I thought that this would be something very technical but it was a read murder and love affair that was amazing and a real treat. The main character is Brynja Pálsdóttir who was the Chief of Forensics at Legacy Genetics. She was contacted by Claire who was a police officer from New York who found a diary of a woman who was killed and buried with a chess piece from the Lewis Chessman. Brynja was sent the diary to translate, but someone was killed an another chess piece was lost. That was what set off Brynja into finding out if anyone was related to the woman in New York. I won't give anymore hints as to what happens but you will be surprised as to all the different scenarios. Read this book and I really recommend it.

I loved Ivory Bones: The Lewis Chessmen Murders! This book had me hooked from the start. Brynja, a forensic geneticist, gets pulled into a thrilling hunt for the missing Lewis Chessmen, and the mix of modern suspense with a historical story made it so engaging.

The diary from the past adds a fascinating layer, and I couldn’t wait to see how it all connected. Brynja faces a lot of twists and turns, and I found myself guessing who she could trust the whole time.

The chilly Icelandic setting and the rich history really brought the story to life. If you enjoy a good mystery with a bit of history, I definitely recommend this book! It’s a fantastic read that keeps you on the edge of your seat!

I absolutely loved Ivory Bones: The Lewis Chessmen Murders! This captivating mystery takes readers on a thrilling journey through history and intrigue, centered around the enigmatic Lewis Chessmen, a set of medieval chess pieces that serve as the backdrop for a gripping tale of murder, deception, and hidden truths. I highly recommend Ivory Bones: The Lewis Chessmen Murders for fans of historical fiction and mystery. It’s an engaging, well-crafted story that will keep you guessing until the very last page.

If you enjoy plot driven books, history, mystery, and facts about Iceland, Ivory Bones will be perfect for you. I really enjoyed the first book (Double Blind) and I do think you should read that first in order to truly understand this world and the story. This book improves upon the first one in that it feels less like school/textbook about Iceland and more like a real story with some Icelandic tidbits placed in proper places. I loved the historical mystery in this one that slams back into modern day and our characters. I read it in one sitting because I really wanted to find out what happened.

I say plot driven book because the character development is a little strange or not existent in some places. Our MC breaks it off with her almost fiancé, she immediately hooks up with someone else and he's dating someone else literally the next day, and yet they were/are so in love to almost get married? Makes no sense and is never really addressed. Maybe they're just messy people (even though their jobs and personalities suggest otherwise.) But the plot works, and that's where my personal enjoyment in books is! Overall, definitely give this a read if you're in need of a good mystery.