Mask of Bone

Having survived multiple attempts on his life in Italy and Belgium, Lt. Cale Van Waring gains solid intel on where his hometown kidnapped victims have been sold. He and his mercenary team lay siege to a wealthy Middle Eastern prince's lavish Belgium estate—filled with armed guards, sadists, perverts, and various other international deviants.

A massive battle ensues as Cale's team attempts a risky rescue operation to free the last of his remaining kidnapped victims. The Belgian national guard joins the fray, and Cale and his comrades barely escape with their lives.

With the final battle over, Cale and the rescued female (Leslie) fly exhaustedly back to Wisconsin, his promise to her family kept. Little does he know that the evil awaiting him at his home is far more sinister than the deadly assassins he's already encountered.

Reviews from online bookstores:

"Absolutely captivated by this book! Wrapping it all together from The Chemist and Trail of Evil in a brilliant page turner was no easy task! But Mancheski did it. Mask of Bone has outstanding internal character dialogue and is heart pounding exciting. I couldn't get enough or read it fast enough! I want to know what happens to Detective Van Waring and Maggie next! GREAT read!! This trilogy is highly recommended!"

"Outstanding!"

"Great thriller! You should read the whole "The Chemist Trilogy". What a winner! Each book in the trilogy is a page turner."

5.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent Conclusion to a Riveting Thriller

"In this third act of the trilogy, this story evolved into a crime thriller in a way I didn't see coming from the beginning of this journey, and it's every bit as tense and exciting as you could possibly want it to be. Where as the first book was heavier on the procedural side of the law (mixed with horror elements), and the second delved deep into the darkness of this hunt, the third dwells more in a supernatural realm between religion and voodoo, with a detour in the perverse world of human trafficking (and pony-girl shows). It's a dark, daring book that will keep you hooked to the last word, that is, if you can stomach it. All in all, this is a fantastic conclusion to a harrowing tale, and I can't wait for the next Van Waring volume."