Enemies make the best allies. Louie Thorne is good at one thing: killing. She knows peace only when she kills and this relentless thirst drives her to hunt the world’s worst crime lords. But when her cancer-stricken aunt makes a dying wish, Louie is torn between her own dark nature and a promise made to the only family she has left. Enter Konstantine, illegitimate son of the crime lord who killed … illegitimate son of the crime lord who killed Louie’s family, and now the leader of the Ravengers—a ruthless crime faction from Florence’s underworld. He didn’t rise to power without making enemies and now one of those enemies has made Konstantine the most hunted man alive.
Konstantine’s only hope of reclaiming his throne is to trust the woman who wants him dead…
Under the Bones is the second novel in the Shadows in the Water series. You do not have to read them in order to enjoy them, but it is recommended.
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Praise for Under the Bones
★★★★★ “Grabs you from the first page and never stops!”
★★★★★ “A great read, the author brings the characters to life and provides an excellent page turner.”
★★★★★ “…you will not want to put it down.”
★★★★★ “Utterly fantastic.”
★★★★★ “Highly original, with a heroine that is sure to be one of your favorite literary characters.”
★★★★★ “Get comfortable before you begin because you won’t put this book down until the end.”
★★★★★ “Keep ‘em coming Kory Shrum…and please hurry.”
★★★★★ “Such strong characters, plot twists, just when I thought aha I know what’s gonna happen, Nope.”
★★★★★ “A page turning thrill ride”
★★★★★ “An excellent book in all respects. Great characters, fascinating plot, and skillful writing. Highly recommended.”
★★★★★ “Somehow it is even better than the first one!”
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Lou seems like she should be an unlikable character, with her cold, ruthless, killer tendencies–but I can’t help but love her to pieces. There’s a tenderness in her memories and family connections, and a dark humor to her severity that tickles me. “Do you know how many dead bodies have been in that tub?” Konstantine has really grown on me, too. Of course, King and Lucy make this read bittersweet.
That was just incredible! Kory Shrum knows how to write! I loved this book even more than the first one and I can’t wait to see what she offers us next!
Read Shadows in the Water first. The sequel starts soon after the first book, with Lucy dying of cancer, King by her side. Lou rescues Konstantine from a hostile takeover led by Nico, leaving many of Nico’s men dead. She ends up bringing Konstantine back to heal his multiple wounds instead of killing him. Lou’s feelings toward Konstantine remain ambiguous. Later, Lou returns from a mission almost dead, and Konstantine helps her regain her strength. Regrets for lost time and opportunities wrack King. Lou has trouble deciding whether Konstantine is a friend or enemy. The book ends with the final showdown between Konstantine and Nico, a bloody massacre with plenty of violence, blood, gore and in-the-nick-of-time rescues (so there will be a sequel: Danse Macabre (A Lou Thorne Thriller, #3) ).
I really loved the first book, Shadows in the Water, and was a little worried the second one would not stand up to it. I’m so glad I was wrong. Under the Bones was another great book in this gritty world that I am coming to love from Kory M Shrum. This second book had all the action and mayhem I’ve come to love. It also had the human element, and I’ll admit, I may have shed a few tears. (May we all be so lucky to have someone like King in our lives.) The characters and world-building were fantastic. I’m still blown away by the worlds that the author has created. I really hope there are more books to come in this series… because I really want to know what happens between Lou and Konstantine! Excellent read.
TAPPING OUT!!!
This is one suspense filled, action packed, thrilling, page turning read that hooks you from the start and reels you in for the duration. It takes you from one adventure to another with a strong female lead thats as bad a** as she is dangerous. The characters are intriguing, complex and realistic. The two main characters has an undeniable attraction to one another but the female fights it. A great balance of personalities that fit with their roles seemlessly. The scenes were so vividly detailed and descriptive that it gives the illusion you were right there in the middle of ground zero with them. Twists and turns abound with nerve racking fervor and unquenchable blood lust. Kory draws you into his imagination and weaves a world around you until everything else ceases to exist. Awesome job Kory, thanks for sharing this remarkable read with us.
Great read.