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Book Reviews of Old Bones (Gideon Oliver, Bk 4)

Old Bones (Gideon Oliver, Bk 4)
Old Bones - Gideon Oliver, Bk 4
Author: Aaron Elkins
ISBN-13: 9780445406872
ISBN-10: 0445406879
Publication Date: 10/1/1988
Pages: 243
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 45 ratings
Publisher: Mysterious Press
Book Type: Paperback
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11 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

ATraveler2 avatar reviewed Old Bones (Gideon Oliver, Bk 4) on + 67 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Excellent mystery read. This is the second I have read from the series and look forward to many more! This one deals with... um... old bones. The are found in the basement of a man who recently died, and opens up a whole can of worms. Inheritance, murder, history... shouldn't say any more.
DEC avatar reviewed Old Bones (Gideon Oliver, Bk 4) on + 134 more book reviews
A traditional whodunit - fast paced and very enjoyable.
MaiasGranny avatar reviewed Old Bones (Gideon Oliver, Bk 4) on + 103 more book reviews
Enjoyable -- I wouldn't mind reading more of the Gideon Oliver books.
GrannyGamer avatar reviewed Old Bones (Gideon Oliver, Bk 4) on + 153 more book reviews
A very interesting entry in the "Gideon Oliver" series. Oliver is a physical anthropologist, a "skeleton detective" and the book is filled with fascinating information on how detectives can solve old mysteries from bones! The characters are likeable and the setting for this one (Bretony) adds a lot to the story, which involves a WW II era murder. Was the winner of the 1987 Edgar Award for Best Mystery of the Year.
reviewed Old Bones (Gideon Oliver, Bk 4) on + 3 more book reviews
Outstanding book! Edgar Award winner. Great way to enter the Gideon Oliver universe.
ATraveler avatar reviewed Old Bones (Gideon Oliver, Bk 4) on + 193 more book reviews
First Elkins I have read. I enjoyed it as much as Kathy Reichs and Beverly Connor.
This story pulls in a WWII tragedy and animosity. Made for a good read and a great mystery.
reviewed Old Bones (Gideon Oliver, Bk 4) on + 46 more book reviews
I love these books. Easy to read. Great people and great read
ASJ avatar reviewed Old Bones (Gideon Oliver, Bk 4) on + 341 more book reviews
This is my all time favorite mystery. You will not figure it out until the end. Very intriguing story. Gideon Oliver is a very likably sleuth. You will learn to like his dry humor.
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This book won the 1987 Edgar Award as Best Mystery of the Year. It deserved the award.
bedhead avatar reviewed Old Bones (Gideon Oliver, Bk 4) on + 55 more book reviews
A great whodunit, in the classic tradition of Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers... smart detectives, well-formed characters, and the requisite denouement in the sitting room. The formula is old, but the story is new enough to stay interesting from beginning to end. A real page-turner!
reviewed Old Bones (Gideon Oliver, Bk 4) on + 11 more book reviews
A great read!