Excellent story. Suspenseful. The Christian message often found obvious in Ted Dekker's novels is more subdued in this story as it was in Three, and a couple other books. Definitely a good read with the excellent writing skills I have learned to expect from Ted Dekker. It did not, however, leave me with the awe of God that his other more obvious stories invoke, but a good read none-the-less.
One by one the bones break beneath his expert hands. Hes done this many times before. They dont call him the BoneMan for nothing. Its not that he wants to kill them necessarily, they just dont meet up with the standards hes set for the perfect daughter. And thats all he wants. Someone to love him like he loves himself.
But in his pursuit for perfection, the BoneMan faces a formidable foe. Ryan Evans, father of the BoneMans latest victim, is not just going to let his daughter go. Having been subjected to seeing the same sort of torture as a POW in the War on Terror, Ryan can only imagine his daughter placed in that situation. He hasnt been a perfect father by any means; hed barely been a part of his daughters life. But that experience had brought him closer, made him want to reconcile with his daughter. And now that he was back, this monster had taken her from him, trying to make her his own daughter.
With the FBI thinking that Ryan himself is the BoneMan, he lashes out and goes vigilante. The battle between the Ryan and the BoneMan becomes personal. A war of two fathers in which one must fall.
Bonemans Daughters exhibits a depth and a breadth that is both heart-pounding and heart-stopping. It is page-turning and riveting. Be prepared for an intricately woven story that examines the depth of one fathers love. Prepare for 4.14.09, clear your schedule because youll not want to put this book down, calm yourself, keep the lights on, and enjoyfor behold, the BoneMan cometh.
But in his pursuit for perfection, the BoneMan faces a formidable foe. Ryan Evans, father of the BoneMans latest victim, is not just going to let his daughter go. Having been subjected to seeing the same sort of torture as a POW in the War on Terror, Ryan can only imagine his daughter placed in that situation. He hasnt been a perfect father by any means; hed barely been a part of his daughters life. But that experience had brought him closer, made him want to reconcile with his daughter. And now that he was back, this monster had taken her from him, trying to make her his own daughter.
With the FBI thinking that Ryan himself is the BoneMan, he lashes out and goes vigilante. The battle between the Ryan and the BoneMan becomes personal. A war of two fathers in which one must fall.
Bonemans Daughters exhibits a depth and a breadth that is both heart-pounding and heart-stopping. It is page-turning and riveting. Be prepared for an intricately woven story that examines the depth of one fathers love. Prepare for 4.14.09, clear your schedule because youll not want to put this book down, calm yourself, keep the lights on, and enjoyfor behold, the BoneMan cometh.
Stacy W. (whatstacy) -
Helpful Score: 3
This is the first Ted Dekker book I have read and I liked it. It was a bit confusing to follow at first, but then the backstory falls into place and the race is on. This story shows how parents can go wrong. And how one father can change and beat all odds to save his daughter. I wish the Boneman's identity hadn't been revealed so soon, but there was still alot of edge to this story. The BoneMan is twisted in ways that boggle the mind and his way of defeating those who he perceives have disappointed him are almost beyond imagination. There are a lot of characters in this book, not too many to overload the story, but enough to make it a multi layered one. Dekker's character development brings you to cheer for the good guy and wish death on the bad guy. Give it a try, it is a long book, but worth the effort.
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Helpful Score: 3
I have a love/hate relationship with books. I love to read and get so lost in a book that it is so hard to put it down. I hate to read and get so lost in a book that I have to seek every possible chance to read just a bit more, just a bit longer. I HAVE to know what is going to happen next.
So I will tell you this....... Ted Dekker's "BoneMan's Daughters" is a huge hit with that love/hate relationship. It took me a little bit to get through the first 3 or 4 short chapters but once I did........ WOW! I was hooked to say the least. I wasn't 100% sure what was gonna happen next or if Ryan or the DA was "Boneman" or not. But, you MUST read to find out. It WILL be worth it. I think you will enjoy this book as I did.
So I will tell you this....... Ted Dekker's "BoneMan's Daughters" is a huge hit with that love/hate relationship. It took me a little bit to get through the first 3 or 4 short chapters but once I did........ WOW! I was hooked to say the least. I wasn't 100% sure what was gonna happen next or if Ryan or the DA was "Boneman" or not. But, you MUST read to find out. It WILL be worth it. I think you will enjoy this book as I did.
Helpful Score: 2
I am a diehard Dekker fan and this just wasn't my favorite Dekker tale. Out there a bit like House, yet doesn't quite make the mark for me. I thought he was going in the direction of Three for a good part of the book...which made me disappointed. I was relieved that it didnt turn out that way. The book kept me interested, but just because I wanted to see where he was going to take the story. Overall Boneman's Daughers was a disappointment for me. Give me the Circle and Paradise novels any day!
