The Bones of the Past drew me in so quickly I couldn't believe it. The reader is immediately thrown into a beautifully crafted world that is complete in its characters, details, history and magic. Fantasy meets character study and throws some Boondock Saints morality in with the binding of a ten year old girl with a demon...and that's not to mention the gladiator games OK a whole new level. Read this as long as you realize you won't be able to put it down!!