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Aaron Elkins


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Aaron Elkins (born July 24, 1935) is an American mystery writer. He is best known for his series of novels featuring forensic anthropologist Gideon Oliver. The fourth Oliver book, Old Bones, received the 1988 Edgar Award for Best Novel. In another series, the protagonist is museum curator Chris Norgren. He has also written a series of mysteries with his wife, Charlotte Elkins
 

Awards: Agatha (2013), Nero (1994), Edgar (1988)  see all

Genres: Mystery, Thriller
 
Series
Gideon Oliver
   1. Fellowship of Fear (1982)
   2. The Dark Place (1983)
   3. Murder in the Queen's Armes (1985)
   4. Old Bones (1987)
   5. Curses! (1989)
   6. Icy Clutches (1990)
   7. Make No Bones (1991)
   8. Dead Men's Hearts (1994)
   9. Twenty Blue Devils (1997)
   10. Skeleton Dance (2000)
   11. Good Blood (2004)
   12. Where There's a Will (2005)
   13. Unnatural Selection (2006)
   14. Little Tiny Teeth (2007)
   15. Uneasy Relations (2008)
   16. Skull Duggery (2009)
   17. Dying on the Vine (2012)
   18. Switcheroo (2016)
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Chris Norgren
   1. A Deceptive Clarity (1987)
   2. A Glancing Light (1991)
   3. Old Scores (1993)
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Lee Ofsted (with Charlotte Elkins)
   1. A Wicked Slice (1989)
   2. Rotten Lies (1995)
   3. Nasty Breaks (1997)
   4. Where Have All the Birdies Gone? (2004)
   5. On the Fringe (2005)
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Novels
   Loot (1999)
   Turncoat (2002)
   The Worst Thing (2011)
   A Long Time Coming (2018)
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Books containing stories by Aaron Elkins
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AZ Murder Goes... Artful (2002)
edited by
Susan Malling and Barbara Peters
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More Malice Domestic (1997)
(Malice Domestic)
edited by
Mary Higgins Clark and Elizabeth Peters
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Malice Domestic 1 (1992)
(Malice Domestic, book 1)
edited by
Elizabeth Peters

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Awards
2013 Malice Domestic Award for Lifetime Achievement
1994 Nero Award : Old Scores
1992 Agatha Award for Best Short Story : Nice Gorilla
1988 Edgar Award for Best Novel : Old Bones

Award nominations
1993 Agatha Award for Best Novel (nominee) : Old Scores
1991 Agatha Award for Best Novel (nominee) : Make No Bones
1988 Anthony Award for Best Novel (nominee) : Old Bones


Aaron Elkins recommends
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Under Lock & Skeleton Key (2022)
(Secret Staircase Mystery, book 1)
Gigi Pandian
"An extremely likable new protagonist, a cunning plot, and a cast of quirky, fascinating characters. . . full of twists and witty insights you never see coming."
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Murder Never Forgets (2005)
(Carla Day, book 1)
Diana O'Hehir
"An intriguing mystery with a sharp, funny, gutsy heroine."
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Site Unseen (2002)
(Emma Fielding, book 1)
Dana Cameron
"A rip-snorting good mystery."

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