I enjoyed this book, but I can't give it five stars, because when compared to other books of this genre it comes up short. However, it's interesting because of the herbal aspect and the Indian aspect. I think it's worth reading even if it's not the best I've read.
First book I've read by Sharyn Mccrumb and I didn't know how well I'd like her story, but it was well written and kept my attention.
Another great quick read from Sharyn McCrumb. Witty quips and zany dialogue. This one focuses on a research project surrounding some not so well known Indians from Appalachia :)

Linda G. (
Doc) wrote on 4/30/2007...
I could almost give a Sharon McCrum book 5 stars without reading it. As the reviewer said: "Who but Sharyn McCrumb can make a skull with a bullet hole funny?" In this Elizabeth MacPherson outing, the action takes place at an obscure archaeological dig in North Carolina. It takes Elizabeth's lively intellect to figure out just what is behind mysterious deaths plaguing the project.

Allison W. (
sealady) wrote on 10/20/2006...
"Who but Sharyn McCrumb can make a skull with a bullet hole funny? Those who like sardonic wit, slightly bent characters, and good fun will love LOVELY IN HER BONES." Tony Hillerman
The sequel to SICK OF SHADOWS: When an Appalachian dig to determine if an obscure Indian tribe in North Carolina can lay legal claim to the land they live on is stopped on account of murder, Elizabeth MacPherson -- eager student of the rites of the past and mysteries of the present -- starts digging deep. And when she mixes a little modern know-how with some old-fashioned suspicions, Elizabeth comes up with a batch of answers that surprise even the experts..."

Diana R. (
imluna47) wrote on 9/16/2006...
Many twists and turns as we follow a couple of murders deep in the Appalachian Mountains.
Loved it! Gotta find the next one in the series. : )

Jan C. (
Jancee) wrote on 5/20/2006...
Good

Merisa A. (
nvangel) wrote on 2/2/2006...
Good Book
Great storytelling, a murder mystery set on an archeological dig in North Carolina.