The Bone Curse by Carrie Rubin
Medical thriller / paranormal thriller
Coming March 27, 2018
Medicine has no cure for evil.
Ben Oris, a pragmatic med student from Philadelphia, gets cut by an old bone while touring the Paris catacombs. His companion Laurette, a public health student from Haiti, senses danger and worries an evil curse now runs through him.
Ben scoffs at the idea—he simply has a wound that won’t heal—and back home he returns to his stressful clerkship at the hospital. But when people close to him succumb to a grisly illness and a dark priest pursues him, his skepticism wavers. Could a bone from an 18th century skeleton with a frightening history really cause modern-day disease?
With the help of Laurette, he scrambles to find a cure through Vodou before more of his loved ones die. But first, he must battle the mysterious priest who’s bent on vengeance and determined to have Ben’s blood as his own.
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Publishers Weekly reviews The Bone Curse
Foreword Reviews March/April 2018
Bookbub recommends The Bone Curse for fans of Stephen King
Carrie Rubin interviewed about The Bone Curse in International Thriller Writers’ The Big Thrill magazine
Carrie Rubin interviewed about The Bone Curse in International Thriller Writers’ The Big Thrill magazine
“A tense, perceptive tale of an investigation into a terrifying threat.”
“Realistic details of Ben’s hospital clerkship as he and other med students diagnose patients help ground the story’s paranormal elements. … The novel’s strength lies in the author’s sensitive commentary on adult responsibilities and mental illness.”
“A cursed medical student… a vengeful Vodou priest… a vast subterranean Parisian catacomb with more secrets than the bones that rest there… what could go wrong? Take note medical thriller fans, the genre has a new contender, and her name is Carrie Rubin.”
“A sizzling slice of Vodou served alongside methodical medical science. What’s not to love? Unique characters, a plot that galloped along, and some damn fine writing, too.”
The Bone Curse Reviews on the web:
Foreword Reviews: “a strong medical thriller––inclusive, skillfully written, and inviting.”
Boho & Bookish: “Part thriller, part paranormal mystery, this is a fast-paced, well-crafted and brilliantly original novel!”
Debbie’s Library: “I really liked this book and I am very happy to see on Goodreads that this will be a series, so actually want to sequel in my hands like right now.”
Books Teacup and Reviews: “Book was tense, gripping, and suspenseful with horrifying elements. The flow of the book was perfect it was not too fast or slow.”
“The Bone Curse is a strong medical thriller––inclusive, skillfully written, and inviting.”
“A teeth-grinding story of ancient curses and mystical remedies … The Bone Curse will keep even the most skeptical reader awake long past midnight.”
“From the first page to the last, the tensions never let up … Bravo to Rubin for creating another fast-paced medical thriller that both keeps you turning pages and opens a window into a world most of us have never considered.”
About the Author
Carrie Rubin
Author, THE BONE CURSE, EATING BULL, and THE SENECA SCOURGE
Carrie Rubin is an award-winning author, physician, and public health advocate. Her other medical thrillers include The Seneca Scourge and Eating Bull. She is a member of the International Thriller Writers association. She lives in Ohio with her husband and two sons.
Author’s website: CarrieRubin.com
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