Do you believe in Voodoo? I don’t, and yet I had no trouble suspending disbelief as I read Carrie Rubin’s The Bone Curse.
For the record, I won a pre-review copy from the author.
The story begins in Paris where Ben Oris receives a small wound from an ancient bone. Ben’s best friend, Laurette, fears that some sort of evil has entered his his body through the wound, but Vodou is no part of Ben’s world and he dismisses her fears, even as people close to him begin to sicken with a mysterious illness.
To add some context, Voodoo is Hollywood, Vodou is the belief system of Haiti. It has good and evil spirits, just as most Western religions have angels and demons. More importantly, it has practitioners who actively believe. That counts for a great deal when Ben’s ordered, logical world turns upside down. First his ex-lover gets sick, then an ex-girlfriend, and finally the woman who birthed him.
Nevertheless, it’s not until Ben becomes a father and fears for the life of his newborn son that he begins to wonder if there’s more to Vodou than he wants to believe. What follows is a fast paced race against time as he tries desperately to save those he loves.
I wasn’t sure if I liked Ben Oris at the start, but as the story progressed, I found myself empathizing with him more and more. Not just because he was a Doubting Thomas like me, but because he slowly evolved into someone capable of putting others’ lives ahead of his own. As he began to care, so did I.
I can’t say any more for fear of spoiling the whole story, but I devoured The Bone Curse in under two days and I strongly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a fast paced, medical/psychological thriller that makes you think.
The book will not be published until March 27, but you can put it on pre-order here:
Most definitely 5 stars.:)
cheers
Meeks
March 27th, 2018 at 11:24 pm
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February 11th, 2018 at 4:29 pm
Patiently waiting with a big ass smile on my face๐
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February 12th, 2018 at 9:41 pm
You won’t be disappointed. ๐
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January 31st, 2018 at 7:53 am
After living in New Orleans, I am less skeptical of Voodoo than I used to be!
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January 31st, 2018 at 8:33 pm
lol – I like the /idea/ of Voodoo, not sure I’d be too comfortable with the reality!
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January 31st, 2018 at 11:57 pm
Even if you don’t believe, the powerful beliefs of those around you makes you reconsider at least a little.
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February 1st, 2018 at 8:38 am
Yes! I think that’s what I was trying to get at. When everyone around you truly believes, the self-doubt sets in.
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January 31st, 2018 at 4:30 am
Great review, Andrea. I can’t wait for Carrie’s book to come out. I enjoy her writing and the story sounds thrilling. What a treat. Congrats to Carrie!
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January 31st, 2018 at 8:41 pm
Thanks, Diana. I tend to stick to sci-fi and fantasy, but I’ve really enjoyed all three [now] of Carrie’s medical thrillers. She is never predictable, and I really like that. ๐
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February 1st, 2018 at 4:03 am
I may be wrong, but this sounds a little sci-fi/fantasy to me, and The Seneca Scourge definitely had some sci-fi elements. I enjoy Carrie’s books too. ๐
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February 1st, 2018 at 8:21 am
The Seneca Scourge definitely had a sci-fi element to it. I’m not sure how I’d classify The Bone Curse. There are supernatural elements woven through the story but… Carrie’s books are always grounded in the real, with real science. lol Bottom line is that I couldn’t put it down. ๐
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January 30th, 2018 at 1:35 pm
Sounds like my type of book!
I wish I could write a book review like that. Mine tend to be like this: “Didn’t like it.” or “Highly recommended.”
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January 30th, 2018 at 1:47 pm
lmao – succinct and to the point! There’s a lot to be said for brevity too. ๐
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January 30th, 2018 at 12:22 pm
Thank you so much, Meeks! You’re very kind to post a review. I’m so happy you enjoyed the book. Thank you for entering my giveaway!
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January 30th, 2018 at 4:27 pm
Hey…my pleasure! ๐ ๐
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