Beverly Connor weaves her extensive professional experience as an archaeologist into compelling mystery novels. Having conducted fieldwork and analyzed artifacts in Georgia and South Carolina, she expertly blends her passion for both archaeology and intrigue. Her stories immerse readers in murder and suspense, often centering on characters navigating the complexities of historical discovery and modern crime. Through her unique narrative approach, Connor offers a captivating glimpse into the thrilling intersection of ancient secrets and contemporary mysteries.
Set against a backdrop of danger, Lindsay Chamberlain embarks on a thrilling quest for sunken treasure while navigating encounters with modern-day pirates and a devastating hurricane. As she delves deeper into her adventure, she also seeks to unravel a chilling 440-year-old murder mystery, intertwining her treasure hunt with a historical enigma that could change everything.
The story follows forensic anthropologist Lindsay Chamberlain, who survives a brutal attack and narrowly escapes from a shallow grave in the woods. As she grapples with the trauma of her experience, she also faces the challenge of memory loss, complicating her journey to uncover the truth behind her attack. This gripping narrative delves into themes of survival, identity, and the quest for justice.
The story follows forensic archaeologist Lindsay Chamberlain as she uncovers a centuries-old mystery while on vacation in Tennessee. While examining the bones of an ancient corpse, she becomes embroiled in a modern-day murder investigation linked to the suspicious deaths of two cavers. As Lindsay delves deeper into the past and present, she confronts the dangerous allure of gold and the fatal consequences of greed, unraveling a tale that intertwines history with contemporary crime.
The discovery of a skeleton in a packing crate leads University of Georgia archaeologist Lindsay Chamberlain to question her grandfather's legacy as a prominent archaeologist. As she uncovers valuable artifacts and investigates the mysterious death of missing faculty member Shirley Foster, Lindsay grapples with unsettling possibilities about her grandfather's past, including theft and murder. The investigation reveals deeper secrets about Foster's life and motives, pulling Lindsay into a web of intrigue and unanswered questions.
Diane Fallon's crime scene unit is facing one of its worst cases ever - an explosion in a converted house has claimed many lives, from the students attending a party in the upstairs apartments, to the junkies running a meth lab in the basement. But Diane must investigate the explosion against a backdrop of tricky political machinations.
"Lindsay Chamberlain knew she would be working with bones that summer. A forensic anthropologist, she was a bone expert, and that was why she was invited to participate in the Jasper Creek excavation. She had not expected, however, to find the body of a woman who had been murdered and buried at the site only fifty years ago."--Back cover.
The discovery of three bodies in a secluded area near Diane Fallon's forensic lab ignites a media frenzy and instills fear in the local community. As forensic anthropologist Diane becomes embroiled in the investigation, she finds herself targeted by the killer through menacing emails and phone calls. This chilling game of cat and mouse escalates as each disturbing clue not only reveals more about the case but also puts Diane's life at risk, turning her professional pursuit into a deeply personal struggle for survival.
Clymene O’Riley, eine attraktive Blondine, gibt den Ermittlern Rätsel auf. Sie ist wegen Mordes an ihrem Ehemann verurteilt worden, doch man weiß nicht einmal ihren richtigen Namen. Das FBI vermutet, dass sie bereits früher ihre Ehemänner ermordet haben könnte. Die Forensikerin Diane Fallon nimmt die Ermittlungen auf.
Bei einer abenteuerlichen Expedition in ein teilweise noch unerforschtes Höhlensystem entdeckt die Pathologin Diane Fallon einen mumifizierten Leichnam, den sie zur Untersuchung in das Labor ihres kleinen Naturkundemuseums bringen lässt. Doch bei diesem einen Fund bleibt es nicht: In einem Wald, einem nahe gelegenen See und in einem Autowrack tauchen weitere Knochen auf. Diane vermutet, dass es einen Zusammenhang mit dem Toten aus der Höhle geben könnte, und beginnt zu ermitteln …
Sie ist traumatisiert, nachdem sie durch ein Verbrechen ihre Adoptivtochter verloren hat. Da kommt der jungen forensischen Anthropologin Diane Fallon das unverhoffte Angebot, ein kleines Naturkundemuseum zu leiten, gerade recht. Denn mit ihrem alten Job will sie erst einmal nichts mehr zu tun haben. Doch die Vergangenheit holt sie wieder ein, als in einem Waldstück in der Nähe des Museums ein Knochenstück gefunden wird. Dianes alter Freund, der Polizist Frank Duncan, befürchtet, dass es sich um die Überreste eines vor kurzem verschwundenen Mädchens handeln könnte. Als die Verschwundene plötzlich wieder auftaucht, gehen die Ermittler von einem Irrtum aus. Nur Diane mag nicht glauben, dass das Fundstück ein Tierknochen war. Sie hat genug Erfahrung, um zu wissen, dass es ein menschliches Schlüsselbein ist ...
