Fellowship of Fear (The Gideon Oliver Mysteries Book 1)

Gideon Oliver, an anthropology professor, accepts a teaching fellowship at US military bases in Germany, Sicily, Spain, and Holland. The position offers stimulating courses, a stipend, and all expenses paid, along with European travel opportunities. On his first night in Heidelberg, Oliver is attacked by two armed men in his hotel room. He soon discovers that the recruiting agency omitted crucial information: the two previous fellowship holders both died under mysterious circumstances. Oliver becomes an unwilling participant in a dangerous game with unknown rules. He must rely on his intellect and forensic anthropology skills to survive, as the stakes involve the security of Western Europe. This is the first book in the Gideon Oliver Mysteries series, though the books may be read in any order.