The Bone Puzzle

by Clayton Spriggs

Overview

DEM BONES GONNA RISE AGAIN!


In this masterpiece of mayhem, Clayton E. Spriggs tells the story behind a pile of bones that sits in the coroner's office and the detective who is assigned to solve a heinous crime.

When a severed foot is discovered in the Dead River Swamp, Detective Robert Stallworth, known for his special talent for finding dead things, is called in to look for the rest of the body. But his job gets even harder when parts of more than one body turn up. Follow the detective as he puts the pieces together to find out who the victims were, where they came from, how they ended up in the swamp, and, most importantly, who put them there.

Told in seven parts, twists and turns abound in this gripping story of manipulation, murder, and illusion. Don't be deceived---nothing is as it seems. Can you solve the mystery of The Bone Puzzle?

PART ONE: HOCUS POCUS
Illusions can be deadly

PART TWO: HALLELUJAH
The swamp will keep our secrets

PART THREE: THE HOLY RELIC
Foot bone connected to the heel bone

PART FOUR: REVELATION
Beware of false prophets

PART FIVE: RETRIBUTION
There was only one way out

PART SIX: REDEMPTION
Let the games begin

PART SEVEN: RESURRECTION
When a prophet stands trial, expect a miracle


Buy The Bone Puzzle today and find out how Detective Robert Stallworth uncovers the shocking truth and finds justice for the innocent victims.


"An intoxicating and spine-tingling tale of evil and depravity that even well-read fans of horror and thrilling suspense are sure to devour."(4-5 stars) Essie Harmon--Goodreads

"Clayton E. Spriggs delivers in The Bone Puzzle with jaw-dropping and psychotic characters who are scary real... If you are looking for some well written and twisted, bizarre psychological- human drama horror that is packed full of horror and intrigue then I would highly recommend checking this book out." (5 stars) Darlene Cupp--Indie Book Reviewers

"A complex, disturbing, original read, and as far as a horror goes, one of the best one's I've read." (4 stars) Carla Bigins--Goodreads

"Spriggs isn't afraid to horrify, shock, titillate, and surprise us...something that makes reading this a real experience that won't soon be forgotten" (5 stars) Gillian Hancock--Indie Book Reviewers

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781538091029
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	10/15/2017
Pages:	534
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.19(d)

Editorial Reviews

This is my 4th book from Clayton E Spriggs, and it might be his best one yet in my opinion. Spriggs always does a great job of creating these crazy characters who are frighteningly realistic in their psychotic behavior. The setting is perfect for this type of 'hillbilly backwoods' atmosphere, yet they never become caricatures of their environment. Recommend for adults only due to graphic violence, gore and mature themes. (5 stars)

Indie Book Reviewers - Claire Middleton

Surreal, dark, twisted and disturbing, this horror/thriller by Clayton E. Spriggs blends well-known horror tropes with bizarre characters and vivid writing and the result is something quite incredible. Liked the quick pace of the short chapters and I frequently found myself reading for much longer than I anticipated. A great read that I recommend to (adult) fans of horror psychological thrillers. (5 stars)

Goodreads - Megan King

As with his other novels, Clayton E. Spriggs delivers in "The Bone Puzzle" with jaw-dropping and psychotic characters who are scary real. If you are looking for some well written and twisted, bizarre psychological- human drama horror that is packed full of horror and intrigue and small town secrets, and just about everything in-between then I would highly recommend checking this book out. It is most definitely on the dark and dirty side, but a really addicting read . . . ADULTS ONLY. (5 stars)

Indie Book Reviewers - Darlene Cupp

Another great read from Clayton E. Spriggs. Despite the dark and twisted premise, this novel is a thoroughly engrossing and even enjoyable read. I was surprised at the level of wicked evil that reared its head, but that's almost what makes this book more powerful. Spriggs isn't afraid to horrify, shock, titillate, and surprise us -- something that makes reading this a real experience that won't soon be forgotten. There is shocking scenes and language . . .Adults only. (5 stars)

Goodreads - Gillian Hancock

"The Bone Puzzle" might be my favorite book from Clayton E. Spriggs so far (and I've read several). This one felt very polished in terms of editing, pacing, and overall presentation. A haunting journey into the minds and lives of some sickos who are as fascinating as they are disturbed. The creepiest part was how 'normal' they were. Yikes. There is the obvious murder and mayhem, but also has a darker psychological element that is a rare combination to find. Mature readers only (5 stars)

Goodreads - Laura Clarke

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