Crowbones — By Anne Bishop

: The human Police Chief of Sproing who must navigate the volatile relationship between humans and the Others to solve the murders.

is a dark, atmospheric fantasy mystery by Anne Bishop , set in her World of the Others . It follows the events of Lake Silence and centers on Vicki DeVine, who runs a rustic resort called The Jumble in a territory where humans are the minority and supernatural predators—the Terra Indigene —rule. Crowbones by Anne Bishop

: A human divorcee and owner of The Jumble who is slowly overcoming her past trauma while managing a resort for both humans and "Others". : The human Police Chief of Sproing who

The story begins during , a local celebration of folklore and mild scares. The peaceful atmosphere is shattered when an impostor arrives dressed as Crowbones , a terrifying "bogeyman" from Crowgard folklore who is said to hunt and punish Crows who have become corrupted or a threat to their kind. : A human divorcee and owner of The