This was the first book I have read by Loreth Anne White. This book took me on a wild ride! I found this book to hold my attention from the very beginning until the end. This was one of those mystery thriller books that I thought I had things figured out but of course I was wrong!! The characters and the story are well written. If your looking for a book with shocking twists then you need to grab this one. I would definitely recommend this book and I can't wait to read more of her books.

Thank you NetGalley and Montlake for allowing me to read this ARC for my honest opinion.

THE UNQUIET BONES was an enjoyable thriller with a great plot that evolved and unfolded over various timelines. This was well written and easy to follow, and enjoyed the author’s descriptions and way with words.

The downside was the sheer number of characters and how many false leads were thrown in. While the ending was a surprise twist, it came out of left field and didn’t feel authentic given the set up.

Thanks to NetGalley and Montlake Books for the opportunity to read and review THE UNQUIET BONES.

The Unquiet Bones was fantastic! This was my first read by Loreth Anne White, but I’m excited to read more by her.

I’ve really started liking books with cold cases.
I enjoyed hearing from everyone that was involved in the case, and it made the end / killer reveal even more surprising! I didn’t expect that reveal, and am still shook half a day later 😭 The only part of the book I was disappointed with was not knowing what happened with the detectives fiancé. I would’ve loved a resolution with that, but I know the whole lesson of the book is that not everyone gets closure. 😕

I thoroughly enjoyed The Unquiet Bones. It was dark and gritty with the overwhelming need to solve a cold case where only the bones speak. There are a lot of characters to keep track of and each chapter is told from a different view point. This can cause confusion at times, as each character knows a little additional piece of information. As things come together the POVs mean less and less. The ending is difficult to read, but is impactful to the simplicity of the plot.

I want to thank Netgalley & Montlake for an ARC of this book.

Loreth is a top author of mine and this continues that trend of hits she has written. I loved this one, couldnt put it down, the twists and turns shocked me! I continue to enjoy everything she writes!

Book Review: The Unquiet Bones by Loreth Anne White

Rating: 3.5 Stars

In "The Unquiet Bones" by Loreth Anne White, a gripping tale unfolds as human bones are discovered under an old chapel, reigniting a nearly fifty-year-old cold case involving missing teen Annalise Jansen. Homicide detective Jane Munro, alongside forensic anthropologist Dr. Ella Quinn, delves into the past of a group of friends known as the Shoreview Six, unearthing long-buried secrets that threaten to unravel their lives.

From the opening pages of "The Unquiet Bones," I found myself captivated by the intricate web of secrets skillfully spun by the author. The writing flows effortlessly, propelling the reader through a fast-paced narrative filled with twists and turns that keep you guessing until the very end.

White expertly crafts a multi-layered plot that is rich in complexity, with secrets and lies at its core. The characters are well-developed, each harboring their own guilt and motivations that add depth to the story. The setting provides a haunting backdrop that enhances the suspenseful atmosphere of the novel.

The multiple points of view, allow readers to see the events unfold from different perspectives. This narrative technique adds an extra layer of intrigue and keeps you eagerly turning the pages to uncover the truth behind the long-buried secrets of the Shoreview Six.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed "The Unquiet Bones" for its captivating storyline, well-drawn characters, and skillful execution of a complex mystery. Fans of psychological thrillers and suspenseful novels will find themselves engrossed in this dark and twisty tale that explores the lengths people will go to protect their own truths.

In conclusion, "The Unquiet Bones" is a riveting read that delivers on its promises of suspense, intrigue, and a chilling mystery that will leave readers clamoring for more. Loreth Anne White has crafted a compelling narrative that keeps you engaged from start to finish, making this novel a must-read for fans of the genre.

⚠️This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary⚠️

This story is very well written about a detective working on a cold case that develops into a stunning interesting unexpected solution. The detective herself is also dealing with her own unsolved case in addition to the work. Kept me interested completely.

The discovery of a body under a chapel that is being renovated reopens a decades old mystery of a missing teenage girl. Focusing mostly on Jane, the detective, we do get a few other perspectives like from the friends of the missing girl who maybe had something to do with her death.

Overall, I enjoyed this one. I don’t know that we needed all the various perspectives- it didn’t really add much for me. I also don’t think the ending was too surprising if you were paying attention to the clues. Still a good investigation, etc. The last thing that was a little weird for me was that Jane’s tragic situation was mentioned a lot at the beginning and then rarely ever again except vaguely in passing. I’m assuming there will be more in this series so that will come up again. But if not, it was just a weird detail.

I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.
Loreth Anne White knocks it out of the park again with this book. I absolutely love all of her books and this one was great. She is such a good author and always writes some great suspense novels. Don't hesitate to read this one!

