Archaeologist Dr Elizabeth Pimms thoroughly enjoys digging up old skeletons.
But when she is called home from Egypt after a family loss, she has to sacrifice her passions for the sake of those around her.
Attempting to settle into her new role as a librarian, while also missing her boyfriend, Elizabeth is distracted from her woes by a new mystery: a royal Olmec cemetery discovered deep in the Mexican jungle, with a 3000-year-old ballplayer who may have been a woman.
Dr Pimms soon discovers there are more skeletons to deal with than just those covered in dirt...
Suitable for readers young and old, Olmec Obituary is the first novel in a delightful crime series: Dr Pimms, Intermillennial Sleuth.
Really cold cases.
3.5 Stars. I really enjoyed the storyline, the element of mystery and discovery was wonderfully written. Historical, beautifully diverse and a great read for a weekend on the couch. I found Elizabeth to be quite condescending at times though, especially when constantly reminding her family that she was forced to give up her career to financially support her siblings and grandparents, grandparents that ensured she was cared for emotionally and domestically. But enjoyed it nonetheless and looking forward to the next instalment.
