Mack gets the shock of her life when she opens the boot of her car to find a dead body. A sinister note makes it clear that the killer has deliberately chosen a personal link to Mack. Then another woman disappears, a person from her past, and Mack is forced to consider why the killer is focused on her...
The Lost Bones is the 5th book to feature Mackenzie Price. I have previously reviewed the first four books: Hidden Lake, Their Frozen Graves, Little Boy Lost and The Dying Game.
Mack's case is personal again this time. The first victim is dumped in her car and the next is an old school bully. The killer seems to be fixated on seeking Mack's happiness so could it be someone she knows?
I love Mack's character. She is strong but also has a vulnerable side due to her experiences in the past. Her dedication to seeking justice is relentless and in this book she has to carefully navigate her personal and professional lives once again.
The chapters are quite short which helps to keep the pace swiftly moving along. There are plenty of plot twists and the tension was maintained throughout the book. The book deals with some big and unpleasant issues including sexual exploitation which makes us will Mack on to successfully close the case.
The Lost Bones is an enjoyable crime thriller with a great lead character

This book was full of twists and I loved it. It was fast paced and I couldnt stop turning the pages. The final twist was superb. I never guessed it.

This is the 5th book in this series and it is very good. When I received this from NetGalley and realized it was book 5, I went and downloaded the other 4. I am glad I did. You really need to read them in order to truly understand Mackenzie Price. This book is tough because if the subject matter, but done really well. I was really surprised as to who the killer was, and I like that. I like the relationship that Mack and Nick have and hope it becomes more than just a working relationship. I highly recommend this book, the whole series, and look forward to the next one

Excellent book. Many murders? All of them involving Det. Mackensie Price. Why are they doing this. You never know who is behind these murders.

Many twists and turns to this mystery thriller. Great plot & great characters. Good right up to the last page.

Thanks to Net Galley for sending me an advanced reader’s copy for my review.

Another good read in this series
Detective Mackenzie Price has got another case on her hands and it is one close to home
Just love these books
Can’t wait for the next in the series
Thanks NetGalley

'The Lost Bones' is the 5th book in Ruhi Choudhary's Detective Mackenzie Price series but this is the first book of author Choudhary I have ever read.

The Lost Bones starts off with Detective Price finding the body of a woman, dumped in the trunk of her car, with a note addressed to her. The victim is Sophie Fields, the fiancée of her co-worker Austin, who has been missing for over a year. While she is still trying to piece together what had happened to Sophie, another body turns up - this time of her childhood nemesis Courtney, who used to bully her. In a race against a clever killer, who seems to be ahead of her team all the time, Detective Price must do her utmost in finding the killer before they claim more lives and this time of those people whom she cares for.

The whole story was quite intriguing with a few twists and turns. Actually, I couldn't really guess the identity of the killer until the end. The story also has a dark undertone to it. And that is exacerbated by the way Detective Mackenzie 's character has been written. From what I can gather, she has undergone some traumatic incidents during her childhood and they all seem to haunt her continually.

Author Choudhary has explored the effects trauma can have on a person's psyche and what kind of hold it has on that person's life choices. That's the main thing I liked in this book, which is otherwise a regular police-procedural. The various nuances of trauma and how it affects each person differently is the theme around which the whole story revolves. The author likes to put many of her characters through tough events and depict the baser instincts of human beings through them.

Overall, though it was slightly darker for my taste, I actually loved meandering through the, worst things a human is capable of, through this book. Do check this book out if you like to read dark thrillers which explore the baser nuances of human nature.

The Lost Bones by Ruhi Choudhary is the fifth book in the brilliant Detective Mackenzie Price series and this has been one of my favourite series out there to get your teeth into. This latest book is full of great twists and turns throughout that will leave you dizzy and you will be sitting on the edge of your chair.

Ruhi's books just get better and better

I can't recommend this series enough It's Superb from start to finish.

Big Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for an advance copy of this book.

