Airtight Case by Beverly Connor
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- Pub. Date: October 2002
- 480pp
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- Pub. Date: October 2002
- Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
- Format: Paperback, 480pp
- Series: Lindsay Chamberlain Series, #5
- ISBN-13: 9781581822953
- ISBN: 1581822952
Synopsis
When Forensic archaeologist and an-thropologist Dr. Lindsay Chamberlain disappears after attending a conference, her friends and family immediately raise the alarm. Their prayers are answered when she is found by the side of the road, dirty, disheveled and confused. At first Lindsay can’t remember who she is; however, shortly thereafter the horrible memories return and Lindsay realizes that someone tried to bury her alive.
Unfortunately, Lindsay never saw her kidnappers, so they remain at large. Lindsay’s boss, Francisco Lewis thinks sending Lindsay on a "vacation" dig will do her good. The dig at Helget Pond should be straightforward and simple enough, but a local family has accused the dig’s leader of being responsible for a wrongful death.
Initially the claim of wrongful death looks ludicrous, but as Lindsay starts digging—both figuratively and literally—certain elements don’t add up. When menacing messages arrive, Lindsay fears that her kidnappers intend to complete their work.
Romantic Times - Jill M. Smith
Beverly Connor is unquestionably one of the premier voices in suspense today. Her knack for combining technical archaeological details with gripping mystery is unmatched!
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Archaeology and escaping from a shallow graveby Anonymous
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July 28, 2003: Lindsay Chamberlain, forensic anthropologist, is buried alive in a shallow grave in East Tennessee in the woods. She manages to escape, but she suffers from amnesia. Even when her memory returns, it is not complete. She joins an excavation at an 1830s farm site. It is located on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee. She loves the Smokies, but her recent assault is always on her mind causing her to have trouble concentrating and relaxing. Claire Burke, the site director, causes tension among the crew. She is also very hostile to Lindsay. Drew Van Horne, the principal investigator, is suspected of murdering Mary Susan Tidwell and stealing valuable documents from her. Lindsay's boss, Lewis, asks her to look into the allegations against Drew. Lindsay is uncomfortable with this, but finally agrees. Two sealed lead coffins from the 1700s are discovered during the excavation. The dig becomes a big find. When they open the first coffin, they find the remains of a woman who appears to have something in common with Lindsay. One of the crew goes missing. Now Lindsay feels to regain her sanity, and possibly her life, she must solve this mystery. I am not a history buff, but I truly love this series. I find the locations to be interesting. I always learn something new. Ms. Connor describes the archaeology in a way that I can understand and it has so much reality to it. Her characters are very believable, and the interaction between them is also very realistic. I always enjoy reading this series. Lindsay is a very likeable character and I enjoy finding out what she is up to in each book. I highly recommend this book and this series. Whether you like history or not, you will find this to be an enjoyable read.
What A Great Series!by Anonymous
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January 22, 2001: Beverly Connor has a wonderful series going with her protagonist Lindsay Chamberlain. This latest addition shows that Ms. Connor has progressed as a writer. This is the best one in a very good series, all of which I have given 4 or 5 stars to in my reviews. Once again, Ms. Connor gives us a past and present mystery. Which is solved with a good solid plot and characterization. In Airtight Case, Ms. Connor shows even more complex plotting than in the other installations. The author never lost me with this plot. I hung onto every word. The ending was well explained and logical. Ms. Connor?s strongest point is her characterization, not only of her ?active? characters, but also the ones from the past. Reading a Beverly Connor book is like reading two books in one. Both plots converge in the end and it is a fun trip in getting there. I look forward to the next installment in this wonderful and fun series. I highly recommend this book and series.
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