Jaw droppingly horrific. The backstory to this gave me actual nightmares. A solid plot with well done characters and many twists and turns. This was a great stay up all night page turner. Very dark and oozing with malice at every turn. Fear grips you from the start and holds tight till the end. Suspense galore. A must read if you want to not be able to sleep.

This is one of Caroline Mitchell's many works that I've read, and one thing about her that I admire is that she isn't afraid to dig into the nitty-gritty aspects of crime. This book was complex and horrific, with strange characters, many points of view, and twists and turns that kept me reading into the wee hours of the morning. While putting the pieces of the mystery, suspenseful puzzle together, the writing style makes for a simple and exciting read. Those who enjoyed Erin Kelly's The Skeleton Key or who prefer crime fiction should read this.

This one is a little strange but an excellent addition to the series. Cora was a complex character that had me invested. Sarah is dogged in her pursuit of truth. Little Elliott is one of my favorite characters. The mystery is intense and kept me guessing. Another good read.

Another creepy and thrilling story mixing horror and mystery. I think this is the best one so far and it kept me on the edge and turning pages till the end.
There may be a logical explanation or it's paranormal, you wonder while reading and having fun.
Caroline Mitchell deliver and I strongly recomend this story. It can be read as a stand alone but it's better if you read the previous story in this series.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine

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The Bone House is the most deliciously thrilling Slayton novel yet! Slayton novel 3 delivers another eerie and chilling setting and storyline. Crows are falling from the sky. Whispers of the Day of Wreckening abound, nicknamed crowpocalyse. A year on from the last novel and a foreboding atmosphere once again surrounds the town and Detective Sarah Nobel senses it. Before long a pram is dredged from the lake with the bones of a baby still strapped inside 😱 a confession follows all too quickly. Sarah trusts her gut instincts, knowing there is more to this story. Whilst it is best to read the first two novels, this can be read as a standalone. You don't want to miss any of the series!
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I didn't realize this was part of a series. My mistake, not netgalley or the publisher. I normally look before I request so I don't start a series I've never read. This was also the first I've read by this author. Honestly, I had a really hard time getting into it, but again, my fault and nothing against the author. I prefer knowing the backstory and seeing the character development as I read a series. It helps a lot with the story. I will revisit this again in the future.

It whispers your name
In the dead of night,
In the silent spaces
Devoid of light.
Keep your babies silent
For it will take them too.
The bone house, the bone house
Is calling for you . . .

Caroline Mitchell really knows how to put the chills into her stories by kicking off with a creepy poem!! Love it!! It totally sets the ambience for The Bone House and its chilling tale.

And she doesn’t stop with a creepy poem. Crows falling from the sky.. what the actual??! Crowpocalpyse as Richie calls it! Only in Slayton! Bejeezus!!! That’s a bit Hitchcock gone wrong!! What next? Yup a baby in a pram with rocks tied to weight it…. Now that is a chilling crime to solve!!

I got so frustrated for Cora. The mum in me wanted to help her and keep her baby safe. The world was totally against this mum, surely everyone deserves a second chance??! Even Sarah at points annoyed me with her attitude to this vulnerable woman.

Just to make myself clear, The Bone House is seriously chilling. Mitchell has upped the heebie jeebie factor! I loved my third trip to Slayton and I really hope to be going back before long!

Another fabulous gripping read from Caroline, I am really enjoying this series. It kept me reading into the early hours.

The birds always freak me out in Caroline Mitchell's books!
A chilling, creepy story that had me hooked.
A great addition to the Slayton Series and I recommend them all.
Many thanks to Embla Books and NetGalley for the review copy, I give my honest opinion.

This book was great. I liked that it was fast paced and it kept me guessing until the end.

Sarah Noble is a cop with a traumatic past. When a whole bunch of birds fall from the sky and into a lake, the lake is dredged and the body of a baby is found. Sarah attempts to uncover what happened to this poor little lamb. An unlikely person says the baby is theirs but they, too, have a traumatic past.

The book has a pretty creepy vibe that had me on edge for most of it. I wasn't sure if there was going to be a full on supernatural aspect or witchcraft or myths and legends. It was awesome. I could picture just how creepy the town was and just how creepy the bunker would have been, especially for a young girl.