Leola C. (swamponkeymom) reviewed BoneMan's Daughters (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 353 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This was my first Ted Dekker book and I was a little disappointed in the amount of christianty in it. Even though it was a page turner and suspenseful. Very good plot and very good writing.
Helpful Score: 1
Quick read - very fast paced and interesting. Not quite as good as some of his previous works.
Helpful Score: 1
Started a little slow but took off after that. I really enjoyed this book.
Jada H. (pinkfroggyjada) reviewed BoneMan's Daughters (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This was my first Ted Dekker book. It was pretty good! I'm looking forward to reading more by him. It really brought to light some of the demonic activity that as Christians we often choose to ignore. I was a little scared at first (I tend to get scared easily), but when I put it into perspective of Christ's victory, I began to appreciate it more. Give it a try! It's definately worth reading.
Michelle L. (glorifythelord) reviewed BoneMan's Daughters (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 9 more book reviews
This is suppose to be a Christian author...I only made it to the 2nd CD and the second time that the Lord's name was taken in vain and I shut it off. Very disappointed.
It was great!!! Did not want put it down !
Debi J. (mztrees) -
Wow. What a ride! This book had me hooked on the first page and never let go. Who is the Bone Man? How many has he killed? What a thriller. This is one of the best books I have read in some time. The characters are rich and there is lots of action.
Rather graphic. View the mind of a serial killer.
I can hardly wait for Dekker's next book.
I highly recommend to those of you who can go into a darker place.
Rather graphic. View the mind of a serial killer.
I can hardly wait for Dekker's next book.
I highly recommend to those of you who can go into a darker place.
I could hardly put the book down. I loved it. This is a totally new twist on the "serial killer" genre.
Awesome thriller! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time
A great book--it makes you really understand a dad's protective love for his daughter and God's love for us.
Pretty good book..a tad drawn out at times but overall pretty good.
This was a really good book, the first I had read by this author and I highly suggest it.
worth the read
Ted Dekker is the master of crazy suspense. It's hard to imagine how a person can come up with something so twisted and yet something that makes perfect sense all at the same time, as well as coming up with such surprising endings. One of my favorite writers of all time.
This book was terrible. Would not recommend at all.
Joan W. (justreadingabook) reviewed BoneMan's Daughters (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 1726 more book reviews
I can say that this was a well written book and had all the excitement and tension and suspense that makes it a great book, I just didn't like the storyline and the brutality. This is graphic and disturbing to think about.
I was really excited when I read the synopsis of this book however, it moved along at a snail's pace and I was very disappointed. The whole concept of the book based on a distant father who wants his young daughter back in his life and will do anything to get her back - which means rescuing her from a demented serial killer. Sounds like a good plot; but the background on the characters just didn't support it. I found it dull. However, I enjoyed the reader of the book and the voices he performed were very good. Scale of 1 to 10, 4.
Very good book!!! I'll read more by Ted Dekker.
When I first began the book I feared it was something I could not connect with... It wasn't long before I just could not put it down. The story lingers with you and keeps you in suspense, frustration and agony at times. I was surprised at the ending and kept replaying in my mind. Would definitely recommend this read!
Joan W. (justreadingabook) reviewed BoneMan's Daughters (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 1726 more book reviews
This was somewhat of a disappointment. The repetitiveness of the writing was annoying. Not what I had expected.
Kind of weird but totally Dekker.
Ryan Evans goes through a mental torture when captured by enemy by watching young children have their bones broken in order to make him talk but when he is finally escapes and is rescued he finds more horror when he returns home to find his wife wants a divorce and his daughter rejects him, the BoneMan resurfaces after two years and Bethany, Ryan's daughter, is the target, after she is abducted the law thinks it is Ryan with a case of MPD and he is in the time frame of 7 days to find his daughter. This book will not let you down one time, it moves along at a good clip and you won't want to put it down for any reason.
Mary R. (ramblingrose) reviewed BoneMan's Daughters (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 3 more book reviews
If you like Stephen King/Dean Koontz-type books you'll like BONEMAN'S DAUGHTERS. The author, Ted Dekker, is a Christian author who writes horror/thriller books with a good vs. evil theme. I've read this book twice.
Another thrilling book by author Ted Dekker. Catches you from the beginning and keeps your interest to the end. Highly recommend to all. Ted Dekker never disappoints me with his writing.
Great Book. Kept me unable to put down!!
Tara T. (tarataylor) - , reviewed BoneMan's Daughters (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 107 more book reviews
This is the first Ted Dekker book that I have read .. and it won't be the last!! I really enjoyed it!! Dekker really created some serial killer when he created BoneMan. I highly recommend this one!
