Old Bones by Aaron Elkins

272 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious fast-paced
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Description

When an old skeleton is found beneath the floor of the du Rocher estate, American "skeleton detective" Dr. Gideon Oliver is called in to uncover the secrets behind the Old Bones. Winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Mystery of 1987.

Community Reviews

3.72
based on 138 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 100%

adventurous: 33%

emotional: 33%

informative: 33%

lighthearted: 33%

tense: 33%


Pace

100% of readers chose medium
medium

Plot or character driven?

75% of readers chose Plot
25% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

25% of readers chose Yes
75% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

25% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

25% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

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