A USA Today bestselling novel, Bed of Bones is a gripping tale of murder and long-forgotten sins, where the ghosts of a once-thriving mining town rise again—and they’re not done claiming victims.

Thirteen-year-old Willie Compton and his younger brother Leonard are exploring the hills in Park City, Utah—a place steeped in history and old mining lore—when a simple accident takes a devastating turn. Leonard's Slinky slips from his hands, tumbling toward a dark, abandoned mine shaft. In a split second, he dives to catch it—and vanishes into the darkness below.

What begins as a tragic accident soon unearths something far more sinister when authorities investigate the shaft, uncovering numerous human remains—and with them, a mystery buried for decades. As the town reels from the discovery, Private Investigator Sloane Monroe is hired to uncover the truth.

What she finds is a chilling connection to Park City’s violent past, and a killer whose secrets refuse to stay buried.

Perfect for fans of atmospheric crime fiction and strong female leads, this page-turning mystery will keep you guessing until the final, bone-chilling twist.

Praise for Bed of Bones:

"An intricately woven mystery that'll have you turning the pages faster than a force ten gale."Mel Comley, New York Times bestselling author of Justice Series ??????????

"Bradshaw combines the best elements of both the mystery and the thriller genres."- Stephen Campbell: Murders, Mysteries, and Mayhem Radio Show ??????????

"Before the story plays out, it becomes a nail biter." -Warren A. Lewis, Amazon Top Contributor ??????????

"Bed of Bones is a well-written mystery/thriller that will please all readers of this genre. Highly recommended!" -Alan Nayes, Author of Abominable ??????????

"A riveting plot, enough twists and turns that will keep the reader guessing, and an ending that is satisfying." -L. Smith, Amazon Top Contributor ??????????

"A lot of twists and turns, interesting story, fast read."Amazon Top 500 Contributor

Sloane Monroe Series in Order:

0. Silent as the Grave (prequel to series)

1. Black Diamond Death

2. Murder in Mind

3. I Have a Secret

4. Stranger in Town - Shamus Award Finalist

5. Bed of Bones - USA Today Bestseller

6. Hush Now Baby - USA Today Bestseller

7. Gone Daddy Gone - USA Today Bestseller

8. Smoke and Mirrors - USA Today Bestseller

9. Shadows of Silence – Coming Soon!
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John Phault has the quiet life he wants, investigating infidelity and insurance fraud...until a missing person case, plunges him into a deadly conspiracy.

As the former DEA agent delves into the case of a missing honor student, he finds more questions than answers. Why would a promising young man arm himself heavily and vanish without a trace?

As Phault races to unravel the mystery, he finds himself entangled in a web of secrets and lies and a serious threat to his own life.

A gripping thriller in which a seasoned investigator must risk everything to uncover the truth and stay alive long enough to expose a sinister plot.
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What readers said about James Tarr’s John Phault:

? ? ? ? ? Another winner from James Tarr

? ? ? ? ? I would have read it in one sitting except real life kept getting in the way.

? ? ? ? ? Fast paced. Nothing predictable about the next plot twists.

? ? ? ? ? I'm off to read the next in the series. Tarr has a unique mind and his stories are very entertaining.
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