I could almost give a Sharon McCrum book 5 stars without reading it. As the reviewer said: "Who but Sharyn McCrumb can make a skull with a bullet hole funny?" In this Elizabeth MacPherson outing, the action takes place at an obscure archaeological dig in North Carolina. It takes Elizabeth's lively intellect to figure out just what is behind mysterious deaths plaguing the project.
Allison W. (sealady) reviewed Lovely in Her Bones (Elizabeth MacPherson, Bk 2) on + 657 more book reviews
"Who but Sharyn McCrumb can make a skull with a bullet hole funny? Those who like sardonic wit, slightly bent characters, and good fun will love LOVELY IN HER BONES." Tony Hillerman
The sequel to SICK OF SHADOWS: When an Appalachian dig to determine if an obscure Indian tribe in North Carolina can lay legal claim to the land they live on is stopped on account of murder, Elizabeth MacPherson -- eager student of the rites of the past and mysteries of the present -- starts digging deep. And when she mixes a little modern know-how with some old-fashioned suspicions, Elizabeth comes up with a batch of answers that surprise even the experts..."
The sequel to SICK OF SHADOWS: When an Appalachian dig to determine if an obscure Indian tribe in North Carolina can lay legal claim to the land they live on is stopped on account of murder, Elizabeth MacPherson -- eager student of the rites of the past and mysteries of the present -- starts digging deep. And when she mixes a little modern know-how with some old-fashioned suspicions, Elizabeth comes up with a batch of answers that surprise even the experts..."
Candace G. (Ogre) reviewed Lovely in Her Bones (Elizabeth MacPherson, Bk 2) on + 1568 more book reviews
I didn't realize this was book two of a series, and I don't think it matters, as events and people were perfectly clear.
A light mystery with a collegiate, outdoor and Appalachian slant. (Including some possibly useful information on native plants, also on scientific work with skull measurements. Heh, heh.)
From back cover: When an Appalachian dig to determine if an obscure Indian tribe in North Carolina can lay legal claim to the land they live on is stopped on account of murder, Elizabeth MacPherson -- eager student of the rites of the past and mysteries of the present -- starts digging deep. And when she mixes a little modern know-how with some old-fashioned suspicions, Elizabeth comes up with a batch of answers that surprise even the experts...
A light mystery with a collegiate, outdoor and Appalachian slant. (Including some possibly useful information on native plants, also on scientific work with skull measurements. Heh, heh.)
From back cover: When an Appalachian dig to determine if an obscure Indian tribe in North Carolina can lay legal claim to the land they live on is stopped on account of murder, Elizabeth MacPherson -- eager student of the rites of the past and mysteries of the present -- starts digging deep. And when she mixes a little modern know-how with some old-fashioned suspicions, Elizabeth comes up with a batch of answers that surprise even the experts...
Koralleen (koralleen) - , reviewed Lovely in Her Bones (Elizabeth MacPherson, Bk 2) on + 11 more book reviews
Great storytelling, a murder mystery set on an archeological dig in North Carolina.
Diana R. (imluna47) reviewed Lovely in Her Bones (Elizabeth MacPherson, Bk 2) on + 52 more book reviews
Many twists and turns as we follow a couple of murders deep in the Appalachian Mountains.
Kathryn M. (Gamecock-RN) -
Loved it! Gotta find the next one in the series. : )
Marlene W. (KansasSunflower) -
I enjoyed this book, but I can't give it five stars, because when compared to other books of this genre it comes up short. However, it's interesting because of the herbal aspect and the Indian aspect. I think it's worth reading even if it's not the best I've read.
First book I've read by Sharyn Mccrumb and I didn't know how well I'd like her story, but it was well written and kept my attention.
Lori S. (GroovyGlitterGirl) -
Another great quick read from Sharyn McCrumb. Witty quips and zany dialogue. This one focuses on a research project surrounding some not so well known Indians from Appalachia :)
An Indian burial ground and a murder by tomahawk! Sharyn McCrumb's story tells of an archeological expedition to help an Indian tribe of Cullowhees save their land from strip miners. But one of the members of the expedition finds death instead!
Eloise M. (eloise) reviewed Lovely in Her Bones (Elizabeth MacPherson, Bk 2) on + 14 more book reviews
Fun and fluffy, with pretty good anthropology and academic politics.
Sharyn McCrumb doesn't write a bad book! This one is a real winner!
Leah G. (LeahG) reviewed Lovely in Her Bones (Elizabeth MacPherson, Bk 2) on + 320 more book reviews
Scary and thoroughly riveting story.
Merisa A. (nvangel) reviewed Lovely in Her Bones (Elizabeth MacPherson, Bk 2) on + 162 more book reviews
Good Book
