The Color of Bone

Wren Delacroix #5

by V.J. Chambers

When Wren Delacroix and Detective Caius Reilly investigate a new crime scene, they’re surprised to discover the killer has left a personal note, addressed directly to Reilly. As they unravel its cryptic message, they are led down a twisty road to reveal secrets about Reilly’s past and about his mother, a victim of the serial killer Mark Quentin Rhoads. This new killer means business. He’s vicious. He’s smart. He’s brutal. He’s playing a game with them. But only he knows the rules.

219 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 12, 2020

About the author

V. J. Chambers writes about being inexplicably attracted to the dangerously alluring. Her works span mundane settings and fantastic ones. She writes about serial killers, cult leaders, werewolves, witches, for-hire assassins, zombies, space pirates, and regular everyday people.

She lives in Shepherdstown, WV, with her boyfriend Aaron and their cat Isis.

Reviews

[Pat Eroh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another fabulous thriller by this author who is one of my favorites this story kept me glued to the pages. I love these creepy stories.

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[Rebecca Hudson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

In this book, Reilly's past comes out to play. Quite literally. Wren and Reilly are called to take over a case not only due to their success rate in closing cases but because a note left at the crime scene was specifically addressed to Det. Reilly.

What a twist-y story! David Song is revealed...and ALIVE! The way he so easily confessed leaves me to think there may be more at play there. Also, the twins being adopted...and the new mother mentioning the 'Lord'. I seriously hope nothing comes from that. But I guess I will have to read on to find out, as should you!

Still some random typos in the book which weren't too bad, but enough to make me stop and need to read the sentence over again.

[Elaine Lucky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wren & Reilly are recovering from their last case when they are called to a murder scene. The killer has left a message for Reilly. He must delve into his past to figure out who is taunting him. He and Wren's relationship takes some interesting terms as Hawk still has a hold over Wren. Surprising revelations about David Song and the cult are explored as Wren tries to leave her past behind. The murderer strikes again putting Wren and Reilly in a life or death situation. This was supposed to be the end of the series but the author noted on the last page that due to popular demand it's continuing. It wasn't a cliff hanger though

[Bev · Rating 5 out of 5]

Someone is sending cryptic messages to Detective Reilly at the newest crime scene. Why? There are secrets that are about to be revealed in Reilly's life, both personal and when he was younger. Interesting how things develop in this story, and what happens next. Also how the writer brings things from past stories into the current one. But is this the last of this series? I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book from Booksprout.

[Sharon Huffaker · Rating 5 out of 5]

The entire 5 book series. ....

Wren and Cai are great together. This entire series kept me totally engaged. It started out as a freebie for the 1st book and I before I even finished it, I knew I wouldn't be able to NOT read the rest of the series ... limited income or not, I was smitten. I would recommend these books to anyone that likes an ongoing mystery that has a lot of twists and turns

[Scarolet Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Color of Bone: a serial killer thriller by V. J. Chambers is an amazing story to read. This is book number five in this amazing series that I have loved reading very much. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about suspense, thrillers and mysteries.

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[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the fifth book in the series and as with the others it’s kept me intrigued throughout. The author makes great use of their descriptive writing which makes this not for the faint of heart. I love this series, the plot and the characters are brilliant.

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[Michele bookloverforever · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hamilton Reviews

Please, please continue this series! Complicated characters, complicated villains and complicated plots! It's all fascinating and delicious. Hoping for another in this series soon.

[Constance Norgaard · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Color of Bones: A serial killer thriller ( Wren Delacroix Book 5)

I have really enjoyed this series, it was different and fun to read. I love all the characters and see room for more to happen. I actually will miss this series. Thank you V. J..

[carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series

Great series, just sad it had to end. Really enjoyed reading every book. Real suspenseful couldn't wait to finish one so that i could start another.

[Ima G. Millender · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much,

A really nice, love story, mystery, crime story, horror story wrapped in one. And down right funny at times. Non of the same old stories all twist.