My biggest issue with this book was that it was just too much by the end. It wasn't until over halfway through that we really got on track with the mystery, and after that, I flew through it but it was a very slow start to get there and never enough time spent on it because at the end you were left there going 'wait did that really happen?' it was much too came out of nowhere, left wing. and it felt ludicrous because of this. Not only in plot but Arabella's emotional development, I was actually SO disappointed that the one thing that seemed plausible for her to feel in regards to being conventional in a role as a wife was suddenly just changed for the love of Henry. I think it was her desire to make it a nice ending with no loose ends and I wouldn't hesitate to tell her to let it get messy, because she can write wonderfully and I would love to see more grittiness from her. [Despite my disappointment I would not hesitate to recommend this to those who liked Stalking Jack the Ripper and in my opinion, she's done a better job with her novel than Stalking Jack the Ripper]
Still, I enjoy Brynn's writing style and I look forward to going back and reading the first novel.
I read this as a free reader copy from Netgalley and was not paid or swayed in any other way on my rating and opinion of this book.
My biggest issue with this book was that it was just too much by the end. It wasn't until over halfway through that we really got on track with the mystery, and after that, I flew through it but it was a very slow start to get there and never enough time spent on it because at the end you were left there going 'wait did that really happen?' it was much too came out of nowhere, left wing. and it felt ludicrous because of this. Not only in plot but Arabella's emotional development, I was actually SO disappointed that the one thing that seemed plausible for her to feel in regards to being conventional in a role as a wife was suddenly just changed for the love of Henry. I think it was her desire to make it a nice ending with no loose ends and I wouldn't hesitate to tell her to let it get messy, because she can write wonderfully and I would love to see more grittiness from her. [Despite my disappointment I would not hesitate to recommend this to those who liked Stalking Jack the Ripper and in my opinion, she's done a better job with her novel than Stalking Jack the Ripper]
Still, I enjoy Brynn's writing style and I look forward to going back and reading the first novel.
I read this as a free reader copy from Netgalley and was not paid or swayed in any other way on my rating and opinion of this book.
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November 20, 2019FINALLY! I have been waiting for this one for a long time. October is still a good ways away, but I don't even care. It. Is. Coming! Boneseeker was amazing, and I can't wait to get back in to this world!
June 11, 2019
As a lover of most things related to Sherlock Holmes, this take on a daughter of Holmes and a son of Watson intrigued me. I thought that the characters created by Chapman were believable in most aspects, and while staying true to many of the ideas from their fathers they were still their own characters. In fact, if this book had been about Arabella and Henry of any other names it would have been just as enjoyable.
I was not aware that this was a sequel until I had finished this book, but do not feel it took away from the experience. I look forward to reading the first novel soon. This second book has a mystery that ties into some major historical movements, keeps the reader making discoveries right alongside the main characters, and from my knowledge (and according the the helpful notes at the end) is grounded in true history. The story is told from multiple narrators, but is done so clearly and in a way that builds the story rather than distracting from it. Chapman manages to have many peripheral characters without muddling the story, which is often a problem in many mysteries.
Overall I recommend this book as an enjoyable read, and I hope that Arabella and Henry’s stories continue in future books.
Thank you NetGalley for an early copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
I was not aware that this was a sequel until I had finished this book, but do not feel it took away from the experience. I look forward to reading the first novel soon. This second book has a mystery that ties into some major historical movements, keeps the reader making discoveries right alongside the main characters, and from my knowledge (and according the the helpful notes at the end) is grounded in true history. The story is told from multiple narrators, but is done so clearly and in a way that builds the story rather than distracting from it. Chapman manages to have many peripheral characters without muddling the story, which is often a problem in many mysteries.
Overall I recommend this book as an enjoyable read, and I hope that Arabella and Henry’s stories continue in future books.
Thank you NetGalley for an early copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
January 17, 2019
Here Walk the Dead continues the story of the children of Sherlock Holmes and Dr John H Watson in this second installment of The Boneseeker Chronicles series. Arabella Holmes and Dr Henry Watson finds themselves in yet another mystery of solving the disappearance of five women. Henry finds himself trying to save Arabella from danger. This is one suspense filled and fun read. I had to have it read in one sitting.
I give Here Walk the Dead four and a half stars. I hope there will be another book in The Boneseeker Chronicles series. I enjoy catching up with Arabella and Henry and seeing what adventure they will get into next. They are quite the pair and I love how they interact with one another.
I recommend Here Walk the Dead, as well as, the beginning to this series, Boneseeker.
I received this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.
I give Here Walk the Dead four and a half stars. I hope there will be another book in The Boneseeker Chronicles series. I enjoy catching up with Arabella and Henry and seeing what adventure they will get into next. They are quite the pair and I love how they interact with one another.
