The Bone Thief

Prosper Halis is America's next Bone Cutter. As a Bone Cutter, Prosper's job is to execute a politician or public figure on live television every 14th day of the month; as voted in by the American people. The status of a Bone Cutter is held with higher regard than that of the United States president. No one tops him, and no one is more loved. The Bone Cutter represents the American justice system, and helps strengthen the trust of the country. There is no job in the world more important than being a Bone Cutter.

Lucent Kalon should have been the next Bone Cutter. Training since he was first able to walk, the title of Bone Cutter belonged to him. He knew it, his family knew it, and yet, he's stuck in Prosper's shadow, feigning smiles, and pretending to care about his friendship with Prosper. A friendship he never wanted, and didn't think would last. The truth is, Lucent hates him. He hates everything about him, and he wants him gone.

Despite Lucent's dangerous jealousy, Prosper trusted Lucent with his life; that is, until Lucent attempts to kill him and take his place. With his trust and innocence broken, Prosper does what any Bone Cutter would do; he gets revenge.