The Bone Palace by Amanda Downum is a 2010 American fantasy novel centered on the fictional city of death, Erisin.

[10] “The taverns and gardens of plague-ridden Erisin and the titular ruined palace at its center make a dark and richly detailed background for this complex and bloody tale of sorcery, madness, and intrigue” [8] .

When a prostitute dies carrying a royal signet, Isyllt Iskadur, necromancer and agent of the crown, investigates the murder and discovers that the vampires of Erisin are somehow involved.

Unable to leave Forsythia's death unsolved, she continues her investigation which leads to more lies and secrets ahead.

Throughout the novel Kiril is involved trying to persuade Isyllt to discontinue her investigation and at the same time he is plotting with Phaedra to overthrow the palace.

Together Phaedra, Varis, and Kiril are plotting to overthrow the palace and alter Erisin's societal structure dramatically with the help of Spider and young vampires.

[18] Finally, Isyllt's history and relationships as it was from backgrounds that were previously studied uncovered more relation to comparing Erisin's hierarchical status and roles to the modern world.

[20] The Gaylactic Spectrum Awards honor "outstanding works of science fiction, fantasy and horror which include significant positive explorations of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered characters, themes, or issues".