I recommend Here Walk the Dead, as well as, the beginning to this series, Boneseeker.
I received this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.
January 18, 2020
Arabella Holmes is frustrated. She has been put in charge of the new botanical hothouses at the Mutter Museum, but that is keeping her from research in the field. Like her father she craves constant stimulation and becomes unsettled without it.
Fortunately, she is helping Inspector Giamatti search for several missing girls. Unfortunately, that is just one of the many things she has not told Henry (Watson), the man who loves her. She also hasn't mentioned that she is being helped by Oliver. And she hasn't mentioned Henry to Oliver.
The story is excellent. There is tension and action. Arabella and Henry are great characters. They feel right for the children of Homes and Watson. Style-wise, the story telling is a little choppy and there are multiple viewpoints that can occasionally be confusing, but I would love to read another if there is a follow-up.
Fortunately, she is helping Inspector Giamatti search for several missing girls. Unfortunately, that is just one of the many things she has not told Henry (Watson), the man who loves her. She also hasn't mentioned that she is being helped by Oliver. And she hasn't mentioned Henry to Oliver.
The story is excellent. There is tension and action. Arabella and Henry are great characters. They feel right for the children of Homes and Watson. Style-wise, the story telling is a little choppy and there are multiple viewpoints that can occasionally be confusing, but I would love to read another if there is a follow-up.
January 16, 2019
Here Walk the Dead is the second installment in Brynn Chapman's delightful homage to Sherlock Holmes. Arabella Holmes and her childhood best friend and love, Henry Watson are back for another macabre adventure. The setting is turn-of-the-century Philidelphia, where these transplanted, mystery-solving Brits have been struggling to adjust to a normal life. The museum, wary of scandal, has Arabella and Henry working with plants rather than bones this time. Surely plants are a safer scientific pursuit for a mind like Bella's?
Of course, one must expect the unexpected with a Holmes and Watson are involved, and trouble has a habit of finding them. Soon, the tedium of their carefully structured lives is disrupted by a new mystery. Women have been going missing about town and Arabella, ignoring the dangers, chooses to investigate by herself. What follows is a spellbinding adventure, with friends and fiends both old and new, embroiled in one over-arching sinister plot.
I didn't hesitate for the opportunity to read Chapman's sequel to Boneseeker. Filled with thrills and chills and let's not forget about romance, fans of Sherlock Holmes will love the world this talented author has expanded upon. I adored the development of these characters and the way the plot echoed the struggles our heroes were going through. Excellently paced and rife with wit and charm, Boneseeker is a historical suspense series you will gladly sink your teeth into.
Of course, one must expect the unexpected with a Holmes and Watson are involved, and trouble has a habit of finding them. Soon, the tedium of their carefully structured lives is disrupted by a new mystery. Women have been going missing about town and Arabella, ignoring the dangers, chooses to investigate by herself. What follows is a spellbinding adventure, with friends and fiends both old and new, embroiled in one over-arching sinister plot.
I didn't hesitate for the opportunity to read Chapman's sequel to Boneseeker. Filled with thrills and chills and let's not forget about romance, fans of Sherlock Holmes will love the world this talented author has expanded upon. I adored the development of these characters and the way the plot echoed the struggles our heroes were going through. Excellently paced and rife with wit and charm, Boneseeker is a historical suspense series you will gladly sink your teeth into.
February 1, 2019
Here Walk the Dead is a wonderful follow-up to Boneseeker.
In Boneseeker, we were introduced to Arabella Holmes and Henry Watson. Like her father, Arabella has a brilliant mind, but she doesn’t do very well interacting with people. She lets very few people close to her.
Henry is surprised to find that in his absence, Arabella made a friend in a bartender named Oliver. And he’s less than happy when he finds out that Oliver is aware of Arabella’s secret, self-assigned under-cover missions at the lunatic asylum.
Arabella, never wanting to be told what to do or not do, keeps her missions from Henry because she knows he wouldn’t approve. His concern for her safety is out of love.
Arabella loves him as well, but she is so afraid of being controlled by someone else. When she finds out what is really going on at the asylum, she can’t stay away.
I don’t want to spoil the book for you, so I will just tell you that you are going to love Here Walk the Dead.
Definitely read Boneseeker first! Though you could just jump in here, you get a lot of background information on the characters in Boneseeker.
I love this story because it is super suspenseful, and much of the plot is historically accurate. The way that some people used to view “damaged” members of society is so frightening.
We’ve come a long way since then, but there is still much prejudice and ignorance.
I highly recommend Here Walk the Dead and Boneseeker!
In Boneseeker, we were introduced to Arabella Holmes and Henry Watson. Like her father, Arabella has a brilliant mind, but she doesn’t do very well interacting with people. She lets very few people close to her.
