Part of Gideon Oliver, book 12
First published 2006
Gideon Oliver arrives in Hawaii's northern uplands expecting a routine forensic consultation. The professor of forensic anthropology finds himself drawn into something far more sinister when a family's buried secrets begin surfacing. What appears to be a straightforward case quickly reveals layers of deception stretching back years. Oliver must navigate treacherous family dynamics where greed has festered into something deadly. Each bone tells a story, but this time the living pose as much danger as the dead. As Oliver pieces together the forensic evidence, he realizes he's uncovered more than ancient remains. He's stumbled into an active conspiracy where family members will kill to protect their inheritance. The tropical setting masks a chilling reality where blood ties become death sentences and trust is a luxury Oliver cannot afford.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: active-investigation, conspiracy
Setting: Hawaii
278 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley