Spiteful Bones - (Crispin Guest Mystery) by Jeri Westerson (Paperback)

About the Book

Restoring his recently inherited family home is proving a daunting task for young lawyer Nigellus Cobmartin. When workmen uncover a skeleton bound, tied and hidden in the wall - and holding the precious relic that went missing from his father's estate nearly twenty years ago - Nigellus immediately calls on London tracker Crispin Guest for help.

Book Synopsis

Restoring his recently inherited family home is proving a daunting task for young lawyer Nigellus Cobmartin. When workmen uncover a skeleton bound, tied and hidden in the wall - and holding the precious relic that went missing from his father's estate nearly twenty years ago - Nigellus immediately calls on London tracker Crispin Guest for help.

From the Back Cover

"This latest in the always enjoyable, crisply written series delivers an agreeable mix of adventure and atmosphere" Booklist on Sword of Shadows "Grim, gritty, and utterly enthralling . . . pulls the reader deep into the dark underbelly of the Middle Ages" Booklist on Traitor's Codex "Lively . . . Brisk prose and well-drawn characters propel this nimble excursion into religious thriller territory" Publishers Weekly on Traitor's Codex

Review Quotes

"Westerson's acclaimed series mixes historical detail with a deep dive into the character of a flawed but honorable hero" - Kirkus Reviews

Grim, gritty, and utterly enthralling, Westerson's gripping narrative pulls the reader deep into the dark underbelly of the Middle Ages-- "Booklist on Traitor's Codex"

History, mythology, and mystery mix in a rollicking adventure that offers a fresh perspective on the famous Arthurian legend-- "Kirkus Reviews on Sword of Shadows"

Lively . . . Brisk prose and well-drawn characters propel this nimble excursion into religious thriller territory-- "Publishers Weekly on Traitor's Codex"

This latest in the always enjoyable, crisply written series delivers an agreeable mix of adventure and atmosphere-- "Booklist on Sword of Shadows"

Well plotted and comes with a deeply satisfying resolution. Another winner-- "Booklist on The Deepest Grave"

About the Author

Jeri Westerson was born and raised in Los Angeles. As well as thirteen previous Crispin Guest medieval mysteries, she is the author of a paranormal urban fantasy series and several historical novels. Her books have been nominated for the Shamus, the Macavity and the Agatha awards.