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The Bone Tree
The Bone Tree: A Novel | Greg Iles
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Greg Iles comes the second novel in his Natchez Burning trilogywhich also includes Natchez Burning and the upcoming Mississippi Bloodan epic trilogy of blood and race, family and justice, featuring Southern lawyer Penn Cage.Former prosecutor Penn Cage and his fiance, reporter and publisher Caitlin Masters, have barely escaped with their lives after being attacked by wealthy businessman Brody Royal and his Double Eagles, a KKK sect with ties to some of Mississippis most powerful men. But the real danger has only begun as FBI Special Agent John Kaiser warns Penn that Brody wasnt the true leader of the Double Eagles. The puppeteer who actually controls the terrorist group is a man far more fearsome: the chief of the state polices Criminal Investigations Bureau, Forrest Knox.The only way Penn can save his father, Dr. Tom Cagewho is fleeing a murder charge as well as corrupt cops bent on killing himis either to make a devils bargain with Knox or destroy him. While Penn desperately pursues both options, Caitlin uncovers the real story behind a series of unsolved civil rights murders that may hold the key to the Double Eagles downfall. The trail leads her deep into the past, into the black backwaters of the Mississippi River, to a secret killing ground used by slave owners and the Klan for over two hundred years . . . a place of terrifying evil known only as the bone tree.The Bone Tree is an explosive, action-packed thriller full of twisting intrigue and deadly secrets, a tale that explores the conflicts and casualties that result when the darkest truths of American history come to light. It puts us inside the skin of a noble man who has always fought for justicenow finally pushed beyond his limits.Just how far will Penn Cage, the hero we thought we knew, go to protect those he loves?
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JacqMac
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Well, that was unexpected. And so good! I wanted to throw it against the wall so many times, but I also couldn‘t put it down long enough to do that. I think this might have been better than the first one. Iles has no problem killing characters that you think he can‘t possibly kill. I think I need a little break from the crazy racism before I read the next one. Something light and fluffy.

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Jnnlb
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Booknerd2 One of my favorite authors! 💜💜💜 3y
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Paulbookworm
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Enjoying this series so far 📚📚😊

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Andrew65
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One forest of trees I‘d be happy to stay lost in. All great books.
#Tree #BloomingBibliophiles

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Have you read Mississippi Blood yet? I haven‘t! I don‘t want it to be over!!! 5y
OriginalCyn620 Love! 💚🌳 5y
Andrew65 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks No like you, don‘t want this great journey to end. May even re-read the trilogy before I read the last one. Great books. 5y
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TrishB
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Took me twice as long to read as it should have- but well worth it. This was a great, action packed read with so many twists and turns. Sad at the end though ☹️

TrishB @Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft is this ok for #redwhitebluefontonthecover ? I wasn‘t sure if it had to have all the colours on? 5y
Cinfhen It‘s perfect!! Any of those colors work!!!!Glad you enjoyed the book as well ♥️ 5y
TrishB @Cinfhen cool 👍🏻 5y
bookaholic1 Loved this Trilogy 5y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Good job!! ♥️👊🏻📚 5y
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TrishB
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Decided to start this one today 😁

Cathythoughts Looks good & scary ! Enjoy X 5y
bookaholic1 Good book and a great Trilogy 5y
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bookaholic1
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I really enjoyed this book, the second of the Trilogy. Being such a big book, I need to read others before I dive into the next one.
This one was a sad one, but won't get into details about it, in case others want to read the Trilogy.
I would highly recommend it that's for sure

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Meghan1
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#BookHaul 2 from library sale 2

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Ericalambbrown
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I liked this book, but not quite as well as the first in the series story arc. I‘ll move on to third book to see how the story finishes up. I‘m still amazed I‘d never heard of these books until a couple of months ago.

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wlivengood
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The second book in his Penn Cage trilogy. I really liked this book. It was hard to put down.

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wlivengood
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First in an awesome trilogy. If you like mysteries with a great plot and characters then you will love this book. Set in Mississippi.

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BrieT2016
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Starting this next book!! Super excited!🤩 A recommendation from a family member. #bigbook#mystery

BookNerd9906 I‘ve been curious about this one too. Lmk what you think? 7y
BrieT2016 I‘m not to far in but it‘s interesting! Lots of mystery! This is the first book I‘m reading from this author. So far, I‘m liking. 7y
SledgeReader Love Penn Cage! 7y
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amywithbooks
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Guys... this trilogy is so freaking good. This is book 2. I am a sleep deprived mom with a newborn and a 3 year old and I still have not been able to put these books down. I love the historical piece to this story- Iles makes this story damn near believable as nonfiction. The characters are so well developed- especially the villains. Highly recommend this series. 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for book 2, time to jump in to book 3 and see how it ends.

