Vanessa Lillie: The Bone Thief
Syd Walker #2
This is the second novel following Syd Walker, an archaeologist for the BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs). It has the same strengths and weaknesses as the first novel, but the strengths are many, and overcome the weaknesses. The weaknesses: Syd jumps into danger and neglects her pregnant wife to an annoying degree. If you’ve ever watched the TV show The Closer and been frustrated by Brenda’s treatment of her husband and parents while still admiring Brenda’s skills as a detective, you’ll experience the same feelings here. You’ll admire Syd while at the same time you might be thinking to yourself – get home to your wife!