The Unquiet Bones had me up way past my bedtime. This was easily a 5 ⭐️.read for me. Looking forward to more books from Loreth Anne White.

A first for me from Loreth Anne white, a well paced, Well written crime thriller. I would definitely seek out other books by this author.

Give me a book on cold cases any day day, especially when inspired by a true event. This is an unputdownable police procedural that once you get a hang of the large cast of characters, it will pull you in and not let up until the brilliant end.

Dark, creepy and full of twists, I cannot wait to read more from this author.
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The multiple viewpoints and dual timeline made this an excellent read! I was invested from the beginning and found myself caught up in the story. As always, the author writes with such a chilling, atmospheric vibe. The reader feels transported to the time and place. I was disappointed that there was no conclusion for one of the storylines. But I loved the lead character and really hope that this becomes a series featuring her!

As with all of Loreth's books, I really enjoyed this one! I thought it was unique and kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time

I enjoyed this read, but boy there were a lot of characters! The first part of the book reminded me a lot of the show "Bones" and I was here for it! I love the idea of bones telling a story and was super invested in the forensic anthropology part of the investigation. As the book progressed, it felt more like your typical police procedural and "past-coming-back-to-haunt-you" storyline. I enjoyed detective Jane though and wouldn't mind seeing her again in another book, especially if that means getting more information about her husband!

Thank you NetGalley and Montlake for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Another win for Loreth Anne White! Loved this story and it's ability to keep me guessing the entire time.
a Wow ending and amazing character development. Love the multi POV and great storyline.
Can't wait to dig into another one already!

3.5 stars I enjoyed parts of this book and thought the ending really made the book. This follows several different characters after a body is found buried under a chapel at a ski resort. We get chapters from the detective trying to solve the 40+ old case as well as the mom and sister of the suspected skeleton and the 6 friends who were originally questioned when she disappeared. It did take me a little time to get into it with all the characters but about half way through it kicked in and the ending surprised me. Overall this was a decent mystery

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC

This book was very hard to review, because I wasn’t as invested for about the first half of the book as I had hoped, mostly because of the slow pacing - but it definitely had me in the end and I loved the depths of the story. Other than most mysteries/thriller stories where the introduced suspects often turn out to be the murderers gaffer just a few chapters, the story unfolded in a completely different way, giving all of the many characters enough time to tell their stories. The many POVs were a bit overwhelming at first, but really helped to tell the story of an unsolved murder with very dark twists.

3.25/5 ⭐️

Thank you to MB Communications, Montlake, #partner, for the copy of The Unquiet Bones in exchange for my honest review.

This is the third book I’ve read by Loreth Anne White and I am most definitely a fan! I really liked the previous two books I read by her and as soon as I heard about this one, I couldn’t request it fast enough!

Knowing this was inspired by a true crime that occurred in North Vancouver, Canada in 1976 immediately drew me in. I love cold case mysteries and the police procedural aspect of this one really was done so well. It’s told from multiple points of view and also flashes back in time to when the disappearance actually happened. I loved this structure as it really helped to build the suspense and tension in the story, while also introducing all the players involved. So many secrets are slowly revealed and everyone has a motivation.

There are a lot of characters and the use of so many points of view does take a bit to get used to, especially since the author changes how she refers to the characters. Sometimes she uses first names, and at other times, she uses nicknames and initials. But eventually you are able to put it all together and work out who is who.

This book is so cleverly plotted and it kept me fully engaged from start to finish. The twists were expertly placed, with plenty of red herrings, and led to quite a shocking conclusion…I definitely did not see any of that coming! This is a highly addictive, binge-worthy read that I definitely recommend!

Another great thriller is The Unquiet Bones by Loreth Anne White which came out on the 5th of March. I received a copy from Montlake (Brilliance Publishing) via Netgalley.

Human bones are found beneath an old chapel and these remains could be linked to the case of missing teen Annalise Jansen. Detective Jane Munro is given the case and she is determined to bring closure for the girl’s family. However, Annalise’s old friends, are afraid to be exposed. The case takes another turn when a second body is discovered. How far will they go to keep their secret?

I really like the different characters although there were quite a lot. Sometimes it was a bit difficult to keep up with all the different characters but they were all really worked out. I especially like the character of the detective Jane Munro Ash she has quite the backstory, which I hope will be told in more detail as well in coming books about this character. The story itself was quite riveting and exciting and the pace of it was just great. I really liked the ending as well.

So, this book is an absolute recommendation although it has quite the amount of characters in it. Once you get through that and you get to know the characters it's a superb read.

4,5/5 ⭐