Aaron J. Elkins





Aaron J. Elkins

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July 24, 1935 in Brooklyn, The United States

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Aaron J. Elkins AKA Aaron Elkins (born Brooklyn July 24, 1935) is an American mystery writer. He is best known for his series of novels featuring forensic anthropologist Gideon Oliver—the 'skeleton detective'. The fourth Oliver book, Old Bones, received the 1988 Edgar Award for Best Novel. As Oliver is a world-renowned authority, he travels around the world and each book is set in a different and often exotic locale.

In another series, the protagonist is museum curator Chris Norgren, an expert in Northern Renaissance art.

One of his stand-alone thrillers, Loot deals with art stolen by the Nazis and introduces protagonist Dr. Benjamin Revere.

With his wife, Charlotte Elkins, he has also co-written a series of golf mysteries about LPGA member Le...more


Average rating: 3.73 · 5,211 ratings · 514 reviews · 33 distinct works
Fellowship of Fear (Gideon ...
3.69 of 5 stars 3.69 avg rating — 422 ratings — published 1982 — 11 editions
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Old Bones (Gideon Oliver My...
3.86 of 5 stars 3.86 avg rating — 408 ratings — published 1987 — 9 editions
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The Dark Place (Gideon Oliv...
3.72 of 5 stars 3.72 avg rating — 312 ratings — published 1983 — 10 editions
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Skeleton Dance (Gideon Oliv...
3.76 of 5 stars 3.76 avg rating — 267 ratings — published 2000 — 8 editions
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Murder in the Queen's Armes...
3.8 of 5 stars 3.80 avg rating — 268 ratings — published 1985 — 10 editions
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Curses! (Gideon Oliver Myst...
3.88 of 5 stars 3.88 avg rating — 252 ratings — published 1989 — 8 editions
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Icy Clutches (Gideon Oliver...
3.94 of 5 stars 3.94 avg rating — 251 ratings — published 1990 — 6 editions
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Little Tiny Teeth (Gideon O...
3.71 of 5 stars 3.71 avg rating — 250 ratings — published 2008 — 8 editions
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Unnatural Selection (Gideon...
3.8 of 5 stars 3.80 avg rating — 240 ratings — published 2006 — 8 editions
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Good Blood (Gideon Oliver M...
3.74 of 5 stars 3.74 avg rating — 226 ratings — published 2004 — 7 editions
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More books by Aaron J. Elkins…
Fellowship of Fear The Dark Place Murder in the Queen's Armes Old Bones Curses! Icy Clutches Make No Bones
Gideon Oliver Mystery (17 books)
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3.7865003668378576 of 5 stars 3.79 avg rating — 4,089 ratings
A Deceptive Clarity A Glancing Light Old Scores
A Chris Norgren Mystery (3 books)
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3.683923705722071 of 5 stars 3.68 avg rating — 367 ratings
A Wicked Slice Rotten Lies Nasty Breaks Where Have All the Birdies ... On the Fringe
Lee Ofsted (5 books)
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3.434065934065934 of 5 stars 3.43 avg rating — 182 ratings

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