I've read one in this series and it was a while ago so it was good to get to the gritty and courageous
Mad Mack again.

This time like before Mackenzie seems to be attracting personal attention of the worst kind. Murders are
done in her name - by someone who says they do it to those who have hurt her, belittled her or been nasty
to her but is causing a lot of flak in the department as well as to Mackenzie herself. She deplores the
attention and only wants to be ignored and be part of the team - a position that she can hardly claim to
when she seems to be singled out for such a lot of attention.

The investigation is twisted, the clues are indistinct and difficult to read and the danger to Mackenzie
herself becomes very real when the murderer starts escalating the violence.

A page turner, with police procedurals in plenty this was a good one.

Mad Mak continues to grow personally. The Book starts with her finding a body in your car trunk. Then it keeps getting more complicated she recognizes the body and then the corruption gets deeper and someone Mak loves is in danger.
Fun quick read.
I was given a copy by Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.

Thank you to Bookouture for my copy of this book via netgalley and for letting me take part in this tour. This is the fifth book in the Mackenzie Price series.

Mackenzie Price has been through quite the ordeal in the first 4 books and it doesn’t let up in this one either. Mackenzie is one hell of a detective but she always ends up in danger herself. I love Mack’s relationship with Nick. I think they make such a good team.

Ruhi is an excellent writer. The pace in this book doesn’t let up at all in this book which makes it very difficult to put down. I was so engrossed in this book from the first page to the point where I felt like if I put the book down something bad would happen to the characters in my absence. The descriptions are so vivid you feel like you are right there with Mack and the team.

With lots of twists and shocks it’s definitely one for those crime lovers out there to get their teeth into.

The Lost Bones is the 5th in the Detective Mackenzie Price series by Ruhi Choudhary and it was definitely a gripping story. This series can be read as standalone stories with each case being solved before the book ends, but I recommend you read them all to get the full character development.

Detective Mackenzie Price of the Lakemore Police Department is returning from her morning run when she felt she was being watched. She notices the trunk of her car is open and when she investigates, is horrified to find a dead body inside. That is not all, the body is Sophie Fields who wen missing a year earlier and was the fiancé of one of her colleagues at the police department. There is also a personal note to Mackenzie that has her spiraling. When another woman goes missing, Mack realizes she was the girl who bullied her in grade school. She is also found dead with a message to Mack letting her know this is payback for hurting her. A second plotline has Mack finding an abused young woman running out of the woods. This Jane Doe seems to trust Mack, but isn't forthcoming about what has happened to her. What is going on in Lakemore? Are these cases connected? Nick and Mack, along with other team members, combed the areas for clues, finally finding a connection, but when people in high places are once again involved, will they ever get a conviction?

Wow, this 5th book in the Detective Mackenzie Price series had me reading long after I should have been in bed. I was sure I had it all figured out, but twists and turns kept me guessing. We do see a different, more vulnerable Mack in this book. I love Mack's and Nick's relationship, both professional and their personal friendship that is so deep. Their team is like family, and even Jenna, who dislikes Mack for some reason, works to bring this case to a close. This will not be an easy book for some to read. There is sexual abuse, trafficking and prostitution, psychosis brought on by victimization, some gruesome crimes and more. This is a crime thriller that had me racing through the pages, wanting sure that the bad guys get their comeuppance. If you enjoy a good crime thriller/police procedural, then pick up The Lost Bones.

What a thrilling read. Detective Mackenzie Price is the most recognizised cop outside the station especially after she took part in doing a documentary about law enforcement.. She just wants to do her job without having the press on her case but Debbie Arnold is gunning for her.
When Mack finds a body in her car truck she knows that she is in trouble as it is someone that she has been looking for. How will she ever explain this to the dead woman's fiance especially seeing that they are on friendly terms? Things are about to about to become more complicated when they find out that Sophie wasn't dead this whole time. But why leave the body for Mack?
Now another woman has gone missing and Mack has a old history with the victim but that was so long ago. So has she been taken by the same person as Sophie? Will they find her in time or will Mack have to carry another death on her shoulders? What does the unknown woman have to do with the cases?
Mack knows now that they have to bend the rules to find the killer and she knows that she is asking alot from her partner Nick. What they find out sickens Mack and her team know now that this is so much bigger than the recent murders. Their town has a dark sick secret that will destroy many lives but Mack needs to find out the truth so that justice can be done.

