Etched in Bone

By: Anne Bishop

Narrated by: Alexandra Harris

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

Anne Bishop returns to her world of the Others, as humans struggle to survive in the shadow of shapeshifters and vampires far more powerful than themselves...

After a human uprising was brutally put down by the Elders—a primitive and lethal form of the Others—the few cities left under human control are far-flung. And the people within them now know to fear the no-man’s-land beyond their borders—and the darkness...

As some communities struggle to rebuild, Lakeside Courtyard has emerged relatively unscathed, though Simon Wolfgard, its wolf shifter leader, and blood prophet Meg Corbyn must work with the human pack to maintain the fragile peace. But all their efforts are threatened when Lieutenant Montgomery’s shady brother arrives, looking for a free ride and easy pickings.

With the humans on guard against one of their own, tensions rise, drawing the attention of the Elders, who are curious about the effect such an insignificant predator can have on a pack. But Meg knows the dangers, for she has seen in the cards how it will all end—with her standing beside a grave...

Critic reviews

Praise for Etched in Bone

“A fantastic punch of gritty and dark politics and interspecies war. This series is utterly engrossing.”—Fresh Fiction

“One of the most original and phenomenal UF series out there...an epically amazing and thrilling story.”—RT Book Reviews

“As compelling as ever.”—Library Journal

“[A] beautifully crafted world.”—Smexy Books

More Praise for Anne Bishop and the Novels of the Others

“Anne Bishop is so good at writing character development...I love this series and I NEED MORE!”—USA Today

“A stunningly original yarn, deeply imagined, beautifully articulated, and set forth in clean, limpid, sensual prose.”—Kirkus Reviews

“The Queen of Fantasy...Teeming with intrigue, suspense, heartbreak, and hints of romance, Bishop’s literary skills continue to astound and enchant.”—Heroes and Heartbreakers

Finally some Simon and Meg time

What did you love best about Etched in Bone?

I love this book. I do personally think that the book could use something more but I do not know what that may be. Simon, Meg, Skippy and Sam are the perfect little family. I knew that they would be inseparable since we met Sam back in book 1.

I do hope that this is not the last that we see of Meg and Simon since Anne Bishop stated that she is going to be leaving this the Lakeside Courtyard and moving on to another for book 6, Lake Silence. I want to know more about what Simon, Meg, Skippy, Sam and the other members of the Courtyard are up to.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Etched in Bone?

I want to the last chapter is the best part for me. I love a slow burn but damn. It was a long time coming. I also enjoyed the crows. They are always there for a bit of a comic relief.

Every book in this series is a five star trip

I fell in love with this series from the first book and have only enjoyed it more with every book.
It is a mixture of the wonderful world building that you can fall straight into, which not every fantasy writer is capable of leading us to. There is sweetness and innocence and humour contrasting with the dirty, nasty, blackness in this world. The bad guys in a couple of books have almost been caricatures of evil doers, which is is close as I will get to a complaint.
It is fantasy at its best. The werewolves and vampires are not hot steamy and sex driven, preoccupied with womens breasts. Here there be monsters ...but monsters that are capable of loyalty and caring, Monsters being both the humans and the others. Their care and protection of a damaged blood prophet and each other and their willingness to evolve and expand their world view makes for a wonderful journey.

other worldly yet same worldly

This was a book that had a recipe full of well melded and creative flavours. I enjoyed the narrator's take on the 4th book and every book in this series. I am satisfied with every part of this book including the nail bighting conclusion.

yet another great book

I was anticipating this next installment and it was worth the wait! The reader is perfect for this story, she has a good handle on speed and feel.

I'm sad that this is the last book in the series

Really loved this series. It ended on a possible positive outcome, but I wish there was one more to what happens with Meg and Simon.