Luce Boudreau returns in another powerfully addictive installment of the USA Today bestselling The Foundling series.The bayou is burning, the battle is just beginning – and Luce Boudreau is smack in the middle of no-man’s land . . . Life as a cop in Canton Town, Mississippi, is never dull – particularly when hiding deep within you is a demon bent on the apocalypse. Luce is doing her best to … demon bent on the apocalypse. Luce is doing her best to pretend her two worlds aren’t crashing into each other, but what should be a routine arson investigation takes a shocking turn when Luce discovers a link between the suspects and her own dark secrets. There’s no turning back, even though her search for the truth threatens to burn her old life down around her.
Lines are being drawn in a war Luce barely understands, and she just might be on the wrong side of them. Now she must embrace her powerful destiny, or the ones she loves most will pay the ultimate price.
Book Two in the powerfully addictive fantasy series The Foundling, perfect for fans of Ilona Andrews, Jenn Stark and Helen Harper
THE FOUNDLING SERIES
Bayou Born
What readers are saying about Hailey Edwards:
‘A fantasy of a five-star read!’ Amazon reviewer
‘This is a well written and entertaining story, full of humour and suspense, that I found to be a terrific read.’
‘A fast-moving journey filled with the unexpected.’ (RT Book Reviews)
‘Hailey Edwards has exceeded all expectations.’ (Goodreads)
‘Well-plotted fantasy with intriguing characters, heart-pounding action, suspenseful intrigue and subtle romance. (RT Book Reviews)
‘Edwards has this way of writing that makes you feel like the narrator is talking to you and that you’re old friends.’ (Goodreads)
‘The world building is fresh . . . The characters are well-drawn and easy to root for. And the romance really hits the spot. ‘(Red Hot Books)
‘One of the most interesting books i have read in a long time, it starts off pretty normal but when the shocks start coming they don’t stop and Luce ends up feeling from one revelation after another.’ Amazon reviewer
‘One aspect of her writing I enjoy is her ability to take the mundane and with a few changes, turn it into something unique and unexpected. She builds dynamic character bases, using common mythology but takes it one step further using previously unseen species or imbibing currently known species with skills and know how that offers readers something new in the paranormal world.’ (Smexybooks.com)
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This one starts not long after the first book concludes.
Luce while still in the dark on some things is now awake when it comes to who and what she once was and what is lurking underneath beneath this new skin of hers.
She is wholly determined to try and keep the evil alter-ego underneath leashed and contained.
She has also been recruited to work for the NSB a coalition aimed at containing the Charun threat.
So this one is of a much slower pace than its predecessor: it still has plenty of action but Bone Driven takes its time to build up the personal relationships especially that of Luce’s coterie who are all nervously watching and waiting almost expecting Conquest herself to burst forth from Luce’s skin at any given time.
They all to a man want Luce to stay but are not yet convinced that it is yet a given.
Also if you are looking for romance with this series this is still on the back-burner there are inklings of that finer emotion with the delicious Cole but this is as yet still primarily plot-driven and the emphasis is more on the unfolding upcoming battle.
There are also new players added to the pot here further mixing things up.
Luce’s new partner Wu is a mystery who seems overly invested and fascinated by her much to the annoyance of cole.
He definitely has some sort of hidden agenda when it comes to Luce which was further compounded by that oh so interesting epilogue and the Ezra connection.
Just who and what is he? and while I am pondering that particular question another that is bugging me just what is Miller hiding beneath his skin I am so dying to discover the answer to this.
There are also new threats on the horizon and before Luce moves onto pastures new she and Rixton are up to there necks with a new local case.
The first book in this series had the slight edge for me but this was still bloody fantastic reading.
A slow start but the second half of this more than made up for that and that epilogue raised even more questions.
Do yourself a favour and pick-up book one this really is an addictive read that is fast becoming a firm favourite with me.
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The second installment in the Foundling Series and it’s as good as the first. Twist follows twists and Hailey Edwards unfolds her plot. Start with the first book, Bayou Born, because I think you might get lost without it.
So far like the series.
Very good storyline
The second book in the Foundling series, Bone Driven was another fantastic tale full of action, suspense, engaging characters and wonderful world building. I enjoyed watching Luce discover more about her background and people and learning more about her newfound coterie. The dynamic between Luce and Adam Wu is interesting, I’m not sure of his motives, but she’s learning to trust him more and I hope that’s a good thing. There are some horrific events and quite a lot of sadness, but she’s growing stronger through the adversity, and that should help in the events to come. I look forward to Death Knell, the next book in the series, December can’t come fast enough.
Fantastic book. I have read both of the first two books. Just waiting for number three.
I just recently discovered Hailey Edwards, and I have to say that I’ve been missing out! This is one of those books that sticks with you and leaves you wondering about the characters long after you’ve finished the story. It is haunting and mysterious with an extremely strong supernatural pull that just works! It is perfectly balanced, just the right amount of romance, action, mystery, old fashioned horror, and twisty crime to keep you glued into the story long after you should be doing other things! ( like cooking, or sleeping…… ) I can’t wait to dig into her other works, this is truly an original series. Thank you for the opportunity to review this jewel, I absolutely loved it!
The second book in the Foundling series, Bone Driven is a fascinating read that draws you in and refuses to let you go.
The characters in this urban fantasy are strong, compelling and endlessly intriguing, about the time you think you have them figured out, they add something new to the mix and you have more facets of their characters that hooks into your curiosity gene and ensures that you are gonna come back for more. Luce Boudreau, the heroine of the series certainly pulls readers into the story as she some mysterious depths that appeal to readers… well I really have to be honest and say all the characters seem to be that way. There’s not a lot of romance in the book, just hints and some sizzling chemistry between Luce and of her guys but there are lots of bonds and connections that are intriguing and capture reader’s attention.
The story is fast paced as there is never a dull moment to be found and there is lots of intrigue and surprises throughout the story to keep the readers on the edge of their seats and quite a few characters also add to the suspense as you try to determine if they are friend, foe or maybe they are sheep in wolf’s clothing and going to do a total about face one day in the future. The author made it easy to imagine each and every scene as they played out and brought them along with each of the characters to vivid life, so it was easy to become caught up in all the happenings and there was no way for me to put the book down, once I began.
On a side note, I haven’t read the first book in the Foundling series yet (which I will be remedying soon) and while I had no trouble figuring things out, I feel that they should be read in sequence to have a complete understanding of this unique and fascinating world and the events that led up to this book.
Bone Driven by Hailey Edwards a five-star read that will drive you to read every page until the last. This is the second book in the Foundling series and if you haven’t read the first book go get it now and read it first, if you have read it, go back and read it now, as you will get so much more out of this book if you do. The love I have for this author is no small thing, I will admit that, but I enjoyed the first book in the series, but it wasn’t my all time favourite by the author, this one seems to have undone that, I don’t know if its that now we know everyone so much deeper and are more invested in the hurt and disappointment that some of the characters face in the story, but this book made it a much stronger series. Read this book get drawn into what has to be the opposite of typical small town life, every day is filled with adventure, I’m not sure I would be strong enough to live in Canton Town, Mississippi but I will tell you this life would never be boring. Luce Boudreau would make an awesome neighbour mind, can you imagine catching up over coffee or newspapers.