I like Mack she is tough, honest but very vulnerable at the same time. Her mother really messed with her mind but she still thinks of her. And her feelings for Nick are changing I wonder if anything will happen there?
The killer was interesting as they had a strange way of showing Mack that they care for her. I can understand why they thought she would understand.
Gripping stuff a full on read.
Thank you Netgalley & the publisher Bookouture for the ARC copy. This is my voluntary review.

What a creepy, suspenseful and intense read!!!
The Lost Bones is book #5 in the Detective Mackenzie series. Though I have not read the previous books in the series, I didn’t have any difficulty reading The Lost Bones. The author does recap enough to help you know more about Mackenzie. With that said, I am very interested in reading the complete series!
Mackenzie aka Mad Mac is one tough detective! She works with her partner, Nick, to solve a case that seems to be full of secrets galore. Be ready for a wild ride of intense murders and unbelievable obsessions!
I definitely recommend this series for any suspense thriller lovers!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Just completed reading the Book 5 in the Detective Mackenzie Price series and it gets much more thrilling and exciting than the earlier books. The author seems to be upping the game with each book.

I had started reading the series from the very first book and it gets more interesting with each new book.

This time a dead body is found in the trunk of Mackenzie's car, with a personal note for her, This starts a deries of events with three more dead bodies with each carrying a message for Detective Price.
Why is the killer murdering people and leaving messages for her? Who is the killer? The answer to all these questions lies in the latest book in this series.

The story of finding the killer and also the journey of Detective Mack's self discovery, her memories of the past and her personal journey through her fears is all written very intricately. The past and the present merge well together and make it an absolutely thrilling read.

If you love thrillers with kick ass female cops and also a dash of life lessons then this story is definitely for you.
I thank Bookouture and Netgalley for accepting my request to review the book. The opinions are all mine.

AWESOME suspense in this police thriller with really likable characters portrayed by Nick & Mackenzie. Intriguing story line keeping you on your toes figuaring out the quilty one.. Enjoyed totally & RECOMMEND fully as with all her books in this great series. Thanks to #NetGalley & #Bookouture for this ARC in return for my honest review.

The Lost Bones is the fifth novel in a series that features Detective Mackenzie (Mack) Price of the Lakemore, Washington Police Department. Many years ago, Mack returned home from school to find her violent dad bleeding excessively on the kitchen floor. She is still in Lakemore working with Detective Nick Blackwood.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Lost Bones with its explosive plot and many twists. The novel is told from Mack’s viewpoint so I was easily able to become immersed in events. Running parallel with the investigation, the novel concentrates on Mack and her complicated personal life using flashbacks to reveal important incidences. The author, Ruhi Choudhary's writing continues to impress me, leading me down certain paths, only to blindside me later. Protagonist Mack is traumatised by her past and she’s to be admired for her open-mindedness and determination. The Lost Bones is a fantastic story, a very compelling continuation to the marvellous series, and I can confidently recommend it as a worthy read.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Bookouture via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.

Today is my stop on the Bookouture tour for The Lost Bones by Ruhi Choudhary. I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book as I agreed to read it before I realised that it was the 5th book in a series and I prefer to read a series in order, however, I felt that this worked well as a standalone and I didn’t think that I was missing anything within the story by not having all the background.

