A murdered American student. An ancient Tibetan shrine. Inspector Shan navigates a treacherous path to uncover the truth in this gripping final installment of the internationally acclaimed series.
After witnessing the execution of a Tibetan for alleged corruption, Inspector Shan Tao Yun suspects a murder conspiracy among officials. Abruptly appointed as a special deputy to the county governor, Shan realizes he's being thrust into a ruthless power struggle. With a Buddhist monk accused of using magic to kill soldiers and a murdered American archaeology student among the casualties, Shan is the only one who can navigate the mysteries rooted in both Chinese and Tibetan worlds.
Alongside the vengeful father of the dead American, Shan embarks on his most treacherous path yet. More will die before he can pierce the secrets of the clash between the angry gods of Tibet and Beijing. The costs to Shan and those close to him will be profound, shaking his world to the core before he can craft his own unique form of Tibetan justice.
Bones of the Earth is Edgar Award-winning author Eliot Pattison's much-anticipated tenth and final installment in the internationally acclaimed Inspector Shan series, delivering a suspenseful and poignant conclusion to this gripping mystery set amidst government corruption and the ancient secrets of Tibet.