Nora Kelly

Old Bones (Nora Kelly #1) by Lincoln Child, Douglas Preston

In the world of archaeology, few discoveries are as perilous as those tied to the past's darkest secrets. This is the world of Nora Kelly, a brilliant archaeologist whose expeditions often take her far beyond academic curiosity into the realm of gripping mystery and untold danger. Her journey begins with the search for the legendary remains of the Donner Party in Old Bones, a mission that plunges her deep into a world of historical intrigue, betrayal, and hidden truths.

As Nora navigates ancient ruins and untangles the threads of forgotten histories, she finds herself drawn into deadly situations where the line between scientific exploration and life-threatening peril blurs. With each new mystery, she uncovers more than just lost artifacts; she unearths dangerous secrets that others would rather keep buried. The series moves seamlessly from one gripping adventure to the next, from the chilling discoveries in The Scorpion's Tail to the high-stakes action in Diablo Mesa.

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Nora Kelly consists of five primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.


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Speculative Fiction Books

(Nora Kelly #0.5 / 6)
1999 | horror, thriller, mystery
(Nora Kelly #1 / 6)
2019 | horror, thriller, mystery
(Nora Kelly #2 / 6)
2021 | horror, thriller, mystery
(Nora Kelly #3 / 6)
2022 | horror, thriller, mystery
(Nora Kelly #4 / 6)
2023 | horror, thriller, mystery
(Nora Kelly #5 / 6)
2025 | horror, thriller, mystery
(Nora Kelly #6 / 6)
2027 | horror, thriller, mystery | Release date January 26, 2027

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