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Colin asked this question about Mississippi Blood (Penn Cage, #6):
For those who read Natchez Burning & The Bone Tree, I have a question. I am currently reading the new book Mississippi Blood and am trying to remember what Caitlin & Dr. Cage (Penn's Father) were doing together at the Bone Tree. Who killed her & who killed the shooter?
Sandra Jackson - Alawine Snake and Sonny left Tom to die at the Bone Tree. He was in a diabetic coma when Caitlin was left there. Caitlin and Jordan were looking for the Bone …moreSnake and Sonny left Tom to die at the Bone Tree. He was in a diabetic coma when Caitlin was left there. Caitlin and Jordan were looking for the Bone Tree and had a map, Jordan had to return to New Orleans but Caitlin stayed behind to meet Terry. While waiting Caitlin is approached by a young black man (Harold) at the gas station where she is meeting Terry (one of her newspaper employees), Harold offers to take her to the Bone Tree for money. She goes with him but leaves Terry behind to man the phones. Because the man was black Caitlin never dreamed he was working for Forrest. When they get to the Bone Tree Harold shoots her in the heart. A dying Caitlin finds an unconscious Tom Cage, inside the Bone Tree. Caitlin gives Tom the last peppermint in her purse and revives him. A handcuffed Tom tells Caitlin how to use the multi-tool and the tube from a pen to relieve the pressure on her heart. A desperate Caitlin performs surgery on herself and succeeds in relieving the pressure. Tom then goes back into a diabetic coma. The tube becomes clogged and a weakened Caitlin tries desperately to clear it but passes out before she can. Penn Cage arrives moments to late.

Ozan killed Harold so he couldn't tell he was hired by Forrest. (less)
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