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Sacrifice
Sacrifice | Sharon Bolton, S. J. Bolton
7 posts | 10 read | 17 to read
In this masterful debut that starts off as a mystery and becomes much more, Tora Hamilton is an outsider at her new home on the rocky, wind-swept Shetland Islands, a hundred miles from the northeastern tip of Scotland. Though her husband grew up here, it's the first time he's been back in twenty years. Digging in the peat on their new property, Tora unearths a human body, at first glance a centuries-old bog body, interesting but not uncommon. But realizing that the body is in fact much newer, that the woman's heart has been cut out and that she was killed within a few days of bearing a child, Tora, herself an obstetrician, becomes obsessed with finding out what happened to hereven when the police, her colleagues and eventually her husband warn her against getting involved. Reading town records and researching local lore, Tora discovers a disturbing link to ancient Shetland legend and uncovers a collection of deep, dark secrets---the kind of secrets worth killing for. Sacrifice is a bone-chilling, spell-binding debut that will grip readers from its beginning to its startling end.
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RedLeaves
Sacrifice | Sharon Bolton, S. J. Bolton
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Consultant Surgeon and all round sticky beak, Tora Hamilton has moved to Shetland with her Husband, Duncan. In the peat soil near her home she uncovers a perfectly preserved woman's body, with runic symbols carved into her skin. The woman's heart has been cut out of her body. Tora starts to ask questions and finds she is in danger herself...

So far so good! Half way through and definitely developing a Sharon Bolton obsession!

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LibraryCin
Sacrifice | Sharon Bolton, S. J. Bolton
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I really liked this. I was pulled in early and wanted to keep reading, to know what was happening. There are a few twists along the way and page-turning moments. Also, there is some local mythology that makes up a good portion of what‘s going on, which is interesting.

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eanderson
Sacrifice | Sharon Bolton, S. J. Bolton
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Sharon Bolton didn't disappoint me with this book! It was a page turner and I enjoyed it. The main character and I have one thing in common... not thinking about what I'm saying before I say it! 😂 a solid 4/5 🌟

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eanderson
Sacrifice | Sharon Bolton, S. J. Bolton
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Here is my collection of Sharon Bolton books. I own every book that she has that's been released in the states. I love her! She writes such strong lead female roles. Especially when their backs are against the wall. Her writing sucks me in every time! (It was a hard choice between her and Tana French) #KostovaGiveaway

Tove_Reads I looove her books! 6y
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eanderson
Sacrifice | Sharon Bolton, S. J. Bolton
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In the mood for some Sharon Bolton on this gloomy day! 🤓👍

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eanderson
Sacrifice | Sharon Bolton, S. J. Bolton
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This is my May #tbr I just put together. Hopefully I read more than I did last month. 3 books is a low for me and I have a huge pile of books to get through! Not sure what to start next though...😳

Reviewsbylola I loved Startup and Gillian Flynn is awesome too! 7y
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cathysaid
Sacrifice | Sharon Bolton, S. J. Bolton
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This is a broad interpretation of #fairytaleretelling as it is based on an old Scottish legend. But I just love this author and if you like psychological #thrillers, this is one you shouldn't miss. It's has murder, mystery, kidnapping, history, and wonderful descriptions of the Shetland Islands. Plus, it has a strong female lead that kicks ass in the end. #debutnovel #photoadaynov16

bookwrm526 Sold! 7y
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