Like Honey for the Bones
by Brandy Heineman
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Pub Date Jul 24 2023 | Archive Date Aug 10 2023
Brandy Heineman | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
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Description
TWO HEARTS BROKEN ALONG THE SAME JAGGED EDGE MAKE A GRISLY DISCOVERY DEEP IN THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY
Present Day. Solveig Borja fled Virginia to escape the guilt of one reckless night, and once she settles the family estate, she’s Norway-bound and never looking back. Meanwhile, Kyle Benton has come seeking asylum from past sins—which Solveig shatters even as their hopeless romance blooms. But when they discover a skeleton at Rice Caverns, its century-old mystery holds startling links to the here-and-now.
1919. The Great War is won. Gussie Rice longs for her beau's return from France, until she learns he’s confined at a stateside hospital and her closest confidant is part of the secret. Her bid for love sparks a confrontation that ricochets through time...
Bad blood and escalating threats swirl around Solveig, and Kyle’s new life proves no haven from the old with his brother's killer trolling the shadows. As the past rears up, the cavern’s hidden places beckon with power to light their hope or to swallow them in utter darkness.
This intricately woven dual-timeline novel will enthrall readers from its first line to its startling conclusion.
A Note From the Publisher
eBook: 9798988307433
Advance Praise
"Brandy Heineman has penned a richly-layered, captivating dual timeline story that introduces Solveig, a grieving heroine who comes from Norway to America to bury her beloved grandfather and settle his estate. Following his instructions to search a cavern near his Virginia property, Solveig, whose life is steeped in tragedy and secrets, finds herself deep in a mystery involving a hundred-year-old skeleton and a present day murder. Solveig’s search for answers links her with the dry-witted and down-on-his-luck Kyle Benton who has a whole bag of his own secrets. With Heineman’s signature prose, the dialogue is crisp, the chemistry between Solveig and Kyle sizzles, and the intricate plotting will keep readers turning pages right up until the surprising and satisfying ending."
-Elizabeth Musser, author of By Way of the Moonlight, The Promised Land, and The Swan House
"Like Honey for the Bones is an intriguing dual-time novel. Set in the Shenandoah Valley, it's sure to make readers stay up late to discover how the two plots collide and how these unique characters overcome the obstacles they face. The romance, suspense, and century-old mystery will keep you guessing until the final chapter. Well-written and recommended for those who like to read inspiring stories with two timelines that are skillfully woven together."
-Carrie Turansky, Award-winning author of The Legacy of Longdale Manor and No Journey Too Far
"The moment I picked up Like Honey for the Bones, I was entranced by its mysterious storyline, which only grew more compelling as the story progressed. The characters--both in the present and in the past--harbored secrets that had me tearing through the pages. This novel was one of my top reads of 2023, and I'll be recommending it to all my suspense-reading friends!"
~Heather Day Gilbert, 2-time ECPA Christy Award finalist
“Brandy Heineman has knocked it out of the park in her dual timeline Like Honey for the Bones. A century-old murder and an intriguing hero and heroine with major problems to overcome kept me flipping the pages to find answers. It's a story the reader will remember long past ‘The End.’”
-Patricia Bradley, USA Today Best-Selling author of Counter Attack, Pearl River Series, Book 1
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9798988307419 |
| PRICE | $15.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 325 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Priscilla B, Reviewer
This book is a mashup of seven genres: suspense, murder mystery, cold case, romance, literary fiction, dual-timeline WWI/contemporary, and, of course, Christian fiction. Heineman makes good use of each genre.
Take, for example, the suspense element. Will those who are harassing Solveig turn violent? The reader wants to know. The reader also wants to know if Philip (a WWI soldier in the past timeline) will overcome the odds against him. And most of all, WHO DIES IN THE CAVE? The suspense element may have been my favorite.
Or was it the mystery element? I didn’t figure out who the killer was in either the past or the present until about the 95 percent mark. Mystery lovers will enjoy this book, just sayin’.
Upon further thought, I think the literary-fiction aspect, which is linked to the Christian element, was my favorite part of the book. Heineman’s similes are so fresh it’s like looking at an object through a lens from another dimension. Plus, Biblical allusions are threaded throughout the story to the point that several become symbolic. Slow down while reading this book (and I highly recommend you read this wonderful book) so you can pick up on the allusions. It’ll make the reading experience richer.
Time for a quote because Heineman’s prose is worth quoting. Here’s one highlighting the rather sophisticated romantic component of the story. It is night, and Solveig lights a candle in her late grandfather’s kitchen. Kyle observes:
The tiny light filled the room and reflected in the glass of the sliding door, the chrome of the appliances, and the depth of her eyes. -Brandy Heineman, Like Honey for the Bones
I’m blown away by Heineman’s writing skill and storytelling ability. Five fantastic stars!
Thank you to NetGalley for an advance reader copy. I am happy to share my heartfelt thoughts on this book.
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