Crowbones (The Others #8) by Anne Bishop
Publication Date: March 8th 2022 by Ace
Pages: 384
Source: Publisher
Rating: ★★★★
My
Thoughts:
We’re back with Vicky at The Jumble in Sproing after the
last book centered around the people and events in the town of Bennett. Vicky’s
inn is up and running with guests and she has some of the Crowguard
working/staying with her to assist. As usual there are a few humans making
trouble, tainting minds and capturing the attention of The Others, and not in a
good way. Some people just never learn.
Vicky and her friends must tread carefully so they don’t get between a deadly
Hunter looking to weed out the bad.
I’ve loved The Others series from the beginning and so I was
excited to get another glimpse into life in Sproing and catch up with Vicky,
Wayne Grimshaw, Julian, Ilya and the rest of the Lake Silence crowd. Vicky seems to hold a similar position in the
stories as the books that centered on Meg. A human that captured the attention
and hearts of the The Others, meriting their protection. I will say that Meg
and Simon’s books continue to be my favorites of the series. Vicky is likable, but
I feel the newer stories don’t hold that same special place in my heart. I think part of that has to do with the fact
that there’s no clear romance here. I think Julian is meant to be the love
interest for Vicky, but I honestly think she has more chemistry with Chief
Grimshaw. Don’t get me wrong, these newer stories are exciting and captivating,
as well, and I eagerly look forward to every new installment! The story wrapped up nicely, but there’s
definitely room for more!
4 Stars
In this engrossing and gripping fantasy set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Others series, an inn owner and her friends must find a killer-before it's too late....
Crowbones will gitcha if you don't watch out!
Deep in the territory controlled by the Others-shape-shifters, vampires, and even deadlier paranormal beings-Vicki DeVine has made a new life for herself running The Jumble, a rustic resort. When she decides to host a gathering of friends and guests for Trickster Night, at first everything is going well between the humans and the Others.
But then someone arrives dressed as Crowbones, the Crowgard bogeyman. When the impostor is killed along with a shape-shifting Crow, and the deaths are clearly connected, everyone fears that the real Crowbones may have come to The Jumble-and that could mean serious trouble.
To "encourage" humans to help them find some answers, the Elders and Elementals close all the roads, locking in suspects and victims alike. Now Vicki, human police chief Grimshaw, vampire lawyer Ilya Sanguinati, and the rest of their friends have to figure out who is manipulating events designed to pit humans against Others-and who may have put Vicki DeVine in the crosshairs of a powerful hunter--