I would definitely recommend this book if you're looking for a good mystery with a creepy side.

This is book 3 of the Slayton thriller series although this is my first read. As usual it helps to have read the previous books but this read well as a stand-alone. Detective Sarah Noble is back at work following a tragic event in her life and is handed a cold case as everyone else is busy. Following a freak happening when a flock of birds fell dead into the lake in Slayton the body of a baby is found in a pram, when the lake is dredged.

Briefly, with the help of Elliott Carter, a young boy who has premonitions, and forensic anthropologist Sophia Hudson, Sarah quickly learns that the mother Cory is still living in Slayton and now has another child. Cory has previously admitted guilt to the death of her baby but there is clearly more to the story and Sarah starts to uncover a story of horror and abuse. The results of her investigations could prove deadly for both women.

Well written crime thriller with a hint of the paranormal. The bone house is quite graphically drawn and reminded me of an ossuary I visited in Germany, a chilling experience. Steady paced thriller with a few shocking moments, twists and turns that kept me gripped and the killer hidden from my prying eyes. A good crime novel with an original plot made this an enjoyable read.

This is such a great creepy series. The scene setting is done so well and you can really picture Slayton and feel how eerie it is. The creepiness of the town definitely adds to the suspense of the crimes. I also love seeing more of the recurring characters. It was nice to see Sarah seem more sure of herself in this book and a certain development in her personal life was adorable. The case of the baby bones was heartbreaking and it just got sadder the more information was uncovered. It was written so well though. I also wasn’t expecting anything about that ending. My only criticism was the ending felt a bit rushed and it was all wrapped up so quickly. I also struggle with the obsession with Elsie’s weight and how it feels like people respect her more now that she’s losing weight. Her character is lovable and interesting without her weight constantly being mentioned.

I received a copy of the ebook via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

would like to thank netgalley and the publishers for letting me read this creepy book

when a rusty old pram is pulled out of a pond the police are alerted
a baby is found to be inside the pram

sarah noble is investigating and her new boss bring in a specialist sophia hudson a forensic anthropologist and its not long before they discover more alarming new about the dead baby

a creepy read that grips you right to the end and it was good to catch up with some of the characters that we have met in previous books, the added psychic twist is appealing and doesnt take away from the main storyline

A very creepy continuation of The Slayton Mysteries series. Hundreds of birds fall into Slayton Lake which results in the lake being dredged which in turn leads to a gruesome discovery when the bones of a newborn baby are found strapped into a pram. Was it an accident that never came to light or something more sinister? It is up to Detective Sarah Noble to investigate a case that goes back years. I loved this bone-chilling story, which is very worthy of 5*

I had never read any Caroline Mitchell books, so I was pleased to get an arc of The Bone House. I put off reading it for 3 or 4 weeks as I had a lot of other books to read. However when I started to read, I was hooked! I really enjoyed the story. It takes place in the quiet town of Slayton. A lot of crows fell dead into the lake. I wonder if the fact that a group of crows is called a murder of crows, was deliberately chosen? The lake had to be dredged and a pram with the skeleton of a baby was discovered. The mother of the baby confesses to its murder, but was she the guilty party? The police become involved and the life of Cora, the mother, is exposed. And so the story progresses.
I would definitely read another book by Caroline, having read this one. This one is actually number 3 in the series.
I am very grateful to NetGalley, Embla books and Caroline Mitchell for the chance of reading this advanced copy.of this book.

The Bone House by Caroline Mitchell is the latest addition to the Detective Sergeant Sarah Noble series and is as creepy and thrilling as its predecessors. Once again, Slayton finds itself at the centre of weird goings-on, and I was excited to be back with these familiar characters. However, I must admit I had forgotten how morose Sarah Noble can be.
Overall, I was enjoying the book, but the conclusion of the investigation let me down; it felt very anti-climatic. Sarah goes to a house because she had seen them collecting from a PO Box, which was a very thin thread to follow, and it didn't live up to the expectations that the previous twists and turns had set.
The resolution felt rushed as if the author was just trying to get it over and done with so that they could get back to the drama of the main characters. The ending itself was dragged out, tying up loose ends for Sarah and her friends. This was a very disappointing end to what had been a great read and didn't deliver the same level of excitement and satisfaction as the rest of the book.
However, despite the underwhelming ending, The Bone House is still a gripping read for the most part, and it was a good follow-on to the previous books in the series. It is well-written and engaging, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers on the edge of their seats.

