FAMILY BONES is based on the TRUE STORY of the oldest married couple on Missouri's death row, as experienced one summer by their unwitting nephew. The writer, Shawn Granger, is the actual great nephew of Ray and Faye Copeland. Broken Frontier says "Family Bones is an intriguing project...From the offset the story seems to be a unique one - not just another sketchy profile of an obsessed, introverted sociopath (ala Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer), nor is it an overly cheeky attempt to glorify the reclusive intellect of fictional masterminds like Hannibal Lector. The tale is instead evocative of a very quiet, very subdued Texas Chainsaw Massacre, with the gritty realism of the first movie edged with faint touches of the zaniness found in its sequels."
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome, and VERY interesting read!,
This review is from: Family Bones Volume 1: Based on a True Story. (Paperback)
Family Bones is a mucho interesting read, that gets you invested in the characters at a perfect pace. If you enjoy some history (of the serial killer variety) and like some intrigue and suspense, then this the novel for you. Though I warn you, upon finishing the book, you will only hunger for more.
Who never said family CAN kill you?
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Every Family has secrets,
By Ace Craft "AceCraft@hotmail.com" (Indiana) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Family Bones Volume 1: Based on a True Story. (Paperback)
Ever family has secrets but when your family forces you to move into the country with your crazy relatives, anything can happen. This is the first part of the true life retelling of Aunt Faye and Uncle Ray Copeland adventures.
Part fish out of water showing a city boy trying to understand the ways of true country folk. (Both groups have different ideas of fresh chicken dinner). Sean is not only just trying to get along with his Aunt and Uncle, he is tryingto survive. His uncle is apt to flyoff the handle and smack round him or his aunt over any little thing and no other family members are willing to listen to his cries for help. Th only good thing for this poor guy is running into a country girl named Wendy and they become fast friends. Maybe because they are so unlike any of the people they grew up with they have an instant attraction. Will they survive the summer together and move back to the big city? Will they end up "moving on" as so many farm hands have before them? These are the types of questions you are left with. The best thing about a great part one of anything movies/books/music is it is successful if you want to follow the characters and see what happens next. This book makes you feel for the characters and is one of the few books that I was able to get my friends who are not into comic books to check out. Their are no superheroes in crazy tights or people trying to take over the world, this is a story that you read and for a brief few hours you are invested in this ugly world, with ugly people and somehow it is turned into a beautiful story.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gripping and creepy!,
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This review is from: Family Bones Volume 1: Based on a True Story. (Paperback)
I picked up a copy of Family Bones Vol 1 at a comic convention from the author, Shawn Granger. At first, I wasn't sure about the book, but by the 3rd or 4th page I absolutely could not put it down! Really solid thriller/serial killer story as seen through the eyes of an unsuspecting family. Excellent read and I cannot give it a high enough recommendation.
Oh, make sure to pick up volume 2 or you'll be left hanging!
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