Henry is surprised to find that in his absence, Arabella made a friend in a bartender named Oliver. And he’s less than happy when he finds out that Oliver is aware of Arabella’s secret, self-assigned under-cover missions at the lunatic asylum.
Arabella, never wanting to be told what to do or not do, keeps her missions from Henry because she knows he wouldn’t approve. His concern for her safety is out of love.
Arabella loves him as well, but she is so afraid of being controlled by someone else. When she finds out what is really going on at the asylum, she can’t stay away.
I don’t want to spoil the book for you, so I will just tell you that you are going to love Here Walk the Dead.
Definitely read Boneseeker first! Though you could just jump in here, you get a lot of background information on the characters in Boneseeker.
I love this story because it is super suspenseful, and much of the plot is historically accurate. The way that some people used to view “damaged” members of society is so frightening.
We’ve come a long way since then, but there is still much prejudice and ignorance.
I highly recommend Here Walk the Dead and Boneseeker!
January 4, 2022
I started on this book not reading book one.
There is enough of a recap that this works out ok.
I know Bella has a fascination with bones but this really isn’t that case in this story so the title is a little odd but I did enjoy it.
I’m not sure what has happened to both sets of parents but they don’t seem to be around anymore. The story is full of action and reminds me a lot of the original Sherlock crime stories. I enjoyed listening to this book.
Gifted audio in exchange for an honest review
There is enough of a recap that this works out ok.
I know Bella has a fascination with bones but this really isn’t that case in this story so the title is a little odd but I did enjoy it.
I’m not sure what has happened to both sets of parents but they don’t seem to be around anymore. The story is full of action and reminds me a lot of the original Sherlock crime stories. I enjoyed listening to this book.
Gifted audio in exchange for an honest review
January 17, 2019
I received this book for free from the Prism Book Tours in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Sherlock Holmes meets a sort of Adolf Hitler
Boneseeker: Here Walk the Dead by Brynn Chapman is a compelling novel. Very different from the first one but still very Sherlock Holmesy. His daughter though is at it again and getting things done her way.
What I like:
Arabella and Henry are still the main two characters and are very much in love. Well, at least as much in love as a Holmes can really show.
We met her friend, Oliver, that she mentioned in the last book and he is a fascinating character. Oliver does have unattainable expectations for Arabella.
Once Arabella gets her mind set on doing some things that is it. She is very much like Sherlock when he is trying to solve it.
Newton is a smart and loyal dog, and without him, I believe that they will never be able to solve their cases. Newton is like Sherlock's Toby.
The villain, Frederick Stygian is definitely Arabella's own James Moriarty.
What I dislike
Mostly, I dislike that Arabella doesn't communicate well with Henry. If she would have told Henry what she believed perhaps things would have been different. Also, Henry should know better than to try and keep anything from Arabella. Then again if it weren't for those things wouldn't have had a good story.
The last thing, I didn't care for the whole insane aslyum part of it. I know though that back in 1911 that happened more than we realized. Also, the setting made since I am happy that we have risen past that at this time.
Four Stars
I am giving Boneseeker: Here Walk the Dead by Brynn Chapman a four-star rating because it was good but not as fabulous as the first one. Also, I am still in love with Holmes and Watson the next generation. Yet, there were lots of changes and a couple of plot twists that I didn't agree with.
I recommend this book to fans of Sherlock. It is a good read.
Interview with Brynn Chapman
If you had a superpower, what would it be?
While this might seem a lame superpower…healing. I work in medicine, and nothing would give me greater joy to flutter my hands above an ailing subject, and alter their life. In real life, there’s much more blood, sweat, and pain involved in healing.
Do your characters seem to hijack the story or do you feel like you have the reigns of the story?
Erm, I never have control. Characters, scenes, and scenarios arrive of their own accord, without warning, and I just happen to be present, scrabbling for a pencil to jot down the happenings like some literary voyeur.
Do you imagine your characters fully or find pictures of your hero or heroine before?
I am not a great visual thinker…while characters come to me fully formed as to their personalities, I always use actors and actresses to help with my visualization process. As a result, all of my books end up with Pinterest boards.
Henry and Bella have been living in my head for a very long time now…so, just like my children, I love them for different reasons.
I love Henry for his heart, his compassion, and his fearlessness under fire. And his uncompromising love for Bella, no matter what the rest of the world thinks.
I love Bella for her complexity. Her innocence, and her pain, and her courage to continue to try to connect with Henry and others she loves, despite it being nearly unnatural for her.
If you could spend time with a character from any of your books whom would it be? And what would you be doing?
Oh, wow. That’s like asking a mom to pick her favorite child—we don’t have one….but….I would love to spend time with Jane, my character from the Requiem Red. She’s locked in an asylum, and I just might have a few tricks to help her find her way out.
What project are you working on now?
I am finishing a historical novel, and a VERY scary horror-fantasy keeps knocking on the inside of my cranial vault, sending my poor brain sloshing back and forth like a contra coup injury.
