Welcome to the Boneseeker Blog Tour,
sponsored by
Prism Book Tours!!
For my stop, I'm featuring an interview with the author, Brynn Chapman!
There's also a tour-wide giveaway!!
Boneseeker
(The Boneseeker Chronicles, Book 1)
Brynn Chapman
Digital Edition, 213 pages
The Wild Rose Press, Inc.
January 10, 2018
Trade Paperback, 286 pages
January 10, 2018
Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance,
Suspense, Young Adult Fiction
Suspense, Young Adult Fiction
Aspiring scientist
Arabella Holmes doesn't fit the role of a 1900s lady. Her father,
Sherlock, landed her a position at the Mütter Museum to pursue her dream
of becoming a purveyor of abnormal science, or what her father calls a
"Boneseeker."
Henry Watson’s two-fold mission at the Mütter Museum is to join their team of forensic anthropologists in unearthing unusual antiquities and to watch over Arabella. If only he could get her to speak to him, instead of hurling knives in his general direction. Assigned to a most secret expedition to investigate a mysterious skeletal hand discovered in upstate New York, Arabella and Henry are soon caught in a scientific debate, and the search for the truth may have deadly consequences for those involved.
Are the bones from a Neanderthal? Or are they living proof of fallen angels known as Nephilim?
Watson and Holmes must put aside their differences, trust their instincts, and rely on one another to survive to uncover the truth.
*This is a new version of a previously published edition.
Henry Watson’s two-fold mission at the Mütter Museum is to join their team of forensic anthropologists in unearthing unusual antiquities and to watch over Arabella. If only he could get her to speak to him, instead of hurling knives in his general direction. Assigned to a most secret expedition to investigate a mysterious skeletal hand discovered in upstate New York, Arabella and Henry are soon caught in a scientific debate, and the search for the truth may have deadly consequences for those involved.
Are the bones from a Neanderthal? Or are they living proof of fallen angels known as Nephilim?
Watson and Holmes must put aside their differences, trust their instincts, and rely on one another to survive to uncover the truth.
*This is a new version of a previously published edition.
An Interview with Brynn Chapman
Welcome to A Night's Dream of Books, Brynn!
Maria: If you have a favorite Sherlock Holmes story, which one is it?
Maria: If you have a favorite Sherlock Holmes story, which one is it?
Brynn: "The Adventure of the Creeping Man".
Maria: What type of research did you have to do for this novel?
I do a copious amount of research for every novel. For BONESEEKER, I expanded my library and study of Forensic Anthropology books ( I do have an anthropology minor), and also made a study of historical non-fiction resources on murders and relevant science beliefs, and societies of the time period. The science of phrenology, for instance, was very much alive and en vogue in 1910.
Here is the definition:
phre·nol·o·gy
(frĭ-nŏl′ə-jē)
n.
The study of the shape and protuberances of the skull, based on the now discredited belief that they reveal characterand mental capacity.
While on holiday last week, I visited one of my favorite vintage shops. The owners travel to Europe and obtain many of their artifacts. Here is a picture of a bust with Phrenology’s beliefs cast over the skull. The words are difficult to read, but each ridge and protuberance along a person’s skull was said to represent personality traits. The one along the longest ridge in the second picture reads, "destructiveness".
Maria: If you could meet Sherlock Holmes in person, what question(s) would you ask him?
Brynn: What was your greatest regret?
Maria: Do you think an AI computer could ever match Holmes's brilliant deductive and observational skills?
Brynn: Um, yes. I have just begun studying the science of AI and am fascinated and terrified. Holmes was compared to “Babbage's adding machine” of course. LOL.
Maria: In your opinion, what's the difference between plotting a mystery novel, as opposed to other genres?
Brynn: Well, BONESEEKER is not a mystery per se, because it doesn’t follow the mystery formula. I would say it falls closer to historical thriller with a large dollop of romance.
Maria: How did Holmes prepare Arabella for her future scientific work, and did he also train her in sleuthing skills?
Brynn: I want you to picture Sherlock Holmes, any Holmes from historical canon to Cumberbatch—and picture him with a child.
Fortunately, Arabella inherited the Holmesian propensity for science. So from the time she was small—Holmes made science part of her daily life and routine. It was Watson who constantly intervened, trying to provide Arabella with a more normal childhood.
