Alternating chapters from separate points of view told by two women. One fleeing an affair the other haunted by her past and descending into madness. Well written.

Thank you to #NetGalley for this ARC

Sandra Ireland has created a manipulative narrative filled with a cast of characters that all harbor some varying degree of secrecy. The novel has a Gothic noir feel as the present day story line parallels one of folk lore from decades past. Ireland expertly depicts her setting and guides the reader along the many twists and turns in this short novel. An unexpected and highly engrossing read. 5 stars.

Sandra Ireland captivated me with Bone Deep from page one! I enjoyed the story within a story concept which gradually built up the suspense throughout the novel. Each chapter is told in an alternating viewpoint and I felt that worked perfectly with the storyline. Bone Deep is a good mix of historical fiction, women’s fiction and mystery/suspense- so no matter what genre you prefer, there’s something for everyone. This is the first novel I’ve read from Sandra Ireland, but I definitely know it won’t be the last—looking forward to reading more from her in the future!