Beyond the Bone

A stolen skeleton leads to a web of mystery: "e;Those who treasure quirky characters, lively dialogue, and ingenious plots will be delighted"e; (Booklist). In England, a skeleton from Roman times goes missing from the site of an archaeological dig as does the man overseeing the project. In Baghdad, a diplomat dies suddenly. And in California, a scientist commits suicide. These three events are in fact linked and one tough, determined woman may be about to unravel a shocking conspiracy that lies behind them all, in this lively mystery by "e;one of Britain's most consistently excellent crime novelists"e; (The Times, London). "e;The captivating cast includes an obnoxious student of archaeology, a fraudulent town official, a vaguely clairvoyant eccentric, a couple of mysterious brothers, and various other folks who aren't quite what they seem to be."e; Booklist "e;Reginald Hill delivers literate, complex, and immensely satisfying thrillers."e; Orlando Sentinel