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A Legacy of Bones by Doug Burgess is a captivating murder mystery that explores the cultural and racial divide on a remote Hawaiian island between the landed elite and the villagers. A well-placed stick of TNT ignites a full-blown investigation, leading to the discovery of a terrible secret hidden behind the statue of Amyas Lathrop.
Cultural expert Winnie Te Papa takes on the task of tracking down the ruthless murderer through a maze of family alliances, greedy developers, scholars, protestors, and gangsters. The story is told in a dual timeline: present day and journal entries from the 1850s, which worked seamlessly to trace the consequences of an island's frenetic beginnings as they snowball through generations.
I enjoyed this book a lot; it was well-paced and had great writing. The mystery itself was well-crafted and kept me engaged throughout. I loved how well-developed and intriguing all the characters were. The inclusion of legend, history and ghosts added extra depth and intrigue to the story that made it even more interesting.
One thing worth mentioning is that this book has a beautiful cover!
Overall, A Legacy of Bones is a thought-provoking murder mystery with richly developed characters and intricate plot twists that will keep you guessing until its satisfying conclusion.
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