AmyG I just won the first book from goodreads and can‘t wait to read this trilogy. I have heard such great things. 7y
Mdargusch Stacking! 7y
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amywithbooks
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What life looks like these days.... Yankees opening day on the tablet, book on my kindle, and baby asleep in his swing. ⚾️💙

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Minervasbutler
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Second in the Natchez Burning Trilogy and Iles is so concerned with bringing us up to speed in case we've forgotten details of Book 1 (I had) that it takes its time to get going. Once it does it delves even deeper into America's murky past, adding the Kennedy assassination to the mix. A trifle overlong but I'm hooked anyway.

peacegypsy Hi! May I ask a huge favor? Could you please explain if you need to read the Natchez trilogy only, or do you need to read all of the Penn Cage novels? Essentially, is this a three or a five book series? Thank you so much for any insights! 😊 7y
Minervasbutler @peacegypsy I haven't read the first three and didn't notice that I was missing anything. So a trilogy, definitely. 7y
peacegypsy Thanks!! The covers and descriptions don‘t always make that clear. I appreciate it. 😊 7y
Minervasbutler @peacegypsy my pleasure! 7y
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Tav
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Spotted in Switzerland - the German-language edition of THE BONE TREE. I love going into bookstores in other countries.

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Erinreadsthebooks
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I read. He fishes. All parties on the boat are happy.

Reecaspieces Love it!! My hubby and I do something similar!! Makes everyone happy and all is right with the world. Plus you are reading a great book! 7y
Erinreadsthebooks @Reecaspieces Yes, it is a great book! 7y
AmyG I read and my husband skis. Yours fishes. Win WIN. 7y
Librariana Mine's playing video games so guess what I'm doing?? Lol! 😄😂😁😊 7y
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Erinreadsthebooks
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I'm going back to Natchez.

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Tex2Flo
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The terrible truth is, all that death is a legacy of the great crime that came before, that shattered families and stained these rich fields red for generations.

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Tex2Flo
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This continues the saga of Penn Cage and his attempt to live a quiet life with his little girl since the passing of his wife. Not gonna happen while there is so much dirt to stir in Natchez, MI that has his family's history written all over it. Found out after manhandling it for too long that it is a first edition. Seems odd to me that the hard cover of the book has to mention of title or author. Is this a thing now?

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JacintaMCarter
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#2017Book111
#LitsyAtoZ Part 1: TBR books by author
#BookI

Reecaspieces So so good!!!! 8y
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JacintaMCarter
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I'm hoping that if I make this my #MayMostAnticipated, then I might actually finish reading it this month. #MayBookFlowers

Meg11726 It's so good!! Hopefully you read the first one! 8y
JacintaMCarter @Meg11726 I finished the first one in March, but this one seems to be taking longer for me to read. 8y
Hoopiefoot It's so good! I'm working my way through the 3rd one now 8y
Meg11726 @JacintaMCarter I also found it hard to get into this one but I read it in about a week. And half way through I didn't want to put it down. 8y
minkyb Loved them all! 8y
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Meg11726
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The 2nd part of this trilogy and the drama involving Mayor Cage and his father Dr Cage left me angry and yelling at my book, literally. But yet I still couldn't put it down. It made me pump my fists in relief and then made me tear up. And left me wanting to turn the page before I finished the last one.

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JacintaMCarter
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Between this and Sherlock Holmes I have more than one #AmazingDoorstopper. #AprilAmazingReads

Pelican71 It's a hunker 😊. Hoping to read the 3rd book this summer. 8y
minkyb They are all hunkers and soooooo good! 8y
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Meg11726
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And it's a pool lounging kind of morning. Happy Easter everyone! 🌞📚🐰

sherryvdh Hope you're enjoying your vacation! 8y
Shemac77 I'm so happy you're relaxing! You deserve it darling! 8y
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JacintaMCarter
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Well, if you insist that I #DropEverythingAndRead, I guess these papers will just have to wait a little longer to be graded. #AprilBookShowers

DeborahSmall It's amazing. I'm on Mississippi Blood ❤️ 8y
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Meg11726
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Part one.. Toronto Pearson Airport... this place is massive. Thank goodness I found this gem next to my gate. I've watched the TV show and always wanted to try it! Couldn't believe there was one here. Now to wait for my connecting flight to Orlando! #wahlburgers #i❤markymark

Cinfhen Yum! Safe travels ✈️ 8y
TrishTheBibliophile I live on the outskirts of Orlando! Not sure if you're from here, but we are having beautiful weather! 🏝 8y
Suzze Have a good trip! 8y
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Meg11726 @TrishTheBibliophile I am actually from Nova Scotia. And my parents rent a place in the Villages by Ocala. I come visit every April! 8y
Meg11726 @Cinfhen @Suzze thanks! I've arrived and got my feet up relaxing as we speak! 8y
Suzze @Meg11726 My niece's husband is from Nova Scotia and they spend summers there. I have a friend who lives in The Villages. 8y
TrishTheBibliophile @Meg11726 have a great visit! Hopefully the weather continues to be this amazing!! 8y
Cinfhen Wait? Is this your Disney trip???? 8y
Meg11726 @Cinfhen yes it is. We don't stay on Disney. Just drive there whatever day we want to go. It's about a 70 min drive for us. 8y
Cinfhen Enjoy 😊 8y
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Meg11726
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Vacation mode has started! At the airport hotel. Enjoying some down town before I leave hubby behind for 16 days and some baseball. Let's go Jays! ✈️📚🌞⚾️

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Meg11726
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Rainy day lunch. I think Spring has finally arrived! 🌧💦🌷🌸 April showers bring May flowers, right?!