The book opens with Mackenzie “Mack” Price returning from a run and finding the body of her colleagues fiancee in the boot of her car, as the body count keeps increasing it becomes apparent that the murderer is choosing people with a relationship to Mack. With cryptic messages being left for her, the town turning against her and the people in power all in a secret club Mack and Nick have got their work cut out for them.

I loved Sully, the boss who needs something to do with his hands in order to think. Every scene he’s in there’s a different hobby taking place in his hands. I found this really unique – and it’s not often that there’s a unique character in books any more!

I thought I knew how it was going to end, who the bad guy was going to be. I was certain, as we approached the end – yes!! I was right! Feelings of smugness followed. I kept on reading. Two pages later.. doh! I was wrong, everything was turned on it’s head again. I love it when a book can do this to you.

I’ve already downloaded the first book in the series to start reading all of the others.

The whole series is available on Kindle Unlimited.

4.5 stars

Talk about a wild ride! I couldn’t stop reading it!

The more the bodies and clues were let out, the more I wanted to know who was doing this and, mostly, why. I enjoyed the other books in this series and while we get a little of a background for Mackenzie, she’s quite an interesting character.

After finding out that all these victims were related to her personal life, Mackenzie went on a hunt and got even more determined to catch the killer.

Fast-paced, intriguing and twisted, this thriller is a must read one for any genre fanatics.

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Review for 'The Lost Bones' by Ruhi Choudhary.

Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Ruhi Choudhary, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous

Publication date 9th May 2022.

This is the fourth book I have read by this author and it is the fifth book in the 'Detective Mackenzie Price' series but can be read as a standalone. I have previously read the first book in the series 'Our Daughter's Bones', the third book 'Little Boy Lost' and 'The Taken Ones' which is the fourth book in this series, which I enjoyed and would recommend.

I was originally drawn to this book by its eye catching cover and its intriguing synopsis and title. I am also a fan of Ruhi's and loved 'Our Daughter's Bones', 'Little Boy Lost' and 'The Taken Ones' and if this is half as good as they are it is sure to be a great read. It also stated in the synopsis that this book is 'A completely gripping read that will have you on the edge of your seat, this addictive crime thriller is perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliot and Melinda Leigh.' I am a huge fan of all three of these authors so am looking forward to see if it lives up to this. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).

This novel consists of a prologue, 53 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are short to medium in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!

This book is based in Lakemore, USA 🇺🇸.

This book is written in third person perspective with the main protagonist Detective Mackenzie Price. The benefits of third person perspective especially if omniscient are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out in anything.

'The Lost Bones' discusses some topics that may trigger some readers or may not be suitable for others. I like to point this out ahead of time in my reviews so you can judge if this book is for you or not. In this book Ruhi discusses/includes sexual abuse. Due to these I would recommend reading age of 16 plus.

Wow, Wow just WOW!!! Ruhi you have absolutely smashed it yet again!! What another explosive book in an epic series!!!!

The whole thing was brilliantly written and filled with in depth vivid descriptions that put me right next to Mackenzie and I was just completely lost in the story. The title, synopsis and cover represented the storyline perfectly.

The description was completely accurate saying it is perfect for fans of Melinda Leigh, Lisa Regan and Kendra Elliott. I would like to add that fans of C. L Taylor and Carol Wyer, Angela Marsons or any other amazing (and my top) authors will absolutely sink their teeth into this!!

The storyline itself had me hook, line and sinker from the start and kept me on the edge of my seat as well as up at night flipping through the pages that I just couldn't put down. I completely absorbed it in one sitting. Packed with suspense, secrets, crime, lies, secrets, twists, shocks and the BIG BANG at the end. I thought I had my suspicions of who was up to what but I was proven wrong and damn lady I DID NOT EXPECT that nucleur ending!!! Where did that come from!!! Just mega wow!!! Completely left me speechless and sitting there with my mouth hanging open like a dog. One event at the end was absolutely heartbreaking and I was very close to tears and during another event I was hoping so badly something would happen but won't say more as not to spoil it for future readers. I could not compliment this book enough, it just had everything!!

