The Bone House by Stephen R. Lawhead

I previously reviewed the book The Skin Map by Stephen R. Lawhead (you can read that review here)

Having enjoyed the first book in the Bright Empires series I was keen to read more particularly in light of the fact my only criticism of book one was the abrupt way the book ended. I said it felt like the first part of a book without the ending – having read the second book I can see why and it is because the author is trying to be a bit clever. The Second book, The Bone House kind of picks up where the last one ended but then goes back at the same time as it goes forward. I can’t say for sure but it is possible that by the time the entire series is out I’ll amend the above “trying to be a bit clever” into “is a genius” we shall see.

The Bone House continues the story of Kit Livingstone and assorted others as they journey through the multiple realities and different relative times using mysterious ley lines. The reason –they are trying to find the Skin Map, the ultimate prize in the universe.

Although I found it a slower start compared to The Skin Map I was soon enough re-engaged with the adventure and keen to keep reading.

As with the first book the ending is too sudden for my liking but as I said I think the Lawhead is building something that will only be truly appreciated at the end.
The Bone House is worth reading if you like this sort of thing (as I do) but before you do check out The Skin Map.

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