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The Bone Houses
- Narrated by: Moira Quirk
- Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
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Summary
Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Sky in the Deep in this bewitching historical horror novel, perfect for fans of Holly Black and V.E. Schwab.
Seventeen-year-old Aderyn ("Ryn") only cares about two things: her family and her family's graveyard. And right now, both are in dire straits. Since the death of their parents, Ryn and her siblings have been scraping together a meager existence as gravediggers in the remote village of Colbren, which sits at the foot of a harsh and deadly mountain range that was once home to the fae. The problem with being a gravedigger in Colbren, though, is that the dead don't always stay dead.
The risen corpses are known as "bone houses", and legend says that they're the result of a decades-old curse. When Ellis, an apprentice mapmaker with a mysterious past, arrives in town, the bone houses attack with new ferocity. What is it that draws them near? And more importantly, how can they be stopped for good?
Together, Ellis and Ryn embark on a journey that will take them into the heart of the mountains, where they will have to face both the curse and the deeply-buried truths about themselves. Equal parts classic horror novel and original fairy tale, The Bone Houses will have you spellbound from the very first minute.
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Critic reviews
"The Bone Houses is an atmospheric and enthralling tale about life after death that mixes thoughtful characterization with whimsy, horror, and a dash of magic. Emily Lloyd-Jones instantly transports you to a northern Wales of old where the dead rise and legends may turn out to be histories. It pulled me -- and every bone I possess -- in from the start and refused to loosen its hold. It's a book best consumed with the lights on and a hand to hold. You'll definitely need them!" (Kalie Young, Barns & Noble at the Grove, LA)
"Throw excellent world-building, action-packed prose, and incredible representation for chronic pain into a cauldron, and you'll get The Bone Houses, a masterclass on the epic journey archetype with plenty of surprises in store." (Sami Thomason, Square Books)
"A dark, mesmerizing fairytale reminiscent of the Grimm Brothers, the Brontes, and Neil Gaiman in turn. The Bone Houses is a haunting and hypnotic novel that I drank deeply and savored. Emily Lloyd-Jones is an author who should be on everyone's radar." (Mackenzi Lee, NYT best-selling author of The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue)
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- Louise loves books
- 17-11-19
Amazing
This is an amazing audiobook. Love love love it. This needs to be read by everyone.
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- Louise
- 20-02-21
Wonderful
I found The Bone Houses after searching for books read by Moira Quirk and I’m really glad I stumbled upon this gem of a story.
The characters are engaging (I especially loved the bone goat) and I loved the folklore and adventure woven in to the story.
Give this a try, you won’t regret it 😊
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- Sophia P.
- 23-10-24
Wonderful story and narration
A wonderfully narrated book, with both depth and humour. I really enjoyed it, and it made me feel like I was being told a lovely, spooky fairytale by a warm fire.
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- Ellie
- 29-12-20
Great story!
It was slow to start and I almost lost interest, but I am glad I stuck with it. Really enjoyable story, fantastic imagery and great main characters.
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- Katie Burns
- 27-11-21
Great read
A nice standalone novel that I really quite enjoyed. Liked the mystery and interactions between characters. If you're unsure, I would go ahead and read it
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