Aaron Elkins Biography

Aaron J. Elkins is an American mystery writer, best known for his novels featuring forensic anthropologist Gideon Oliver, the 'skeleton detective.' As a world-renowned authority, Oliver travels globally, with each installment set in a different, often exotic, locale. Elkins also penned series centered on museum curator Chris Norgren, an expert in Northern Renaissance art, and standalone thrillers. Alongside his wife, Charlotte Elkins, he has co-written golf mysteries and short stories, showcasing a diverse range of crime fiction.