I was disappointed in this newest book by Michael Slade but admit I finished it anyway. Mephisto was a good character and the story line was fine but the overwhelming amount of history mixed with too little substance left me wanting a re-read of headhunter or any of the other truly fun Slade novels. I kept at it, waiting for it to get up to speed but.....and the ending left me feeling I had wasted time which is a true reading fans worst nightmare. Check out other Slade novels first then read Burnt Bones if you must.