I very much enjoyed this author’s first book, The Molten Mud Murder. I liked the New Zealand setting, the attention to culture and, of course, the story itself. Now, Ms. Johnson has had four books published with a fifth coming out in June.
In The Bone Track, the author brings everything that I loved about her earlier book to the novel. This time, Alexa, a forensic investigator is hoping to spend time hiking the Milford Trail with her brother. Of course, their plans are disrupted. There are historic bones to be examined but, unfortunately, also bones that are more modern. This leads to an investigation. There is also an additional murder so Alexa is kept quite busy.
I recommend this entry in the series and all of the books by this author. They offer something a bit different. Anyone who has enjoyed novels by the Australian Jane Harper will want to give this New Zealand set series a try.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for this title. All opinions are my own.
Pub date: 15 February 2022
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