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Bonesetter #3
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The third book in the Bonesetter series, a pre historical account of Pell, a boy in a primitive society who learns to "set bones." In this third story he’s become the de facto leader of the Cold Springs tribe, though he still resists the mantle. The tale follows his invention of such things as the spear thrower, chimney and the beginnings of agriculture. Things that will markedly improve the lives of his fellow humans. He and Gia mate and, in hopes of finding more lost members of Gia’s former tribe, set out to travel the great river to the sea. Despite the awe his ideas engender in those around him, he remains humble and commits himself to helping those in need—even the ones he doesn’t like.
256 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 13, 2018
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About the author
Laurence E. Dahners
60 books669 followersI was born on the island of Cyprus where my dad was employed as a mining engineer. We moved to the Philippines (more mining) when I was three and then to Arizona when I was 9. I went to med school at the University of Arizona and did a residency in Orthopaedics at the University of Kansas. I taught Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill until I retired in 2017.
I've always loved science fiction and it's been great fun getting to write some. I also like music and have a little home recording studio. You can read more, listen to some music and look at some of my art, at http://laury.dahners.com/ if you like.
If you want to contact me, or be put on my email list to be notified when new books come out, just email me at ldahners@gmail.com
Laury Dahners
I've always loved science fiction and it's been great fun getting to write some. I also like music and have a little home recording studio. You can read more, listen to some music and look at some of my art, at http://laury.dahners.com/ if you like.
If you want to contact me, or be put on my email list to be notified when new books come out, just email me at ldahners@gmail.com
Laury Dahners
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April 7, 2024
It's a shame there are no more books in this series. I greatly enjoyed them... just not quite as much as the Donsaii books.
April 6, 2024
Quite Good!
April 14, 2018
And again we have a great read
Mr Dahners has once again delivered a very entertaining , readable and thought provoking effort. I am always pleased to dread his work, my only complaint would be that they don,t last very long, you pick them up and can't put them down till they are finished . Fortunately they are great re reads down the road apiece.
Mr Dahners has once again delivered a very entertaining , readable and thought provoking effort. I am always pleased to dread his work, my only complaint would be that they don,t last very long, you pick them up and can't put them down till they are finished . Fortunately they are great re reads down the road apiece.
April 14, 2018
Engaging and enlightening.
Can't wait for more from this author. Love his other works, but I was reluctant to try this series. Fortunately I did, and it's the first one I've re-read. It's now the one series I'm most looking forward to getting another book. Do yourself a favor and read them all.
Can't wait for more from this author. Love his other works, but I was reluctant to try this series. Fortunately I did, and it's the first one I've re-read. It's now the one series I'm most looking forward to getting another book. Do yourself a favor and read them all.
April 15, 2018
Yet another wonderful book
I can always count on Laurence Dahners for a great visit with old friends. The gentlness of the utopian tribe is a joy. Coupled with the great science fiction make it a thoroughly entertaining journey. Keep writing Laurence! I'm waiting for the next one.
I can always count on Laurence Dahners for a great visit with old friends. The gentlness of the utopian tribe is a joy. Coupled with the great science fiction make it a thoroughly entertaining journey. Keep writing Laurence! I'm waiting for the next one.
April 18, 2018
Bring on #4
Each Bonesetter volume seems better than the last. I will stop whatever I'm doing to snatch #4 when it comes out. I love prehistoric tales with an interesting twist. And, Pell is certainly fun to watch grow. Although I'm dismayed to realize this primitive youth is much smarter than me.
Each Bonesetter volume seems better than the last. I will stop whatever I'm doing to snatch #4 when it comes out. I love prehistoric tales with an interesting twist. And, Pell is certainly fun to watch grow. Although I'm dismayed to realize this primitive youth is much smarter than me.
April 13, 2018
More please!
Another great instalment in the Bonesetter series. My only complaint is that it is too short. I have read everything Mr. Dahners has released and have giving them all 5 stars. I eagerly await the next book in all his series.
Another great instalment in the Bonesetter series. My only complaint is that it is too short. I have read everything Mr. Dahners has released and have giving them all 5 stars. I eagerly await the next book in all his series.
April 13, 2018
Amazing
This story of how BC folks lived and invented things is a very interesting entertaining action packed story. I could not stop reading this book minus a few bathroom breaks.
This story of how BC folks lived and invented things is a very interesting entertaining action packed story. I could not stop reading this book minus a few bathroom breaks.
