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The Bone Whisperer Chronicles
Series · 2 books · 2020-2023

Books in series

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#1

The Girl Who Talks to Ashes

2020

Fifteen-year-old Willow is terrified of her new baby, Lilah, who has a peculiar form of epilepsy. Every time Lilah's eyes glaze over, terrible things happen: flowers shrivel, food goes to rot - even Willow's long, auburn hair turns stark white. But it's the death of the family cat that becomes the last straw; in the middle of the night, Willow and her mother dump the infant at the fire station two towns over – and are never heard from again. The next morning, Chief Stanley Quinn takes Lilah home and cares for the toddler as best as he can. With medication, her epilepsy remains under control... For the most part. But as a teenager, Lilah isn't always keen on taking her pills, and when she sneaks away to a rock concert with the cutest boy in school, something terrible happens, landing both of them in the hospital. After Stanley breaks down and confesses everything to his adopted daughter, she decides to track down the young girl who gave her up sixteen years ago; the young girl who never made it home that night… The young girl who is now presumed to be dead. Soon, Lilah's quest to find her birth mother becomes a quest to solve a sixteen-year-old missing persons case. She has everything she needs to find her – she just needs to learn how to control her peculiar ‘gift’ before she kills someone. Again. \* "The Girl Who Talks To Ashes is one of the most ingenious books I have ever read. [It's] the perfect creepy read for the season in the form of one of the most unique stories I've ever come across." - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Laura Dragonchild, The Magic Book Corner "This book makes you feel like you are on a journey of self-discovery, and that the journey matters. I was blown away! " - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sara Lawson, Book Editor "I enjoyed every minute of this book and I can’t recommend it enough." - V. Ash, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads review "Creepy, suspenseful, genuine, goosebump-inducing, sweet, charming, raw - it is all of these things and more. This is going on my list of absolute favorite books of all time!" - R. Hastings, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads review "I would highly recommend this book to everyone who appreciates a little 'magic' and a touch of darkness." - M. Reubzaet, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads review
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#2

The Boy Who Lurks in Shadows

2023

The thrilling sequel and prequel to The Girl Who Talks to Ashes ... It’s been three years since Lilah Quinn stumbled upon the bones of her biological mother, thereby solving the mystery of Willow’s long-forgotten disappearance. Since then, Lilah has been working off-book as Sheriff Reid’s star detective, solving decades-old cold cases with the help of those closest to the crimes – the victims themselves. But when Lilah’s newest case hits a dead end, she’s forced to do something she’s never done speak to the murderer himself. Unfortunately, his “ghost” isn’t interested in helping her, nor is he willing to play by her rules. Because, unlike all the others, this ghost is able to exist apart from his bones, untethered even by time. And now that he’s been freed, he’s got a bone to pick.

Author

Rachel Rener
Rachel Rener
Author · 16 books

Rachel Rener is a #1 bestselling contemporary fantasy author who loves blurring the line between science and magic. She graduated from the University of Colorado after focusing on Psychology and Neuroscience. Since then, she has lived on three continents and has traveled to more than 40 countries. When she's not engrossed in writing or reading, Rachel enjoys art of all kinds, riding her motorcycle, going to rock shows (both musical and mineralogical), Vulcanology (the lava kind as well as the pointy-eared variety), and playing D&D on the coolest podcast around, Of Dice and Friends. She lives in Colorado along with her husband and a feisty umbrella cockatoo named Terrance (a.k.a “Jungle Chicken”) that hangs out on her shoulder as she writes – whether invited or not. Find out more about Rachel and her books at www.RachelRener.com ⚡

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