Ink and Bone

Twenty-year-old Finley Montgomery moves to The Hollows, New York, to live with her grandmother Eloise, a renowned psychic who helps law enforcement solve cases. Like her grandmother, Finley possesses powerful psychic abilities that she struggles to understand and control. When a grieving mother seeks help finding her missing daughter, Finley becomes involved in the investigation despite her inexperience. She works alongside private investigator Jones Cooper while navigating her growing supernatural connections to the case. The investigation leads Finley through The Hollows' dark corners, where long-buried secrets threaten to surface. The search for the missing girl becomes increasingly complex as Finley's visions intensify and the danger mounts. The novel explores themes of family legacy, the weight of psychic gifts, and the way past events echo through generations. Through its supernatural elements, the story examines how trauma and loss shape both individuals and communities.

Readers note the book's dark, supernatural elements and psychological suspense. Many describe it as a page-turner that blends mystery with paranormal themes. Readers appreciated: - The atmospheric setting of The Hollows - Complex character development of Finley Montgomery - The balance between supernatural and crime elements - Smooth integration of previous books' characters - Short chapters that maintain momentum Common criticisms: - Plot moves slowly in the middle sections - Too many subplots and character perspectives - Some found the paranormal aspects unrealistic - Several readers wanted more closure to certain storylines Ratings across platforms: Goodreads: 3.9/5 (8,400+ ratings) Amazon: 4.3/5 (500+ ratings) Barnes & Noble: 4.1/5 (200+ ratings) One frequent reader comment notes: "The supernatural elements feel natural to the story rather than forced." Multiple reviews mention confusion from not reading earlier books in the series first, though most agree it works as a standalone.

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🔮 Set in The Hollows, a fictional town that appears in several of Lisa Unger's novels, creating an interconnected universe for her readers 📚 Lisa Unger has written over 20 novels, with her books being published in 31 languages worldwide and reaching millions of readers 🏆 The book is part of a series known as "The Hollows," but can be read as a standalone novel, making it accessible to new readers ✨ The psychic abilities portrayed in the book were inspired by Unger's research into real-life psychic mediums and paranormal investigators 🌳 The Hollows is loosely based on the small towns of New York's Hudson Valley region, where history and folklore often blend with modern life