Cinfhen I'm loving your rainy day lunch 😋 8y
Meg11726 @Cinfhen microwaved nachos are my go to when I don't wanna cook 😂😂 8y
Cinfhen I just realized it's your post😊how's the foot? How's the pregnancy going? Hope all is well!!! 8y
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Meg11726 @Cinfhen the foot is healing well. It feels great lately. The pregnancy is also well. 19 weeks today. I'm finally able to keep food down. I had been sick and they were concerned cause I was losing weight and not gaining but they started doing acupressure beads on my ears and I'm finally able to eat! This week I am feeling great. And vacation next week! Lil beans first trip to Disney 😂😂 thanks for asking xo hope all is well with you 8y
Cinfhen So happy to hear you're rested and feeling good! Disney should be awesome! Drink lots of water!!! Morning Sickness is the worst, especially when it's all day! Never heard of using acupuncture beads to treat it...my friends are using those beads to curb their appetite😂have fun, enjoy & post a gratuitous Magic Kingdom photo 💗💗💗 8y
Meg11726 @Cinfhen i will def post a Disney picture. We always do magic kingdom. Thinking this year we will do Epcot (that's my favorite) and Hollywood studios. But I feel majority of my posts will be pool side! 👙 just no bikini lol 8y
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Meg11726
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I should have brought my book today but who knew this little munchkin would sleep the entire day away! I'm babysitting for my bestie while she gets caught up on paperwork. Love these moments with her babe. Can't wait for mine so they can be best friends ❤

sherryvdh So sweet! Look at all that hair! 💜💜💜 8y
Bookbeez Awwwww 8y
Jaimelire Cutie 8y
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JacintaMCarter
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I'm not too far into this one, but if it's anything like its predecessor, it will definitely deserve #FiveStars. #AprilAmazingReads

Hoopiefoot It's soooo good! 8y
minkyb Love them! 8y
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Yvonnel
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Just finished The Bone Tree, the second book in the Natchez Trilogy. At over 800 pages each I wish I could read faster! Even my dog is looking for attention. LOL. This book was even better than the first. I was already hugely invested in these characters so I couldn't wait to see what happened next. No spoilers but OMG this series is good. Onto Mississippi Burning.....

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misslala
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Into the story, however, I'm wondering how the author is gonna top the pace of the previous book. Slow goings, but keeping it pushing. #bonetree #thedirtysouth #mystery #longassbook #whowastheeditor

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misslala
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Having a tough time getting reacquainted with the characters. Mainly because I've read the first installment a few years ago, but the story is intense and great. #thedirtysouth #gregilesisverbose #readmorebooks

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tpurk

Reading the Bone Tree by Greg Iles and thank goodness I'm almost done with this LONG book. I'm getting tired of the Kennedy conspiracy stuff and the "poor dad" secrets that Penn's dad is keeping. Won't read the next installment.

RaimeyGallant He's on my tbr. I might have to reconsider. And welcome to Litsy! #LitsyWelcomeWagon Some of us put together Litsy tips to help new Littens navigate the site. It's the link in my bio on my page in case you need it. Or if you prefer how-to videos, @chelleo put some together at the link in her bio. @LitsyWelcomeWagon 5y
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emilygatlin
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britt_brooke 🐶💕 8y
Suzze Love! 💙💙💙🐶🐶🐶 8y
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emilygatlin
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Feels like 11 degrees in Mississippi, so we're wearing our finest buffalo plaid and snuggled up with an 800 page book.

britt_brooke So cute! 8y
Suzze Oh, my goodness. 🤣🐶💙 8y
LilMamaMastro What a face! Cutie! 🐶❤ 8y
Megabooks So cute! 8y
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emilygatlin
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Got my cozy sweater blanket and I AM HERE FOR THIS.

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WendyL
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Christmas movies, my reading buddy and a few good books.... I finally finished this one. Greg Iles is amazing. I love that he adds historical elements to this trilogy.

NatalieR I love Greg Isles too! 8y
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Hoopiefoot
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My ideal lazy Sunday. Giant engaging book, flannel pants, and Steelers football.

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Hoopiefoot
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Mystery, crime, and family drama, all in the Deep South. Just started this book this AM but I'm all in. #currentlyreading #booksfromsteinbeck

Alfoster Love him!❤️ 8y
WendyL I'm so in love with this book. I had to preorder the third in this trilogy. 8y
Hoopiefoot @WendyL I'm only 150 pages in but I just did the same thing 😊 8y
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WendyL
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Only 6 days until this book expires. Work is getting in the way. #booknerdproblems

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WendyL
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My #readingcompanion. I'm not sure how I'll get so much reading time in when he finishes his degree. 😂 #photoadaynov16