Gideon Oliver

In the inaugural book of the series, Gideon Oliver is invited to a prestigious conference in the remote mountains of Montana. However, what begins as an academic gathering soon turns ominous when a fellow anthropologist is found dead. With a killer on the loose, Oliver must navigate the treacherous landscape of academia and deception to uncover the truth behind the murder.

Gideon travels to the Caribbean to study ancient burial practices. His archaeological expedition takes a dark turn when one of his team members is murdered. As he digs deeper into the island's history and its secrets, Oliver discovers that the shadows of the past are not as buried as he thought, leading him to confront both a killer and his own fears.

When Gideon is invited to assist in an investigation of a recently uncovered mass grave in South America, he finds himself at the intersection of history and modern crime. As he uncovers clues about the victims' identities, Oliver must race against time to solve a mystery that spans decades and involves powerful interests determined to keep the past buried.

In this gripping installment, Gideon is called to a small town where a series of mysterious deaths have coincided with the discovery of ancient bones. As he delves into the local folklore and the science of osteology, he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens not only his life but the legacy of those who came before him.

Gideon finds himself drawn into a web of intrigue when he is invited to a performance by a renowned dance troupe that celebrates ancient cultures. When one of the dancers is found dead, Oliver must use his anthropological skills to unearth the connections between the art, the dancers, and a motive that runs deeper than mere jealousy.