Step into the bone-strewn battlefields of 19th-century science with A Siren Called Truth, a dazzling debut by Patricia Roberts Wright that plunges readers into the cutthroat world of America’s early paleontology scene. A richly imagined and emotionally charged work of historical fiction, this first installment of the Bone Wars Trilogy breathes new life into the legendary rivalry between Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh—two brilliant minds whose feud shaped the course of American science.
Set in post-Civil War America during the golden age of fossil discovery, A Siren Called Truth captures the raw ambition, personal demons, and ideological clash of two men driven to uncover Earth’s ancient secrets—no matter the cost. Edward Cope, the self-taught naturalist and underdog outsider, finds himself at constant odds with Marsh, the elitist academic backed by Yale and the wealth of the Peabody fortune. Their obsession with outdoing each other explodes into a public spectacle of sabotage, scientific one-upmanship, and personal vendettas that defined a generation.
Alternating between the smoky underground bars of Berlin and the refined salons of the scientific elite—including encounters with Charles Darwin and Sir Charles Lyell—the novel is as immersive as it is provocative. It’s a story told with “lush and immersive” prose, as praised by Literary Titan, which awarded the novel its esteemed Literary Titan Gold Book Award. Wright’s storytelling captures not just the rivalry but the raw humanity behind it, the ambition, and the cost of truth.
“A vivid, character-driven tale that blends history, science, and human emotion in equal measure,” writes Literary Titan. “Wright doesn’t just tell a story, she resurrects a time and two men who burned with brilliance and bitterness.”
Early readers describe A Siren Called Truth as “page-turning,” “enveloping,” and “intelligent,” with standout scenes full of sensual detail, tension, and heart. From high-stakes banquets to quiet moments of forbidden love, this is not only the story of the Bone Wars—it is the story of two men pushed to their limits by legacy, ideology, and the irresistible call of the unknown.
Don’t miss your chance to experience the explosive beginning of the Bone Wars saga. A Siren Called Truth is available now in Kindle, paperback and hardback formats on Amazon.
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About the Author
Patricia Roberts Wright is an American novelist specializing in historical fiction. Her debut novel, A Siren Called Truth, marks the beginning of the Bone Wars Trilogy, a sweeping exploration of ambition, rivalry, and scientific discovery in 19th-century America. A Houston native, Pat spent twelve years living abroad in Italy and Ecuador with her husband and children before returning to Texas in 1993. Her professional background includes work as a writer, editor, and creative-team manager in the oil and gas industry. In 2014, she retired early to pursue her lifelong dream of writing fiction, studying under author Maureen Stack Sappéy. A Siren Called Truth is the first installment in a planned trilogy, with the second and third books slated for release in 2026 and 2028.
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