Bone Walk: The Journey of Thomas Shepard (Paperback)

by Kevin Howe (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
When some powerful books fall into the hands of Varden, the high lord's counsel, villagers begin dying and disappearing, and strange and beautiful objects begin appearing in Kevin Howe's Bone Walk: The Journey of Thomas Shepard, set in medieval times. Varden commissions Thomas to explore the dangerous Western Woods, where he comes face to face with the hellish Bone Eaters and enigmatic Tree Walkers.

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Review
"Vastly superior fantasy...A breath -- no, a blast -- of fresh air in a horribly stale field." -- Dan Hays, Statesman-Journal, February 3, 2002

A breath-no, a blast-of fresh air in a horribly stale field...Vastly superior fantasy. -- Statesman-Journal

Dark medieval world of strange creatures, evil men, and practical yet daring heroes...Rivals the Lord of the Rings trilogy. -- The Des Moines Register

Filled with challenges to the human spirit...a fascinating, unforgettable, highly recommended novel by an obviously skilled and talented writer. -- Midwest Book Review

Howe blends several twisting plots with vivid imagery, description and character development...leaves readers waiting to discover the next installment. -- Philadelphia Inquirer

Strong images, rich characters and enough surprises and mystery to keep you desperately flipping pages. -- Scribesworld

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Firelight Pub Inc (November 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970720629
• ISBN-13: 978-0970720627
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,816,279 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantasy at it's best, July 19, 2004

By	Cathy Van Brocklin (Des Moines, IA USA) - See all my reviews

This was a journey worth taking. From the first page of this book I was drawn into a well crafted fantasy world, believable enough to be truly compelling. I wait impatiently for a sequel.

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding First Novel, October 15, 2002

By A Customer

I usually don't enjoy fantasy. But Kevin Howe's debut novel is far different and more exciting than any kind of fantasy I've ever read. A real page turner. How would you desribe it? Perhaps a cross between "Lord of the Rings" and the movie "The Usual Suspects". Stop reading this review and pick it up today!!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Vivid, frightening, and filled with challenges, March 27, 2002

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Set in a sleepy, oft-overlooked medieval village, Bone Walk: The Journey Of Thomas Shepard is the story of a warehouse keeper who sees terrible things happen around him due to an ancient book that has fallen into the hands of the counselor to the high lord. In order to learn the true nature of the deadly curse that has befallen his home, Thomas Shepard must journey with two companions into the forbidding Western Wood. Vivid, frightening, and filled with challenges to the human spirit Bone Walk is a fascinating, unforgettable, highly recommended debut novel by an obviously skilled and talented writer.