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A Gideon Oliver Mystery
The Dark Place
• Aaron J. Elkins
MYSTERY •
2005 •
PAPER
• 272 PAGES
The eerie, remote rainforest of Washington state's Olympic Peninsula forms the backdrop for this second Gideon Oliver mystery. As the horny, aging forensic anthropologist investigates the bony remains of a hiker (murdered with a primitive spear), a young woman disappears. Oliver searches for answers to the mystery -- and also falls in love with a park ranger named Julie.
(PNW207, $7.99) |
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Fellowship of Fear
• Aaron J. Elkins
MYSTERY •
2005 •
PAPER
• 288 PAGES
As Gideon Oliver, professor of forensic anthropology, pieces together the history of bone fragments, he also pieces together a murder mystery. The aging, yet horny, Oliver, with the aid of his FBI friend, John Lau, takes another case. Assigned to teach at European military bases, Oliver encounters NATO and the KGB, while defending himself from physical attacks. The very first Gideon Oliver novel by Edgar-winner Aaron Elkins.
(EUR233, $7.99) |
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Little Tiny Teeth
• Aaron J. Elkins
MYSTERY •
2008 •
PAPER
From the Edgar Award-winning author of Unnatural Selection comes this mystery to chill the bones. When a forensics professor joins an Amazon riverboat expedition, he expects a vacation. But in a jungle full of predators, he realizes the humans may be the deadliest of all.
(AMZ105, $7.99) |
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Murder in the Queen's Armes
• Aaron J. Elkins
MYSTERY •
2005 •
PAPER
• 256 PAGES
A vanishing skull and a mysterious body all point toward one thing -- murder -- in the third installment of the popular Gideon Oliver series. The forensic anthropologist's honeymoon in England unexpectedly becomes a dangerous case of villainy, and the aging, yet horny, Oliver, with the frequent aid of his park ranger wife Julie and FBI friend, John Lau, decides to take another case.
(GBR650, $7.99) |
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Skull Duggery
• Aaron J. Elkins
MYSTERY •
2010 •
PAPER
• 304 PAGES
Anthropology professor Gideon Oliver accompanies his wife Julie to the charming little Mexican village of Teotitlan del Valle in the state of Oaxaca, where Julie's expatriate relatives, the Gallaghers, operate a dude ranch resort. Up to his ears in forensic work at home, the celebrated "Skeleton Detective" can use a break and he looks forward to a week of leisure and touring. Teotitlan is an out-of-the-way weaver's village, peaceful and virtually crime- and drug-free, What could go wrong? 16th in the popular series.
(MEX259, $7.99) |
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Uneasy Relations
• Aaron J. Elkins
MYSTERY •
2009 •
PAPER
• 272 PAGES
Gideon Oliver jumps at the chance to visit the caves at the Rock of Gilbraltar, celebrated for their early human remains. It's no surprise that Oliver stumbles upon two recent and mysterious deaths. Could it be murder? Number 15 in the series.
(MED133, $7.99) |
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Unnatural Selection
• Aaron J. Elkins
MYSTERY •
2007 •
PAPER
• 288 PAGES
In this eccentric 13th Gideon Oliver mystery, the anthropologist and his wife encounter the rich (and crazy) Vasily Kozlov on the beautiful Isles of Scilly off the Cornwall coast. As his wife attends an ecologists' meeting, Oliver discovers a recent bone during his explorations that sparks another murder. The aging, yet horny, Oliver, with the frequent aid of his park ranger wife Julie and FBI friend, John Lau, takes another case. Filled with descriptions of Neolithic sites and moments of intense ecological debate, this mystery will expose you to fascinating and unexpected aspects of the culture.
(GBR651, $7.99) |
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Where There's a Will
• Aaron J. Elkins
MYSTERY •
2006 •
PAPER
In this 12th Gideon Oliver mystery, Hawaiian history and culture form the backdrop for a horrific murder. The anthropologist vacations on the islands, yet quickly becomes intrigued by the mysterious killing of two Swedish cattle ranchers. Detective story mixes with local color, as conflicts between native Hawaiians and Haole (white Europeans) arise. Composed of insatiable wit and a sharp mind, Oliver uncovers a secret unknown even to the police. The aging, yet horny, Oliver, with the frequent aid of his park ranger wife Julie and FBI friend, John Lau, takes another case.
(HWI92, $7.99) |
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