"There's a strong sense of time and place . . . Readers of Charles Todd's historical mysteries or crime novels set in academia may appreciate the ambience" Library Journal on Dry Bones "Like the lime-mortared shaft that sets the plot in motion, Spencer's puzzle shows workmanship and beyond, since every piece must fit just so before the secret can be revealed" Kirkus Reviews on Dry Bones "Spencer scores another top-notch hit with this new series, which features her usual skillful writing, clever plotting, and intriguing characters" Booklist on The Shivering Turn "The narrative entwines the fun of a literary puzzle with slam-bang action . . . Anglophiles will find much to like" Publishers Weekly on The Shivering Turn