BoneMan's Daughters

By: Ted Dekker

Narrated by: Robert Petkoff

Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

A Texas serial killer called BoneMan is on the loose, choosing young girls as his prey, His signature: myriad broken bones that torture and kill - but never puncture.

Military intelligence officer Ryan Evans is married to his work; so much so that his wife and daughter have written him out of their lives. Sent to Fallujah and captured by insurgents, he is asked to kill children not unlike his own. The method: a meticulous, excruciating death by broken bones that his captor has forced him to learn.

Returning home after the ordeal, a new crisis awaits. A serial killer is on the loose, and his method of killing is the same. Ryan becomes a prime suspect, which isn't even the worst of his problems: Ryan's daughter is BoneMan's latest desire.

In a story that is devaststing in its skill and suspense, Ted Dekker brings to bear his ability to terrify and compel in BoneMan's Daughters.

©2009 Ted Dekker (P)2009 Hachette

Torn about this book

I am somewhat torn about this book. I thought the reader did a good job with the book and the different voices. I thought the reader definatly brought the BoneMan to life in the story. I liked the pace of the book and really enjoyed it up until the very end. I just felt like the book came to a very abrupt end and there was to much left hanging. Also, at times Ryan Evans rantings about how much he missed his daughter got a little old. So I am a little torn. Overall the first 7/8 of the book was good but the ending was horrible.

Dark

very Dark and the interview with the author at the end of the book was a bit disturbing

Great Listen, But...

I love the book but I really want to know what the author has against the military. Being a vet I understand how hard it is the leave your family to fight overseas. This is every enlisted man's worst nightmare to come back to his family only to have them moved one with someone else. The wife would have been arrested under the UCMJ can't cheat on your man while he's fighting for your freedom overseas. Please show respect to my Brothers and Sisters who give up family and friends to keep us over here safe and sound.
Other than that it was a great book.

Loved this book!

Would you consider the audio edition of BoneMan's Daughters to be better than the print version?

Yes. The performance was on point.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes. The author was so descriptive that I felt I was in the room as the plot unfolded.

What does Robert Petkoff bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Fantastic performance!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Absolutely.

Any additional comments?

This was my first experience with this author and narrator. I'm excited to see what else they have to offer!

wow!

Ted Dekker always surprises me. I can't quit listening and I must know what happens in the end. Then, the end is never what I expect.

Good, not great

Overall, the book was good. The narration was good. I think I would’ve liked it more, if the last surprise twist, no spoiler, would not have been forced. It was utterly unnecessary, not particularly well explained, and ineffectual.

Another keeper from Mr Dekker

What made the experience of listening to BoneMan's Daughters the most enjoyable?

The story was easy to follow and the narration was spot on.

What was one of the most memorable moments of BoneMan's Daughters?

The climatic conclusion of the story. It was somewhat predictable but done very well.

Which character – as performed by Robert Petkoff – was your favorite?

All

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Scary to the bone.

Any additional comments?

Although this isn't my favorite of all Mr. Dekker's books I think it was a great read and listening experience. I wish some of the other characters had been developed and completed more and at times the non-intended creepy character relationships were as creepy as the intended ones (I'm trying no to cause a spoiler moment). But, I did enjoy the story over all and would make a great movie.

A Father's Love!

What did you love best about BoneMan's Daughters?

The change Ryan made in his life and how determined he was to save her.

What other book might you compare BoneMan's Daughters to and why?

I don't believe I've read a book quite like this one.

Which scene was your favorite?

Without giving too much away, but if I had to pick one scene, it would be the part at the end where Bethany makes the right decision to fix her problem for good.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Definitely!

Wonderful!

Being new to the whole audio books this was one of the best so far! The story drew you in and was definitely one of Tedd Dekkers best. I would highly recommend this book!

Almost lost me in the middle

Story jumped around a lot to fill in the blanks that the start of the book leaves out and just ending up making it hard to follow.