When Holmes insisted she learn the periodic table of the elements, it was Watson who suggested she be permitted to skip rope, to the reciting of the elements. As she grew, so did the difficulty of the lessons. The bone obsession developed on its own, with no help from Sherlock Holmes.
Maria: Thanks for visiting, Brynn! I can't wait to read your book!
Brynn: My pleasure ! Thanks for having me, and I'm glad you want to read my book!
phre·nol·o·gy
(frĭ-nŏl′ə-jē)
n.
The study of the shape and protuberances of the skull, based on the now discredited belief that they reveal characterand mental capacity.
While on holiday last week, I visited one of my favorite vintage shops. The owners travel to Europe and obtain many of their artifacts. Here is a picture of a bust with Phrenology’s beliefs cast over the skull. The words are difficult to read, but each ridge and protuberance along a person’s skull was said to represent personality traits. The one along the longest ridge in the second picture reads, "destructiveness".
Maria: If you could meet Sherlock Holmes in person, what question(s) would you ask him?
Brynn: What was your greatest regret?
Maria: Do you think an AI computer could ever match Holmes's brilliant deductive and observational skills?
Brynn: Um, yes. I have just begun studying the science of AI and am fascinated and terrified. Holmes was compared to “Babbage's adding machine” of course. LOL.
Maria: In your opinion, what's the difference between plotting a mystery novel, as opposed to other genres?
Brynn: Well, BONESEEKER is not a mystery per se, because it doesn’t follow the mystery formula. I would say it falls closer to historical thriller with a large dollop of romance.
Maria: How did Holmes prepare Arabella for her future scientific work, and did he also train her in sleuthing skills?
Brynn: I want you to picture Sherlock Holmes, any Holmes from historical canon to Cumberbatch—and picture him with a child.
Fortunately, Arabella inherited the Holmesian propensity for science. So from the time she was small—Holmes made science part of her daily life and routine. It was Watson who constantly intervened, trying to provide Arabella with a more normal childhood.
When Holmes insisted she learn the periodic table of the elements, it was Watson who suggested she be permitted to skip rope, to the reciting of the elements. As she grew, so did the difficulty of the lessons. The bone obsession developed on its own, with no help from Sherlock Holmes.
Maria: Thanks for visiting, Brynn! I can't wait to read your book!
Brynn: My pleasure ! Thanks for having me, and I'm glad you want to read my book!
Praise for Boneseeker
Winner of the New Jersey Romance Writers Golden Leaf Contest
"Creative, meticulously researched, and terrific fun!"
Grace Burrowes, NY Times
Best Selling Author
"The characters, the setting, the descriptions and
the mysteries and relationships all work together seamlessly to create a truly wonderful
story that I completely adored."
Best Books Ever Blog
"The settings are intriguing and the way they are described make you feel as if you are immersed in the story. I could feel the gloom and damp. That is rare in so many books! Boneseeker is a book I highly recommend, and I give it 5 stars!"
Christy's Cozy Corners Blog
Purchase Links
Print/Digital Editions
Amazon US/Amazon UK/Amazon CA
The Wild Rose Press
Digital Edition
Barnes & Noble
Winner of the New Jersey Romance Writers Golden Leaf Contest
"Creative, meticulously researched, and terrific fun!"
Grace Burrowes, NY Times
Best Selling Author
"The characters, the setting, the descriptions and
the mysteries and relationships all work together seamlessly to create a truly wonderful
story that I completely adored."
Best Books Ever Blog
"The settings are intriguing and the way they are described make you feel as if you are immersed in the story. I could feel the gloom and damp. That is rare in so many books! Boneseeker is a book I highly recommend, and I give it 5 stars!"
Christy's Cozy Corners Blog
Purchase Links
Print/Digital Editions
Amazon US/Amazon UK/Amazon CA
The Wild Rose Press
Digital Edition
Barnes & Noble
GIVEAWAY #1: To enter to win a Boneseeker audiobook and the pictured charm necklace ("And though she be but little, she is fierce." - Shakespeare), send a copy of your Kindle purchase of Boneseeker to publicity.brynnchapman@gmail.com. US only.
GIVEAWAY #2: To enter to win a Boneseeker ebook and a $10 Amazon Gift Card, enter via the Rafflecopter below. Open internationally. Ends January 24th.
Website/Goodreads/Facebook
Twitter/Pinterest
To access the complete tour schedule, just click on the button below!
Twitter/Pinterest
To access the complete tour schedule, just click on the button below!
