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The Crossing Places

Ruth Galloway's first mystery - start this megaselling series here
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In The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths, readers are introduced to Dr Ruth Galloway, a forensic archaeologist called upon to examine bones found near a coastal salt marsh. The discovery links to a decade-old missing person's case. As Ruth joins forces with DCI Harry Nelson, a mysterious series of letters entwined with ancient rituals adds layers of intrigue, drawing them deeper into danger.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy atmospheric mysteries set on eerie coastlines, interwoven with archaeology and intriguing character dynamics. Elly Griffiths crafts a compelling narrative featuring a strong female protagonist, which combines elements of suspense and the unraveling of ancient secrets. Fans of crime and thrillers with a unique twist will likely find this story captivating.

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The Crossing Places

Forensic archaeologist Dr Ruth Galloway is called in when child's bones are discovered on the windswept Norfolk marshes and a missing person case becomes a murder investigation.

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Start right here! Discover the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries and become obsessed with one of the most popular crime series in Britain.

'Galloway now seems as real as Marple and Morse' The Times

'I've never before read a crime novel in which archaeology and detection blend as successfully as in The Crossing Places' Shots

Dr Ruth Galloway is called in when a child's bones are discovered near a prehistoric site on the north Norfolk salt marshes. Are they the remains of a local girl who disappeared ten years earlier - or are the bones much older?

DCI Harry Nelson refuses to give up the hunt for the missing girl. Since she vanished, someone has been sending him creepy anonymous notes about ritual sacrifice. He knows that Ruth's expertise and experience could help him finally to put this case to rest.

But when a second child goes missing, Ruth finds herself in danger from a killer who knows she's getting ever closer to the truth.

'Captivating! A quick, thrilling read that ends making you want to read Book 2 immediately!' 5* READER REVIEW

'I really enjoyed this book, the story kept me gripped to the end! Would definitely recommend it' 5* READER REVIEW

'Ruth is such an empathetic character, clever and warm yet she has human weaknesses' 5* READER REVIEW

'I envy those coming of the Ruth Galloway series by Elly Griffiths. They are in for a total treat' 5* READER REVIEW

'Atmospheric and character-driven, I'd no sooner finished this first book in the Dr Ruth Galloway series than I was reaching for the second' 5* READER REVIEW

Series: The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries

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Elly Griffiths' crime and thriller novel The Crossing Places is praised for skilfully blending myth and modern detection methods. It has been described as an outstanding series by the Guardian, well-researched and original by the Literary Review, and it successfully combines archaeology with crime fiction elements. The novel's characterisation and narrative style are highlighted as particularly exceptional.

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ISBN: 9781786481863

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 June 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Elly Griffiths is the bestselling author of the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries and the Brighton Mysteries. She has won the CWA Dagger in the Library, has been shortlisted five times for the Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year, and longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger for The Lantern Men. Her new series featuring Detective Harbinder Kaur began with The Stranger Diaries, which was a Richard and Judy book club pick and won the Edgar Award for Best Novel in the USA. It was followed by The Postscript Murders, shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger and Bleeding Heart Yard. Elly has two grown-up children and lives near Brighton with her archaeologist husband.

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