April 23, 2018
Excellent Book
I have been just as captivated by this third book in the series as I was by the first two.
Mr. Dahners has a real gift in making ancient history come alive.
I hope there are more books to come.
I have been just as captivated by this third book in the series as I was by the first two.
Mr. Dahners has a real gift in making ancient history come alive.
I hope there are more books to come.
May 12, 2018
Wonderful story
This is a fantastic and wonderful of a story of what if and how better weapons and ways of growing food were thought of by someone a man or woman whose ideas lead to making peoples lives better.
This is a fantastic and wonderful of a story of what if and how better weapons and ways of growing food were thought of by someone a man or woman whose ideas lead to making peoples lives better.
July 23, 2019
Another great yarn
Dahners does it again. A very well thought out story that explores early technology. Makes me glad I wasn't born before air conditioning was invented.
Dahners does it again. A very well thought out story that explores early technology. Makes me glad I wasn't born before air conditioning was invented.
April 14, 2018
Interesting and fun
Well as always is a very interesting character. The story was goid. Sorry it was over so quickly! Though I have yet to read a bad story from this author.
Well as always is a very interesting character. The story was goid. Sorry it was over so quickly! Though I have yet to read a bad story from this author.
April 15, 2018
Buy it
First go out and buy the first books in this series. You will want to have them all in the same place when you finish the first you will crave the rest.
First go out and buy the first books in this series. You will want to have them all in the same place when you finish the first you will crave the rest.
April 30, 2018
Inspiring and a great read
Continues the tradition of the bone setters series. Ancient technology comes to life in the course of a great adventure!
Continues the tradition of the bone setters series. Ancient technology comes to life in the course of a great adventure!
May 18, 2018
A great read
I loved this whole series. We need to remember that necessity is the mother of invention. I will look forward to reading more books by this author.
I loved this whole series. We need to remember that necessity is the mother of invention. I will look forward to reading more books by this author.
April 14, 2018
Unfortunately, I’m in a hospital and asked my husband to post this since I don’t have the time or ability right now to do better - even though the book definitely deserves it.
Bottom line: Laurence Dahners Bonesetter 3 -summer- is a wonderful addition to his fantastic Bonesetter series, and easily worth five stars. This was one truly fun novel and definitely recommended. It had just what I wanted, was well written, with excellent world building and a great plot that was both fascinating (seeing how basic concepts - really primitive engineering - impacts primitive society) truly enjoyable. I adored its lead Pell and purity and drives. He and cast of supporting characters were simply superb. What more I could one ask for?
Highly recommended, with the caveat that while you could read this standalone you’re much better starting off from book 1.
Bottom line: Laurence Dahners Bonesetter 3 -summer- is a wonderful addition to his fantastic Bonesetter series, and easily worth five stars. This was one truly fun novel and definitely recommended. It had just what I wanted, was well written, with excellent world building and a great plot that was both fascinating (seeing how basic concepts - really primitive engineering - impacts primitive society) truly enjoyable. I adored its lead Pell and purity and drives. He and cast of supporting characters were simply superb. What more I could one ask for?
Highly recommended, with the caveat that while you could read this standalone you’re much better starting off from book 1.
August 17, 2018
Darker folks and Lighter personas revealed
Our darker traits shown glaringly and man's deeper humane self winked through in this book. We come from an ancient savage race of beings , but inside that cruel mankind is a spark of questions regarding our own actions and in the best of us - a desire to explore other, maybe softer & kinder ways to accomplish our needs and aims. Also this book touches on the miracle of the superior mind.
Our darker traits shown glaringly and man's deeper humane self winked through in this book. We come from an ancient savage race of beings , but inside that cruel mankind is a spark of questions regarding our own actions and in the best of us - a desire to explore other, maybe softer & kinder ways to accomplish our needs and aims. Also this book touches on the miracle of the superior mind.
August 26, 2019
I'm not ready for this series to end...
This series based on Pell and his common sense, inquisitive mind, thirst for knowledge, most gracious personality, humbleness, genuine love of family and friends.
To read and feel like you are right there in Cold Springs.
The lovely wolf and her fierce loyalty to her people.
We all know or have met a Pell. Author is amazing.
This series based on Pell and his common sense, inquisitive mind, thirst for knowledge, most gracious personality, humbleness, genuine love of family and friends.
To read and feel like you are right there in Cold Springs.
The lovely wolf and her fierce loyalty to her people.
We all know or have met a Pell. Author is amazing.