The Bone House is a dark, supernatural and twisted psychological thriller. This is my second book by Caroline Mitchell, and I devoured it! This author is on my favourite authors list for two reasons; her ability to infuse psychological thriller with supernatural elements is well-executed, and the plot's pacing is immaculate! Slayton is a mysterious town immersed with darkness and sinking secrets, and when they come to the surface, unrest and chaos ensue. A murder of crows fall from the skies, an ominous foreboding of a cold case coming back to life. Sarah Noble is a great character who strives to uncover the truth while fiercely protecting the ones she loves. Her relationship with Elliot, her best friend's boy, is touching, and her interactions with her best friends reveal her personable style. A few developments caused my eyes to widen, but they complemented the series' progress. While I could narrow down the accused of the unspeakable horrors, the ending was well executed. Personally, the epilogue wasn't required, but it was a welcomed puzzle piece. I can't wait for the next book!

Please note this book isn't everyone's cup of tea because of some severe trigger warnings (infant death, torture, neglect, suspected possession and murder). Proceed with caution.

Thank you, NetGalley & Embla Books, for giving me an ARC. This honest review is left voluntarily.

Sorry, this is much too dark for me. I got 25% in before I gave up. May be brilliant for some, but I was sickened.

I haven’t read the previous two books in this series but I love psychological thrillers and thought the story sounded really creepy (another plus for me!) When an old pram containing the bones of a baby is discovered in a lake, Detective Sarah Noble investigates the cold case and tries to find out how the case links back to the Bone House.

I'm a big fan of the Temperance Brennan series by Kathy Reichs so I really enjoyed the forensic anthropology elements of the story but at the same time I also like stories that lean towards the supernatural so this was the perfect blend for my tastes. Chilling with plenty of twists - a really enjoyable thriller!

Hundreds of dead birds falling from the sky are not something that many people in the village of Slayton would consider unusual, especially, given everything that has happened in the town recently. The Bone House is another gripping, chilling mystery in Caroline Mitchell’s Slayton series. Detective Sarah Noble is faced with another harrowing crime, when a baby’s pram, with the bones belonging to a baby inside, is recovered from a lake after the waters are dredged. It looks as though the pram has been under the water for many years. But who committed this horrific act, and is there any connection between the discovery, and a house the local residents refer to as the bone house?

Slayton really is a place where you wouldn’t want to stumble upon if you were lost. Although some of the residents of the village appear lovely, it seems that evil lurks around every corner, and there is always a hint that supernatural forces are at work in the village. Caroline Mitchell always does a brilliant job of bringing the creepy atmosphere in this town to life. But with the discovery of the baby in the pram, residents turn hostile towards one of their own; who they believe is the person responsible for what happened to the baby. And as Sarah Noble investigates, the accusations being thrown around by the villagers, creates a hostile environment, and the people certainly aren’t ready to forgive, no matter what the story behind this case might be.

Sarah Noble is a character who I will definitely keep coming back to. She is someone who will always try and see the good in people, no matter what they have done in their past. I also really like the growing relationship between her and Elliott, a young boy who has started having premonitions, which again isn’t something totally unusual in Slayton. You can see how much she cares for him.

The case of the baby found in the lake is a complex and haunting one. Following the discovery, a young woman who Sarah knows, Cora, hands herself into the police. Sarah is really drawn into Cora’s story, and it is so intriguing, as well as heart-breaking. Even though Cora has done something terrible, I found myself really caring for her. You can see that she has been through a lot in her life, so I really wanted to find out what was going to happen to her, and Caroline Mitchell certainly has a few twists up her sleeve.

I really enjoyed The Bone House. It’s a really creepy psychological thriller. I highly recommend the Slayton series.