WHEN ARE THESE BOOKS GOING TO BE TURNED INTO BLOCKBUSTER MOVIES!!! WOULD ABSOLUTELY LOVE TO SEE IT ON THE BUG SCREEN!!!

Although this is the fifth book in the series I had would have had absolutely no problems reading it without the others. Any details or events that have previously happened are mentioned in just the right amount of detail to let a new reader know what has happened and yet not too much to bore a previous reader.

I absolutely loved meeting all the realistic characters again with all their big personalities, strengths and flaws. First time I "met" them I knew I was going to love the characters from the first page and I was 100% RIGHT and they have become like friends that I miss each time I have to wait for the next book!! I thought Mackenzie was a fantastic, strong female lead, always a bonus having a female lead being one myself!! It was also interesting to see her more raw and vulnerable side in this book, well not interesting but hopefully you know what I mean!! Nice to see a strong protagonist at her worse along as her best. Nick was brilliant, a good friend to Mackenzie and with a kind heart, I would love to see their friendship develop into more as they are so perfect for each other!!! Sully makes me laugh with his new hobby every few hours but it is a nice unique trait about him, he also makes a fantastic boss. I enjoyed meeting Andrew in this book and a certain part almost had me in tears. I absolutely LOVE Peterson and his random facts at extremely random times made me laugh out loud on so many occasions, I'm looking forward to learning more from him!! I absolutely love this team and they all worked well with their different personalities. I really cannot wait to read more about them. They were exactly what a good crime book needs, a mix of funny, serious and I just couldn't get enough of them.

Well done Ruhi on another massive success and I hope your busy writing your next book as I for one cannot wait. If not your book then I really hope your getting a movie produced of this fantastic series. People will love Mckenzie. Nick and the rest of the team!!

Some of my favourite quotes/sentences in this book include the following:

😂 "“Remember when I got kidnapped, Daddy? Just think about that before you take things away from me." Out of the mouth of babes 😂 😂

Overall if you are looking for a heart racing, page turning psychological crime that will leave you shocked and demanding more this is the book for you.

Genres covered in this book include Mystery, Thriller, Crime fiction, psychological thriller, and Police procedural. amongst others.


I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of Angela Marsons, Carol Wyer, C. L Taylor, Karin Slaughter, Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliott, Melinda Leigh and anyone who has read any of Ruhi's previous books in this series and well jist anyone who is looking for an epic read!!!


332 pages.

This book is just £1.99 to purchase on kindle or free on kindle unlimited (at time of review) via Amazon which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!

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The Lost Bones by Ruhi Choudhary is another in the Mackenzie Price series. To say Mack has a stressful life would be a complete understatement. As has been said of the settings of many mysteries, the place seems to draw murder, gruesome murder, nothing run-of-the-mill. And she always manages to put herself in danger, usually to the brink of death. That being said, she is a likable character, from the outside. Being around her might be a trial. The stories are dark, but accessible and exciting. She and her partner, Nick, are clever and dogged. They never give up and they seem to connect information that seems to have nothing in common and yet draws a big picture, eventually. I thought I had it figured out, but I had gotten drawn into a clever red herring presented by the author and the actual killer. It was all very enticing. I love this series.

It starts simply enough. Months ago a woman had disappeared. Now she's turned up . . . in Mack's trunk, in front of her house. The woman's (Sophie's) fiancé was a police officer that had come to Lakemore as part of his investigation into her disappearance. Now her had found her. Then the murders started coming quickly. And the investigation ramped up and spread out. Evil and powerful men were at the root of it. Kidnapped girls forced into prostitution: they tattooed barcodes onto them to keep track of the. Called for them by number. It gets worse, and Mack is right in the middle of it. What a great book!

I was invited to read a free e-ARC of The Lost Bones by Bookoutre, through Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #netgalley #bookoutre #ruhichoudhary #thelostbones