The Bones Beneath My Skin
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4.3 • 61 Ratings
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY AND INDIE BESTSELLER!
A spine-tingling standalone novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune—a supernatural road-trip thriller featuring an extraordinary young girl and her two unlikely protectors on the run from cultists and the government.
There's nothing more human than a broken heart.
In the spring of 1995, Nate Cartwright has lost everything: his parents are dead, his only brother wants nothing to do with him, and he's been fired from his job as a journalist in Washington, DC.
With nothing left to lose, he returns to his family's summer cabin outside the small mountain town of Roseland, Oregon, to try and find some sense of direction. The cabin should be empty. It's not.
Inside is a man named Alex. And with him is an extraordinary ten-year-old girl who calls herself Artemis Darth Vader. Artemis, who isn't exactly as she appears.
Soon it becomes clear that Nate must make a choice: let himself drown in the memories of his past, or fight for a future he never thought possible. Because the girl is special. And forces are descending upon them who want nothing more than to control her.
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PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The sweetness of found family and the suspense of a secret government weapons project war for attention in this fun if somewhat clunky sci-fi thriller from bestseller Klune (The House in the Cerulean Sea). Journalist Nate Cartwright, 27, has nothing left to lose—no job, family, or friends—when he heads to his newly inherited Oregon cabin. Unfortunately, ex-Marine Alex Weir, 40, is already there, squatting on the property with a little girl calling herself Artemis Darth Vader. He takes Nate hostage, kicking off an uneasy domestic arrangement as Nate gradually bonds with them while remaining suspicious about why the pair is on the run. When Alex and Artemis's pursuers close in and they're forced to flee, Nate agrees to go with them. Along the way, the truth of who Artemis really is surpasses his wildest imaginings. Now the men work together to protect Artemis from government agents who will stop at nothing to capture her. Against this high-stakes backdrop, the men also, somewhat improbably, find time to begin a relationship. The plot and tone waver between emotional extremes throughout, which can feel jarring, but the three protagonists are easy to root for, and Klune sticks the landing with a surprisingly optimistic ending. It's worth a look.
Customer Reviews
Wow!
Was slow and boring at the beginning but once it started getting more interesting it was such a good read!! Moments I chose reading over sleeping because I couldn’t stop reading and go to sleep without knowing. Very heartfelt at the end. Definitely shed a tear or two. And love the gay relationship inclusivity.