April 15, 2020
Very good series, Laurence. But, come on! Using a Latin word meaning "very slowly" was completely out of context and unnecessary otherwise, I really enjoyed the story and would like for you to consider extending through another series.
I would recommend this book to anyone loo king for something easy to understand and follow. Don't expect to put it down quickly.
I would recommend this book to anyone loo king for something easy to understand and follow. Don't expect to put it down quickly.
April 17, 2020
4 Stars
The bonesetter's series concludes with Bonesetter 3. I enjoyed the series very much about a prehistoric boy whose ideas helped improve the life of his tribe. The author didn't mention anything about a fourth book in the series but I'm sure there's many ideas Pell has yet to discover. I hope the series continues.
The bonesetter's series concludes with Bonesetter 3. I enjoyed the series very much about a prehistoric boy whose ideas helped improve the life of his tribe. The author didn't mention anything about a fourth book in the series but I'm sure there's many ideas Pell has yet to discover. I hope the series continues.
January 8, 2021
Good story
I was thinking,(always dangerous) that there cannot be a fourth story because Pell has already invented most everything. Although, the bow could be next. Or the staff sling. Tie one end of a sling to a stick, make the other cord long enough to hold on to and you have a dangerous weapon.
I was thinking,(always dangerous) that there cannot be a fourth story because Pell has already invented most everything. Although, the bow could be next. Or the staff sling. Tie one end of a sling to a stick, make the other cord long enough to hold on to and you have a dangerous weapon.
April 1, 2024
An absolutely enjoyable series!!!!
Congratulations to Lawrence Dahners for this amazing series. It’s hard to find such an interesting and exciting author who not only writes intelligently but also provides top rated plots, characters and excitement in the stories. I’m really looking forward to the next book.
Congratulations to Lawrence Dahners for this amazing series. It’s hard to find such an interesting and exciting author who not only writes intelligently but also provides top rated plots, characters and excitement in the stories. I’m really looking forward to the next book.
December 5, 2018
I enjoyed this book, although towards the end of the story I struggled with some of Pell’s decisions, which took a little of the gloss off the book. After the first half of the book I would have happily given 5 stars.
February 15, 2019
Mild profanity!
I'm probably not being fair for not giving a 5 star to this story but I do not like profanity of any sort. It is a useless part of our language and writers seem to use it to dramatize their stories. To me a story just seems to flow better with proper language.
I'm probably not being fair for not giving a 5 star to this story but I do not like profanity of any sort. It is a useless part of our language and writers seem to use it to dramatize their stories. To me a story just seems to flow better with proper language.
September 3, 2019
Bonesetter 3
This series was wonderful . Couldn't put' em down. The story kept you interested and the action was just what the book needed.
Hope there will be more books added to this story. Will be one of my favorites.
This series was wonderful . Couldn't put' em down. The story kept you interested and the action was just what the book needed.
Hope there will be more books added to this story. Will be one of my favorites.
March 12, 2020
Good story!!
I would like more of these stories! Were is book four? More about the puppies, how one or two of them could not domesticated. More! A move sounds like a decent plot device.
I would like more of these stories! Were is book four? More about the puppies, how one or two of them could not domesticated. More! A move sounds like a decent plot device.
April 4, 2020
Great series. Where's #4?
Sometimes you just want a good yarn. These books have all the inventive parts of the Clan of the Cave Bear series without all the repetitive sex and descriptions of fauna.
Sometimes you just want a good yarn. These books have all the inventive parts of the Clan of the Cave Bear series without all the repetitive sex and descriptions of fauna.
August 27, 2021
A step back into the distant past
I just finished the series and wanted more. What a refreshing story and a logical path to what if. I highly recommend this story which I wanted my whole family to read. More Please!!
I just finished the series and wanted more. What a refreshing story and a logical path to what if. I highly recommend this story which I wanted my whole family to read. More Please!!
October 1, 2021
Liked it no, loved it
This is the third book in the series I’ve loved following Pell journey as he discovered the new world around him. I like the ethical conundrum of the spear thrower is used to attack other people. And the rescuing of slaves.
This is the third book in the series I’ve loved following Pell journey as he discovered the new world around him. I like the ethical conundrum of the spear thrower is used to attack other people. And the rescuing of slaves.
May 15, 2022
Fun third installment. I'm not enjoying this quite as much as the sci-fi series from this author - the rapid progress is a bit too much and the series reads a bit more like the progression of the Age of Empires game and by the time the series is finished, I'd expect to be in the imperial age :D
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