Make No Bones

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The forensic anthropologist wonders who would steal the bones of a deceased colleagueand why: A likable, down-to-earth, cerebral sleuth. Chicago Tribune

There is not much left of the irascible Albert Evan Jasper, dean of American forensic anthropologists, after his demise in a fiery car crash. But in accord with his wishes, his remainsa few charred bits of boneare installed in an Oregon museum to create a fascinating if macabre exhibit. All agree that it is a fitting end for a great forensic scientistuntil what is left of him disappears in the midst of the biannual meeting (a.k.a., the bone bash and weenie roast) of the august WAFAthe Western Association of Forensic Anthropologistsin nearby Bend, Oregon.

Like his fellow attendees, Gideon Oliverthe Skeleton Detectiveis baffled. Only the WAFA attendees could possibly have made off with the remains, but who in the world would steal something like that And why All had an opportunity, but who had a motive

Gideon Oliver is now faced with the most difficult challenge of his careerunmasking a dangerous, brilliant killer who knows every bit as much about forensic science as he does. Or almost.

Make No Bones is the 7th book in the Gideon Oliver Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

Author Bio

Aaron Elkins is a former anthropologist and professor who has been writing mysteries and thrillers since 1982. His major continuing series features forensic anthropologistdetective Gideon Oliver, the Skeleton Detective. There are fifteen published titles to date in the series. The Gideon Oliver books have been (roughly) translated into a major ABCTV series and have been selections of the BookoftheMonth Club, the Literary Guild, and the Readers Digest Condensed Mystery Series. His work has been published in a dozen languages.
Mr. Elkins won the 1988 Edgar Award for best mystery of the year forOld Bones, the fourth book in the Gideon Oliver Series. He and his cowriter and wife, Charlotte, also won an Agatha Award, and he has also won a Nero Wolfe Award. Mr. Elkins lives on Washingtons Olympic Peninsula with Charlotte.