Have you read any of Kathy Reichs? She has a new one out in HB - just finished the earlier one in PB.
I love her books.
Just Googled Kathy Reichs and I'm ashamed to say that I've don't recal hearing of her. From looking at her website I'd say she is very versatile. I'll have to delve into some of her work too! Then again, I've met novelist Ann Rule and I've never read any of her books either. Michael Medved too 8>(