The Bonehouse

De: Rowan Duncan

Narrado por: Madison Cross-Battle

In the murky swamplands of Southeast Texas, where Spanish moss drapes ancient oaks like funeral shrouds, stands a decaying mansion with a blood-soaked history. They call it "The Bonehouse," and its walls hold secrets darker than the blackest bayou waters.

Lorelei Morgan, a hard-drinking L.A. private investigator with more debts than dollars, is desperate enough to take on a job that reeks of danger and madness. Her mission? Uncover the truth behind local legends of hidden treasure and unspeakable crimes within the rotting halls of the Bonehouse. But as Lorelei peels back layers of lies in this forgotten corner of the South, she finds herself ensnared in a web of corruption that spans generations.

The Bonehouse is a searing Southern Gothic Noir novella that will leave you questioning the very nature of justice, redemption, and the price we pay for uncovering long-buried truths.

©2024 Rowan Duncan (P)2025 Rowan Duncan

Good but want a longer exposition

I enjoyed the story, especially around this Halloween season. There are some gaping holes in the story, some that demand a suspension of basic logic, but it is a work of fiction. The narration was great and that is what kept me involved with the story. The shading of the narrator's voice for each character kept me hooked on the narrative. I would have liked to have the story to have been a little longer so that some of the holes could be filled in and the confusing timeline made more accessible. Overall, a worthwhile listen.

New to audio books

the story itself was a little unbelievable, but that goes with fiction. the narrator drew me into the story and I enjoyed it very much.I I was sorry it ended so soon. ready to try another audio book

The Bonehouse Audiobook

I was a little confused by the storyline, but the narrative kept me interested. The setting was a good listen so close to Halloween. It was suspenseful and kept me engaged.

Great narrator

This was an interesting listen. The narrator’s cadence and smooth voice connects you to the characters with ease. I found myself trying to engage with the main character, often almost yelling out “No, don’t do that!”. My main critique is that the storyline could have been better developed, especially towards the end. Overall, I enjoyed the listen and would seek out other books performed by this narrator.

Narrator Voice ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Madison Cross-Battle’s narration is my favorite part of this title. She truly understands how to bring these characters to life. That’s probably why I wanted to throw my speakers across the room when Lorelei didn’t IMMEDIATELY go to the FBI. Once you read it you’ll understand my frustration. Overall the story had some plot holes and confusing bits, but I had fun tagging along on Lorelei’s journey unraveling the mysteries of The Bonehouse.