Suspense/Intrigue
Zero At The Bone
By Christina
Jun 10, 2009 - 1:11:01 AM

D may be a cold-blooded killer but he does have his own particular set of rules. He is very careful about the contracts he takes and he only does a job when he feels that the target deserves to be punished. Sticking to his own particular set of morals and cutting off all emotion is the only way he can live with what he does.  When he is forced to take the contract on a federal witness he is furious but he knows he doesn’t have a choice.

Jack Francisco is living a very pleasant life. He has finally achieved his life long goal of becoming a gifted and sought-after surgeon specializing in facial reconstruction. Through his work, Jack is able to help many people especially children lead better lives. His life is by no means perfect but overall Jack is very content—until fate decides to take a hand and change the course of his life.

When he witnesses a murder Jack’s entire life is turned upside down.  As the key witness for the prosecution he is placed in protective custody and given a new identity while he waits to testify. He thinks he is safe but one day he comes home to find a strange man sitting in his living room—holding a gun.

ZERO AT THE BONE by Jane Seville is an intense and absorbing suspense novel. D is quite an intriguing character. At first I wasn’t sure I was going to like him but I found myself admiring his perseverance. He has tried cutting himself off from his emotions but he has not fully succeeded. He gets no pleasure from what he does. As the novel progresses we get to know him slowly, information is revealed in tantalizingly small doses. With each chapter, I couldn’t wait to find out more about him. Jack is also interesting. I especially admired his courage. He is willing to look beneath the surface and see past the careful façade that D presents to the world. I enjoyed the development of their relationship. Jack slowly work past D’s defenses and they began to trust and care for one another. The plot is complex with lots of interesting details. This novel is thrilling from start to finish and I hope there will be a sequel!