Follow me on social media, because I am inevitably posting excerpts from whatever my work in progress is at the time.
Other Books in the Series
Boneseeker
By Brynn Chapman
Series: The Boneseeker Chronicles #1
Published by: The Wild Rose Press, Inc on January 10th, 2018
Genres: Romance, Historical, Gothic, Romantic Suspense
Pages: 213
Format: Paperback & ebook
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Boneseeker: Here Walk the Dead by Brynn Chapman is a compelling novel. Very different from the first one but still very Sherlock Holmesy. His daughter though is at it again and getting things done her way.
What I like:
Arabella and Henry are still the main two characters and are very much in love. Well, at least as much in love as a Holmes can really show.
We met her friend, Oliver, that she mentioned in the last book and he is a fascinating character. Oliver does have unattainable expectations for Arabella.
Once Arabella gets her mind set on doing some things that is it. She is very much like Sherlock when he is trying to solve it.
Newton is a smart and loyal dog, and without him, I believe that they will never be able to solve their cases. Newton is like Sherlock's Toby.
The villain, Frederick Stygian is definitely Arabella's own James Moriarty.
What I dislike
Mostly, I dislike that Arabella doesn't communicate well with Henry. If she would have told Henry what she believed perhaps things would have been different. Also, Henry should know better than to try and keep anything from Arabella. Then again if it weren't for those things wouldn't have had a good story.
The last thing, I didn't care for the whole insane aslyum part of it. I know though that back in 1911 that happened more than we realized. Also, the setting made since I am happy that we have risen past that at this time.
Four Stars
I am giving Boneseeker: Here Walk the Dead by Brynn Chapman a four-star rating because it was good but not as fabulous as the first one. Also, I am still in love with Holmes and Watson the next generation. Yet, there were lots of changes and a couple of plot twists that I didn't agree with.
I recommend this book to fans of Sherlock. It is a good read.
Interview with Brynn Chapman
If you had a superpower, what would it be?
While this might seem a lame superpower…healing. I work in medicine, and nothing would give me greater joy to flutter my hands above an ailing subject, and alter their life. In real life, there’s much more blood, sweat, and pain involved in healing.
Do your characters seem to hijack the story or do you feel like you have the reigns of the story?
Erm, I never have control. Characters, scenes, and scenarios arrive of their own accord, without warning, and I just happen to be present, scrabbling for a pencil to jot down the happenings like some literary voyeur.
Do you imagine your characters fully or find pictures of your hero or heroine before?
I am not a great visual thinker…while characters come to me fully formed as to their personalities, I always use actors and actresses to help with my visualization process. As a result, all of my books end up with Pinterest boards.
Henry and Bella have been living in my head for a very long time now…so, just like my children, I love them for different reasons.
I love Henry for his heart, his compassion, and his fearlessness under fire. And his uncompromising love for Bella, no matter what the rest of the world thinks.
I love Bella for her complexity. Her innocence, and her pain, and her courage to continue to try to connect with Henry and others she loves, despite it being nearly unnatural for her.
If you could spend time with a character from any of your books whom would it be? And what would you be doing?
Oh, wow. That’s like asking a mom to pick her favorite child—we don’t have one….but….I would love to spend time with Jane, my character from the Requiem Red. She’s locked in an asylum, and I just might have a few tricks to help her find her way out.
What project are you working on now?
I am finishing a historical novel, and a VERY scary horror-fantasy keeps knocking on the inside of my cranial vault, sending my poor brain sloshing back and forth like a contra coup injury.
Follow me on social media, because I am inevitably posting excerpts from whatever my work in progress is at the time.
Other Books in the Series
Boneseeker By Brynn Chapman
Series: The Boneseeker Chronicles #1
Published by: The Wild Rose Press, Inc on January 10th, 2018
Genres: Romance, Historical, Gothic, Romantic Suspense
Pages: 213
Format: Paperback & ebook
Aspiring scientist Arabella Holmes doesn't fit the role of a 1900s lady. Her father, Sherlock, landed her a position at the Mütter Museum to pursue her dream of becoming a purveyor of abnormal science, or what her father calls a "Boneseeker."
Henry Watson’s two-fold mission at the Mütter Museum is to join their team of forensic anthropologists in unearthing unusual antiquities and to watch over Arabella. If only he could get her to speak to him, instead of hurling knives in his general direction. Assigned to a most secret expedition to investigate a mysterious skeletal hand discovered in upstate New York, Arabella and Henry are soon caught in a scientific debate, and the search for the truth may have deadly consequences for those involved.
Are the bones from a Neanderthal? Or are they living proof of fallen angels known as Nephilim?
Watson and Holmes must put aside their differences, trust their instincts, and rely on one another to survive to uncover the truth.
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