A Whisper of Bone

Strange, secretive neighbors. Groundhogs run amok. The steep price of resurrecting the past.

After years of avoiding his family, cryptobiologist Ryan Nolan returns to New Haven to investigate rumors of a dragon sighting. Yet instead of a giant mythological lizard, he stumbles upon a dead body. Connecting the murder to missing Mexican artifacts leads him on a path straight back to his long-lost love, Charlotte.

Charlotte Reid has never been one to shy away from a challenge. As a bone hunter in the Wild West and a paleontologist in the East, she has a taste for adventure. But when secretive neighbors move in next door, and strange groundhogs invade her backyard, she finds herself in the middle of a cryptozoological conspiracy.

As their feelings for each other emerge stronger than ever before, the duo must pair Charlotte’s knowledge of the past with Ryan’s expertise in the present to uncover the truth. Encountering unimaginable dangers in their search for clues, will their bond be strong enough to survive the unknown?

“an exciting adventure with the dangerous and unpredictable elements of a quest novel”

“Love this author and the worlds she creates. Always intriguing, full of passion and science. Charlotte and Ryan are perfect for each other and for the story!”

“Anne Renwick keeps us hooked from the first to the very last page as these twists and turns which include plots, murders, animal monsters, mad scientists and half eaten gophers take hold. A thoroughly enjoyable read!”

Enjoy this story by historical fantasy romance author Anne Renwick where you’ll unravel mysteries and defy conventions in a world where danger lurks around every corner.

A Whisper of Bone is a steampunk-infused gaslamp fantasy romance where brilliant minds, forbidden experiments, and legendary creatures collide—testing courage, love, and the boundaries of science. Perfect for readers who enjoy Gail Carriger, Bec McMaster, Jacquelyn Benson and Mary Robinette Kowal.

The sixth story in the Elemental Web Tales, A Whisper of Bone can be enjoyed as a standalone and delivers a steamy romance with a guaranteed happily ever after—blending heart-pounding adventure, sizzling chemistry, and a touch of the impossible.

ELEMENTAL WEB CHRONICLES: The Golden Spider, The Silver Skull, The Iron Fin, Venomous Secrets, Icy Betrayals

ELEMENTAL WEB TALES: A Trace of Copper, In Pursuit of Dragons, A Reflection of Shadows, A Snowflake at Midnight, A Ghost in Amber, A Whisper of Bone, Flight of the Scarab

ELEMENTAL WEB STORIES: The Tin Rose, Kraken and Canals, Rust and Steam, Black Sand and Blood