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Summary: Curses! Spoiled Again!
Review: I just finished reading Curses! for the third time and I enjoyed it just as much as the first two. Oh, sure, I know whodunnit now, so the enjoyment is purely in Aaron Elkins' light, charming writing and the likability of his characters. Gideon Oliver, the "bone detective" who always seems to come across ancient bodies to explore, his wife, Julie, who always figures things out before anyone else and Abe, the alter cocker who taught Gabriel everything he knows. Gideon's on a dig in Mexico, unearthing an ancient Mayan temple that just happens to be cursed. Someone else on the dig seems bent on convincing everyone that the curse is coming true. When bodies start piling up, Gideon and Julie go into action. I love the Gideon Oliver series. They are everything a mystery should be - inventive, fun, informative - and this one in particular is my favorite. I've been spoiled by Aaron Elkins' comfortable, fun style and I hope you will be, too.
Rating:
Summary: Curses! Spoiled Again!
Review: I just finished reading Curses! for the third time and I enjoyed it just as much as the first two. Oh, sure, I know whodunnit now, so the enjoyment is purely in Aaron Elkins' light, charming writing and the likability of his characters. Gideon Oliver, the "bone detective" who always seems to come across ancient bodies to explore, his wife, Julie, who always figures things out before anyone else and Abe, the alter cocker who taught Gabriel everything he knows. Gideon's on a dig in Mexico, unearthing an ancient Mayan temple that just happens to be cursed. Someone else on the dig seems bent on convincing everyone that the curse is coming true. When bodies start piling up, Gideon and Julie go into action. I love the Gideon Oliver series. They are everything a mystery should be - inventive, fun, informative - and this one in particular is my favorite. I've been spoiled by Aaron Elkins' comfortable, fun style and I hope you will be, too.
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