Part of Gideon Oliver, book 3
First published 1990
Gideon Oliver planned a quiet honeymoon in the English countryside. The physical anthropologist expected romantic walks and peaceful days with his new wife. Instead, a visit to a nearby archaeological excavation draws him into a web of academic rivalry and deadly secrets. What begins as scholarly curiosity becomes a dangerous investigation when murder strikes the dig site. Oliver must use his expertise in human remains and his instincts for detection to uncover the truth. The rural setting that promised tranquility becomes the backdrop for a deadly game among researchers and academics. As Oliver digs deeper into the mystery, he discovers that the pursuit of knowledge can turn lethal when ambition and greed take hold. The honeymoon becomes a test of survival as Oliver races to solve the case before the killer strikes again.
Genres: adventure, mystery, crime, detective, academic, amateur-sleuth
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, fish-out-of-water
Setting: English Countryside
Period: 20th-century
216 pages · Paperback · Warner Books, Inc