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The Bone Shroud Kindle Edition

by Jean Rabe (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 65 ratings
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Winner of the 2019 Soon To Be Famous Illinois Author Project, adult fiction category

The Bone Shroud

Irem Madigan’s wedding trip to Rome turns into a desperate search for historical relics, and a struggle to stay ahead of a killer.

Irem, an archivist at the Chicago Field Museum, flies to Italy to be the “best man” in her brother’s wedding. He’s marrying an archaeologist who lures Irem into a centuries-old mystery.

Unfortunately, there are other players in the game, and some of them are playing deadly. Can she survive and uncover the ancient secrets?


Strong characters, shady dealings, ruthless villains, a beautiful setting, an ancient mystery—The Bone Shroud has 'em all. Don't miss it!
New York Times bestselling Richard Baker, author of Valiant Dust

Jean Rabe uses her mastery of flowing prose to immerse you in a world of archaeological intrigue. From the art world to the underworld, keep your mind sharp as the bread crumbs she leaves are there to find if you read with your eyes wide open. With an intrigue reminiscent of Michael Crichton, I expect you'll like this book as much as I did.
Internationally bestselling author Craig Martelle

Intrigue, romance, and danger amid the relics of Rome's storied past, with compelling characters and building tension that will keep you turning pages!
Gail Z. Martin, bestselling author of Vendetta
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Jean Rabe uses her mastery of flowing prose to immerse you in a world of archaeological intrigue. From the art world to the underworld, keep your mind sharp as the bread crumbs she leaves are there to find if you read with your eyes wide open. With an intrigue reminiscent of Michael Crichton, I expect you'll like this book as much as I did.
Internationally bestselling author Craig Martelle

About the Author

Jean Rabe is the author of forty fantasy, sf, and mystery novels. The Bone Shroud won the 2019 Illinois Author Project Award, adult division.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07B6S5F7Y
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Boone Street Press (March 30, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 30, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1362 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 286 pages
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Jean Rabe

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My home is filled with dogs and books. Lots of dogs and books. I am surrounded by both as I type this.

I wear twenty-some-year-old sandals or fraying tennis shoes to work everyday, and my wardrobe is often convention t-shirts or Green Bay Packer sweats.

I'm a mystery writer living in a tiny Midwestern town that has a gas station, a Dollar General, and a marvelous pizza place with exceedingly slow service.

Always working on a new project or three.

I have more than fifty books published in the fantasy, science fiction, urban fantasy and mystery genres, and more than one hundred short stories. I've lost count of the number of anthologies and magazine issues I've edited. Yeah, I've been around a while.

I'm concentrating on writing mysteries now and have a series set in Spencer County, Indiana. Piper Blackwell.

In my spare time I dabble in roleplaying games and boardgames, toss tennis balls for my cadre of dogs, and attempt to put a dent in my to-be-read stack of novels.

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Michael A. Black
5.0 out of 5 stars No Roman Holiday
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2018
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The city of Rome gives The Bone Shroud an intriguing setting and an irresistible hook. The protagonist, Irem Madigan, is a redoubtable archivist from Chicago’s Field Museum who thinks she’s in for a pleasant trip to Italy to attend her brother’s wedding. Things start going wrong almost immediately as she has her purse snatched by a thief, whom she manages to catch and knock out using her hapkido skills. Then she’s a bit concerned that her brother’s prospective spouse is not what she expected. In no time at all her best laid plans for a pleasant, memorable trip go totally awry and she becomes embroiled in a deadly game of trying to unravel an ancient mystery in the catacombs of the city, where she finds mistakes can be deadly. Rabe once again delivers a compelling story written in her customary highly entertaining and readable style. Her masterful use of point of view lets you walk in Irem’s shoes as she follows the deadly trail through the underside of the city of the seven hills. Rabe’s great at creating perfect settings, putting in just the right amount of detail to ground the reader in the scene without letting things get bogged down with superfluous description. Her ability to write crisp dialogue and excellent action scenes keeps the scenes moving in this fast paced tale of mystery and murder in the eternal city. From its engaging opening line to the felicitous ending sentence, this book will keep you turning the pages.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Check it out!
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2019
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The Bone Shroud is a masterfully well-done novel by Jean Rabe. Not only did it casually keep me on the edge of my seat for the entire ride, but the history that was spread perfectly throughout also kept me enthralled the entire time. The characters were phenomenal, and I felt Irem was really relatable.

