Books with title Beat Not the Bones

Suicide, or murder? Newly arrived in Papua, where even the luscious vegetation conspires with the bureaucrats to bewilder her, Stella Warwick is determined to prove her husband did not take his own life. Defying the patronising concern of officials, she ventures deep into the jungle, striding ever closer to the horrifying heart of the mystery. 'This might easily scare you out of your wits. Extremely well-handled mystery, authentic horror and atmosphere that closes in like jungle heat.' - 'San Francisco Chronicle' 'Charlotte Jay works you up to the revelation of a horrible secret, and the secret turns out to be the horrible surprise you hoped it would be.' - 'New York Times' Book Review 'The Wakefield Crime Classics series revives forgotten or neglected gems of crime and mystery fiction by Australian authors. Many of the writers have established international reputations but are little known in Australia.' 'The Wakefield Crime Classics series is marvellous ... a wonderful collection of writing that should not have been overlooked in this country in the first place.' - Terry O'Connor, 'Courier Mail'

A young Australian woman comes alone to Marapai on the island of New Guinea to find out why her husband committed suicide. It is hard to believe that drink and debt could have affected David Warwick, a distinguished anthropologist in charge of protecting the natives from exploitation. Stella must penetrate deep into the heart of the jungle to solve the mystery of her husband's death.

Everything seems right as Davey Owens and his family set sail for Puerto Rico to celebrate his 10th birthday. But the family soon realizes that something is wrong. From Davey’s encounter with a mysterious girl, to a magician that warns them of a coming visitor, both he and his family are soon thrown into an adventure that will lead them to St. Augustine, Florida and lands them all in grave danger. Come and set sail with the Owens family and the ghosts of 100 pirates, as they try to decipher a cryptic note, and solve the mystery of the bones before the Phantom Pirate, Nathaniel Burkes, and his son complete their evil scheme. Treachery awaits you in the latest novel from Gary Weise. Its fast pace and surprise twists will sweep you along in this modern-day thriller involving the most haunted seaport and lighthouse in America.

A contemporary young adult novel with a chilling, historical twist Ben has moved from Manchester to Caernarfon, with his parents who have bought a pub for renovation. He is an outsider in a new place and wants to fit in. He would like to get to know a girl called Haf a bit better, but can’t figure out how. In the process of working on the building a collection of bones comes to light—a child’s bones. When Ben is given the task of disposing of them, he faces a moral dilemma. He must do as his father asks—but how can he? The story of the bones unfolds in a chilling tale.