Bones Don't Lie by Melinda Leigh Narrator: Cris Dukehart
Series: Morgan Dane #3
Published by Brilliance Audio on March 13, 2018
Genres: Romantic Suspense
Length: 9 hours, 53 minutes
Format: Audiobook
Source: Kindle Unlimited
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Private investigator Lance Kruger was just a boy when his father vanished twenty-three years ago. Since then he’s lived under the weight of that disappearance—until his father’s car is finally dredged up from the bottom of Grey Lake. It should be a time for closure, except for the skeleton found in the trunk. A missing person case gone cold has become one of murder, and Lance and attorney Morgan Dane must face the deadly past that’s risen to the surface.
For Lance, the investigation yields troubling questions about a man he thought he knew. But memories can play dirty tricks. For Morgan, uncovering each new lie comes with a disquieting fear that someone is out there watching, because someone is killing every witness tied to this decades-old crime. Morgan and Lance follow in the shadows of a relentless killer and walk right into the cross fire.
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I saw a friend, Sophia Rose, reading this Morgan Dane series and it looked great. It is on Kindle Unlimited, with the audio version also. Bones Don’t Lie is the third book. When I saw it was going to deal with the disappearance of Lance’s father 23 years ago I couldn’t wait to read it. I wasn’t disappointed.
I could barely stop listening! I wanted to learn what had happened so many years ago, forever altering the lives of Lance and his mother. The further development of Lance’s character by bringing in and focusing on his history was great; it also helped him open up to Morgan for the continued development of their relationship.
There were so many questions, and new fears as to whether his father was a good man. I was worried it would be hard to find any evidence with it being so long ago. In a small town, people stay and memories are long. Sadly, the killer knew this and started a fresh cleanup of anyone who might know anything, shooting the pace into overdrive in the dangerous hunt. I didn’t guess the culprit and enjoyed the twisty, rapid-fire ride.
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About Melinda Leigh
Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melinda Leigh is a fully recovered banker. A life-long lover of books, she started writing as a way to preserve her sanity while raising her kids. Over the next few years, she learned a few things about writing a book. The process was much more fun than analyzing financial statements, and she decided to turn her hobby into a career. Melinda’s debut novel, SHE CAN RUN, was nominated for Best First Novel by the International Thriller Writers. She is a RITA® Award Finalist and has earned three Daphne du Maurier Award nominations, two Silver Falchion Awards, and a Golden Leaf.
Melinda holds a 2nd degree belt in Kenpo Karate. She’s dabbled in Arnis stick fighting, studied Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and taught women’s self-defense. She lives in a messy house in the suburbs with her husband, two kids, a couple of shelter dogs and two rescue cats who clearly run the show. With such a pleasant life, she has no explanation for the sometimes dark and disturbing nature of her imagination.
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I read all types of books but my favorites are urban fantasy and romantic suspense.I like some romance and some action / adventure / mystery in everything.I like sex in my books but please, only between TWO people.Intimate conversation is equally important to the sex in a book.It lets me see the characters.The other thing I enjoy is humor.
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I am excited to see that you really liked it. As I have this one in my Audible account ready to go! I will have to start it soon.
Mary
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. It’s got action and mystery but the big deal is the character development and personal growth of the main characters.
I am hoping to start this series soon! Wonderful review, and happy to see you loved it as much as Sophia did.
I did. I really enjoy this type of romantic suspense. The mystery and action are definitely in the forefront with the romance a more background layer. I like how all the layers are there which is more real lifelike than just one focus.