When I finished this book, I looked over at my wife and told her that we need to go to Italy someday. Some of the cool stuff that was mentioned in the book would be awesome to see in real life.

A great read. My rating is 5/5

Hoping there is a book two, or maybe something else with Irem in it!
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Elf2060
4.0 out of 5 stars The dangers of uncovering history
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2018
“The Bone Shroud” by Jean Rabe provides a delicious look at the city beneath the streets of Rome as an intrepid archivist from the renowned Chicago Field Museum gets involved in a remarkable treasure hunt. The ambiance of the rich cultural resources is nicely evoked, with a chilling counterpoint of the danger and excitement attendant with searching for history that some may feel better off left buried. There are shivery violence-laden scenes that contrast with the slowly building heat between the heroine and the policeman she keeps crossing paths with, and at times I almost couldn’t decide if I was willing to continue reading without the reassuring light of day!

Although the heroine ostensibly is a combination of many of the characteristics I like—intelligent, loyal, and kick-ass—she tended to irk me at times, and I never quite connected with her. To me, she is a bit wishy-washy at times…with respect to her job, her brother’s joy in his new life, and the excavation her brother’s fiancé is involved with. I also found the ending less than satisfying, as there are plenty of dangling threads that have yet to be resolved.

Despite all of these drawbacks, I enjoyed the chance to armchair travel and develop a desire to retrace these characters’ footsteps (at least the ones above ground, lol). The mystical aspect combined with the frightening ruthlessness of the villains who have their own lofty agenda makes this an entertaining and thought-provoking story that is vividly portrayed. I hope the next story will be coming soon, as I am impatient to discover what is going to happen next.

A copy of this title was provided to me for review.
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Margaret Cutter
5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner!
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2018
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The Bone Shroud by Jean Rabe is just the latest reason to love this prolific multi-genre author. The action starts on page one and never stops. The history-mystery takes place mainly in Rome, and Rabe’s eye for detail makes readers feel as if they were right there. But this is no travelogue, so don’t get comfy – Rabe keeps readers on the edge of their seats with as many twists and turns in this thriller as in the catacombs and archaeological digs in which much of the action takes place. The real bonus – at least for me – is Rabe’s characters – so realistic, so interesting, so flawed, so sinister, so beguiling. Fans of Jean’s earlier books, as well as fans of fast-paced mysteries and action-packed thrillers, will not want to miss this one!
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turtlewolf
3.0 out of 5 stars Not enough intriguing mystery and exploration
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2020
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This novel was OK, meaning I read through it, but slowly. It didn't grab me. Too many "shoulda, woulda, coulda" interior dialogue rather than developing more investigation and active exploration toward unraveling the mystery of the shroud. Often read like a tour guide's book with interesting tidbits on archaeology and museums.
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Susan Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars I hope this is the start of a series!
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2018
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I wish I was a writer so that I could write something that would give this book the praise it deserves. Simply, I loved it, and I hope it will be the start of a series. I love the strong female character! I love the story and suspense, the mystery, the setting, the heartbreak, all of it. I want to meet the characters for real, and be right there with them! I want to go into the tunnels under Rome! Jean Rabe has triggered my true idea of fun; a quest, a search, a hunt for hidden treasure!
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Janet Deaver-Pack
5.0 out of 5 stars It's a page-turner
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2019
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Jean Rabe has spun a special mix of modern people associated with an ancient archaeological dig site and an odd old religious belief in Rome. Her description of some of this wonderful city's more touristy sites such as the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain are good, but even better is her treatment of the the twisty and claustrophobic tunnels beneath Rome's streets where the dig site lies. Her main character is a woman who proves herself to be no shrinking violet when her purse is stolen: Irem Madigan runs down the thief and lays him out until the police come. The policeman who introduces himself to Irem at that time is also an important part of the plot. The story is twisted and surprising, and has an excellent ending. I'll read it again.
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sarita
5.0 out of 5 stars The characters are engaging and the plot unfolds at a good pace. Always nice to be transported to Italy ...
Reviewed in India on June 13, 2018
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My second Jean Rabe novel and I must say I appreciate her style. The characters are engaging and the plot unfolds at a good pace. Always nice to be transported to Italy surrounded by the contemporary culture. An author to enjoy!
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