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THE BONEMENDER'S OATH
Published: September 1, 2006
Paperback: 171 pages
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Cover Art: Cathy Maclean
THE BONEMENDER'S OATH
Published: September 1, 2006
Paperback: 171 pages
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Cover Art: Cathy Maclean
The Inside Story
Something about Derkh
The character of Derkh - a young, seriously wounded enemy soldier who
becomes Gabrielle’s patient - was never intended to be an ongoing character. In
The Bonemender, he was really just a plot device, a way to keep Gabrielle safe
and out of trouble while she was a prisoner of the Greffaires. But one thing led to
another with Derkh. He and Gabrielle became friends, and then he showed up at
the end of the book, and I let Gabrielle bring him home like a lost puppy.
Good thing I did, because that’s what led me to write The Bonemender’s Oath. I’d
developed this strange, motherly fondness for Derkh, and I was worried about
him. I had to write a sequel to find out if he’d be OK!
Something about Derkh
The character of Derkh - a young, seriously wounded enemy soldier who
becomes Gabrielle’s patient - was never intended to be an ongoing character. In
The Bonemender, he was really just a plot device, a way to keep Gabrielle safe
and out of trouble while she was a prisoner of the Greffaires. But one thing led to
another with Derkh. He and Gabrielle became friends, and then he showed up at
the end of the book, and I let Gabrielle bring him home like a lost puppy.
Good thing I did, because that’s what led me to write The Bonemender’s Oath. I’d
developed this strange, motherly fondness for Derkh, and I was worried about
him. I had to write a sequel to find out if he’d be OK!
My, what big feet you have!
Yes, the seskeesh in The Bonemender’s Oath are based
on the sasquatch, the legendary (or is it?) Bigfoot of the
Pacific mountains. What the heck, I thought it was about
time some North American creatures got included in a
fantasy story. Dragons, shmagons.
Yes, the seskeesh in The Bonemender’s Oath are based
on the sasquatch, the legendary (or is it?) Bigfoot of the
Pacific mountains. What the heck, I thought it was about
time some North American creatures got included in a
fantasy story. Dragons, shmagons.
From Readers and Reviewers
"Readers will find it hard to put the book down... Readers who enjoyed the first book in this high fantasy series will take pleasure in this exciting
sequel." "Highly Recommended."
CM Magazine
“Thank you so much for writing your books! I love them! I really wish and hope that you are writing another book.”
Sarah
"[Holly Bennett's] prose is elegant and her insight into her characters' thoughts and hearts is moving and delightful. Excellent."
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"engaging characters, suspense, a subtle dose of humor and wonderfully descriptive tones... with strong ties to honor, love, family and friendship."
Kliatt
"a powerful story that will grab the reader's attention and refuse to let go... a highly recommended read."
Teensreadtoo.com
"Readers get a satisfying conclusion to the story... Bennett shows how patience and compassion can bridge cultural barriers... "
VOYA
"Readers will find it hard to put the book down... Readers who enjoyed the first book in this high fantasy series will take pleasure in this exciting
sequel." "Highly Recommended."
CM Magazine
“Thank you so much for writing your books! I love them! I really wish and hope that you are writing another book.”
Sarah
"[Holly Bennett's] prose is elegant and her insight into her characters' thoughts and hearts is moving and delightful. Excellent."
Resource Links
"engaging characters, suspense, a subtle dose of humor and wonderfully descriptive tones... with strong ties to honor, love, family and friendship."
Kliatt
"a powerful story that will grab the reader's attention and refuse to let go... a highly recommended read."
Teensreadtoo.com
"Readers get a satisfying conclusion to the story... Bennett shows how patience and compassion can bridge cultural barriers... "
VOYA
Excerpt from The Bonemender's Oath
NONE OF THEM NOTICED when Tarkhet fell back from the fray
and pulled his knife. To Gabrielle it seemed rather that the blade
burst from beneath her skin, some disastrous, inexplicable
rupture of her own body. She had fallen back against the
cliff-face before she knew what was wrong with her...
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NONE OF THEM NOTICED when Tarkhet fell back from the fray
and pulled his knife. To Gabrielle it seemed rather that the blade
burst from beneath her skin, some disastrous, inexplicable
rupture of her own body. She had fallen back against the
cliff-face before she knew what was wrong with her...
(click to read more)
