Vanessa Lillie's Bone Thief is a gripping thriller that weaves together Indigenous history, contemporary crime, and the fight to protect ancestral remains from exploitation. Following an archaeologist who must confront both personal demons and a dangerous conspiracy, Lillie creates a narrative that explores the ongoing violence of cultural theft and the lengths people will go to reclaim what's been stolen. The novel becomes both page-turner and meditation on justice, belonging, and the sacredness of the past.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Lillie understands that some thefts can never be made right, only resisted. This thriller reminds us that the past isn't dead, it's still being fought over, and that protecting what's sacred sometimes requires breaking the law.

DETAILS: • Author: Vanessa Lillie • Publisher: Berkley Books • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: October 28, 2025 • ISBN: 9780593550144 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days