Ruth's grief soon turns to suspicion of arson when she receives a desperate letter from Dan; sent the day before he died. The feel is atmospheric and at times, troubling, as Ruth, once again, realises her personal safety (and that of her unborn child) is at risk in her isolated home, on the eerie salt marshes of North Norfolk. Ruth and Nelson's relationship becomes more complicated and we're left with an impression of a ticking time bomb. To read more about the site or if you want a graphic to link to us, see the about page for more details.

After reading the sick writings, Ruth is also interested in finding out what person wrote the sick letters and how to start an investigation to find this person.

She has the knack of combining character development with a fast-paced and meaty plot, plus giving keen attention to detail. Since she vanished; someone has been sending him bizarre anonymous notes about ritual sacrifice; quoting Shakespeare and the Bible. Her descriptions and developments of characters come very much alive giving me the urge to know these people whether I like them or not. It has to do with the permanent lack of mobile signal in the opening scenes at Broughton Sea’s End, then a little later, there is reception. Dr Ruth Galloway must discover who the victim was; and who put him there; in this atmospheric mystery for fans of Val McDermid and Ann Cleeves.

But now death has found her; with the news that her long-time friend Dan Golding has been killed in a house fire. I continue to find Ruth's character appealing as the 'ordinary' person, come-hero and Elly Griffiths' writing remains fast-paced and entertaining.When carbon dating proves that the child's bones predate the home and relate to a time when the house was privately owned; Ruth is drawn ever more deeply into the case. This is the 30th book, but considering Alex has survived "Kill Alex Cross" before, chances are he survives this one. The plot merges Druid history/myth, archeology and a murder/mystery that is both intriguing and tragic. These books are also not expensive so it is possible to purchase the entire series at one time; this would also be the best way to receive a discount, too.

The tenth book in the Dr Ruth Galloway series sees Ruth wanting to escape from Norfolk and from her complicated relationship with DCI Nelson, at least for a while. Several unsettling situations arise in this third installment, as well as revealing information that has wide ranging consequences. When forensic archaeologist Dr Ruth Galloway discovers the bones aren't as old as originally thought; it's time for DCI Nelson to launch a murder inquiry. Dr Ruth Galloway is flattered when she receives a letter from Italian archaeologist Dr Angelo Morelli; asking for her help. The Romans sometimes made sacrifices to Janus, the God of doorways … " (The two-faced God of translation and change.As her convictions are tested; she and Nelson must discover how Aboriginal skulls; drug smuggling and the Aboriginal ritual of The Dreaming may hold the answer to these deaths - and be the key to their own survival. The sale of customised goods or perishable goods, sealed audio or video recordings, or software, which has been opened.

Ruth is in London clearing out her mother’s belongings when she makes a surprising discovery: a photograph of her Norfolk cottage taken before Ruth lived there. A major character in TCP is the atmospheric salt marsh environment of North Norfolk which is the centre of many events that form the story. As the story unfolds, there are several drawbacks, imo: there are similarities with book 1, including the murder of children and Ruth being stalked and intimidated around her isolated home; the moral dilemma of the Nelson/Ruth/Michelle situation is handled lightly, which seems odd; and, there are a couple of unlikely plot points which I found hard to swallow … hence, 3 stars.Ruth Galloway lives in the peaceful land she has known all of her life and the peaceful land she enjoys everyday. It’s been only a few months since archaeologist Ruth Galloway found herself entangled in a missing persons case, barely escaping with her life. These two deaths could be from natural causes but DCI Harry Nelson isn't convinced; and it is only a matter of time before Ruth and Nelson cross paths once more.