Forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway is called in to investigate when builders, demolishing a large old house in Norwich to make way for a housing development, uncover the bones of a child beneath a doorway - minus the skull. Is it some ritual sacrifice or just plain straightforward murder? DCI Harry Nelson would like to find out - and fast.
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"This is a book to be read as part of a growing series. Reading the first book is important to know the cast of characters. If you don't start at the beginning all the people seem shallow if reading just this book. Otherwise after reading the first book THE CROSSING PLACES you will love this next addition. Can't wait for book 3 coming out in Fall 2011." — Jean (4 out of 5 stars)
"This is a book to be read as part of a growing series. Reading the first book is important to know the cast of characters. If you don't start at the beginning all the people seem shallow if reading just this book. Otherwise after reading the first book THE CROSSING PLACES you will love this next addition. Can't wait for book 3 coming out in Fall 2011."
" A well-crafted archeological mystery....Move over Kathy Reichs, there's a new voice in the boneyard!!! Ruth Galloway is a breath of fresh air, smart, spunky and comfortable in her own skin. I can't wait to recommend this to my customers. "
" Although I think the first book in this series was better, this is still a good read. This author really knows her cats! "
" A good British mystery. I will look for more books by Elly Griffiths. "
" another good who dunnit it with a twist or two for good measure "
" Good second book in the series featuring Ruth Galloway, forensic anthropologist "
" An engaging mystery with interesting characters and an intriguig setting. Sounds like good Masterpiece Mystery material to me! "
" This second installment wasn't as good as the first. However, it was a good story. I just found the mystery a little weak. I am looking forward to the third installment. "
" Loved it, like all of Elly Griffiths books "
" Another brilliant novel by Elly Griffiths. Fabulous book, interesting twist in the plot line. Long may Ruth continue to delight us. "
" F word used too much for me- "
" I enjoy mysteries that involve events in the past impacting the present and this compelling (and complicated) plot delivers. The personal issues of the main character are a bit too melodramatic this time though. "
" Second of this series which picks up almost immediately after the first one which sadly made the plot less credible. Still entertaining though. "
" Really enjoying this series. The books are action packed and quick reads. Ruth is fast becoming one of my favourite characters. "
" Interesting take on history, murder and detecting. Learned a lot about how archaeologists work. The detective is an archaeologist and a bones person. I like this much better than the Bones books... less graphic violence. Lots of interesting historical info tossed in and key to the mystery. "
" Loved "the Crossing Places" and am loving this one too! I don't know if I like these books because of the isolated locale or because the author is good... maybe both! "
" An excellent follow up to "the Crossing Places." "
" By the time I realized this was the second in the series I was already hooked! "
" Really good mystery. I would recomend reading Elly Griffith's previous mystery first. "
" Elly Griffiths writes a lot about the Norfolk coastline and British legends in her novels. Her main character is an archeologist. "
" I really liked the first one, and I enjoyed this just as much. I don't know why, exactly. The characters are appealing, I suppose (though ethically questionable). Elly Griffiths just pulls it off. "
" I love all her books...almost wishing they came out with a TV series for her books they would very good "
" I liked this book as much as the previous one. Now looking forward to the third. "
" I read this in two days because I could not put it down. I am finding this series very engaging, primarily because of the main character, Dr. Ruth Galloway, an overweight, 40ish archaeologist and forensic bone specialist. "
" Solid mystery, likeable characters, interesting topic. At times this one was a little repetitive but still, quite enjoyable. "
" 3 1/2, i like this series even though it can be slow moving with many forensic classic archaelolgy details. main character ruth who lives in the saltmarshes of england reminds me of precious ramotswe from mccall smith's series set in botswana. book suits me well, but probaby not for everyone. "
" The second book in this mystery series, the main character of this book is a "Bones"-like forensic archeologist, but the setting is in modern day rural England. I have enjoyed the character development over the first two books and look forward to the next installment. "
Elly Griffiths is the USA Today bestselling author of the Ruth Galloway and Brighton mystery series, as well as the standalone novels The Stranger Diaries, winner of the Edgar Award for Best Novel; The Postscript Murders; and Bleeding Heart Yard. She is the recipient of the CWA Dagger in the Library Award and the Mary Higgins Clark Award. She lives in Brighton, England.
Jane McDowell’s work spans theater, film, television, and radio. Her film work includes a leading role in the award-winning Twelve in a Box, leading roles in several Bollywood movies, and numerous shorts. She appeared in the BBC drama Dustbin Baby and has recorded plays and poetry readings for BBC Radio.
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