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In this delightfully creepy mystery, Ruth Galloway-whom #1 New York Times bestselling author Louise Penny calls "a captivating amateur sleuth"-is haunted by a ghost from her past, just as her future lands on shaky ground. ¶ "Its patented combination of mysterious circumstances, police procedure, and agonizing relationship problems will keep you reading, and feeling, all night." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ¶ Ruth's partner in crime, DCI Ne...

In this thrilling mystery, "brilliant, feisty, independent" forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway and DCI Harry Nelson investigate a seemingly cursed collection of Aboriginal skulls that are causing people to die from a mysterious fever—and the next person to fall ill is Nelson himself (Richmond Times-Dispatch). When Ruth Galloway arrives to supervise the opening of a coffin containing the bones of a medieval bishop, she finds the museum's cur...

In "a wonderful, atmospheric mystery" featuring forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway and DCI Harry Nelson, six bodies of men killed during World War II turn up in Brighton—bringing with them a long-buried, nefarious secret (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel). Just back from maternity leave, forensic archeologist Ruth is finding it hard to juggle motherhood and work when she is called in to investigate human bones that have surfaced on a remote Norf...

In this ', chilling and entirely believable'* mystery, forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway and DCI Harry Nelson investigate a set of remains buried in the foundations of an old country manorbut as soon as they get close to cracking the case, Ruth becomes the killer's next target. *Richmond Times-Dispatch

In this highly atmospheric mystery, Ruth Galloway-whom #1 New York Times bestselling author Louise Penny calls "a captivating amateur sleuth"-has her summer vacation disrupted by a murder in a medieval Italian town where dark secrets are buried as deep as bones. When archaeologist Angelo Morelli asks Ruth Galloway to come to the Italian countryside to help identify bones found in picturesque Fontana Liri, she jumps at the chance to go-and brin...

International Bestseller Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Novel "This lively whodunit keeps you guessing until the end." -People "Utterly bewitching…As unforgettable as it is original." -A.J. Finn "Goose-bump spooky, smart, and haunting…I loved this book!" -Louise Penny Death lies between the lines when the events of a dark story start coming true in this haunting modern gothic mystery, perfect for fans of Magpie Murders and The Lake ...

Elly Griffiths was born in London. She worked in publishing before becoming a full-time writer. Her bestselling series of Dr Ruth Galloway novels, featuring a forensic archaeologist, are set in Norfolk. The series has won the CWA Dagger in the Library, and has been shortlisted three times for the Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year. Her Stephens and Mephisto series is based in 1950s Brighton. She lives near Brighton with her husba...

The fifth gripping Brighton-based mystery from the bestselling author of the Dr Ruth Galloway series - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie, cosy crime and TV series such as Grantchester and Midsomer Murders

My favourite series' Val McDermidDCI Nelson has been receiving threatening letters telling him to 'go to the stone circle and rescue the innocent who is buried there'. He is shaken, not only because children are very much on his mind, with Michelle's baby due to be born, but because although the letters are anonymous, they are somehow familiar. They read like the letters that first drew him into the case of The Crossing Places, and to Ruth. Bu...

Boarding school secrets, midnight sleuthing and a serious murder mystery - join Justice Jones for her first term at Highbury House! For fans of Robin Stevens, Katherine Woodfine and Enid Blyton.When Justice's mother dies, her father packs her off to Highbury House Boarding School for the Daughters of Gentlefolk. He's a barrister - specialising in murder trials - and he's just too busy to look after her alone. Having previously been home-school...

A dark story has been brought to terrifying life. Can the ending be rewritten in time?'Compelling, intelligent and increasingly mesmerising' PETER JAMES'At once a homage to the Gothic thriller, and a re-imagining, it is goose-bump spooky, smart, and haunting, in every sense. I loved this book! And you will too' LOUISE PENNYA gripping contemporary Gothic thriller from the bestselling author of the Dr Ruth Galloway mysteries: Susan Hill meets Go...

Elizabeth II's coronation is looming, but DI Edgar Stephens is busy investigating the death of a local fortune-teller. Meanwhile, his old pal, the magician Max Mephisto, is rehearsing for his television debut, a coronation day variety show. But upon hearing that their wartime commander, Colonel Cartwright, has been found dead in his flat, the two men join forces to find out what happened. While Max is stuck in rehearsals, Edgar finds himself h...

Inghilterra, North Norfolk. Nelle desolate paludi salmastre regna una calma piatta e terribile. La mano che lentamente riemerge dal fango, durante gli scavi, è piccola e leggermente chiusa. Un braccialetto che sembra fatto d'erba cinge il polso esile. Da quanto tempo le sabbie del Saltmarsh custodiscono queste ossa? Ruth Galloway è abituata a confrontarsi con la morte e le sue testimonianze, e è l'unica in grado di sciogliere l'enigma. Profess...

My favourite series' Val McDermidDCI Nelson has been receiving threatening letters telling him to 'go to the stone circle and rescue the innocent who is buried there'. He is shaken, not only because children are very much on his mind, with Michelle's baby due to be born, but because although the letters are anonymous, they are somehow familiar. They read like the letters that first drew him into the case of The Crossing Places, and to Ruth. Bu...

Der 6. Fall für die forensische Archäologin Dr. Ruth Galloway.Die Arme auf dem Rücken gefesselt, ein rostiger Eisenhaken statt der linken Hand, so liegt die Tote in ihrem Grab. Als Dr. Ruth Galloway unter dem Gemäuer einer Burg ein Skelett aus viktorianischer Zeit freilegt, glaubt sie, die Gebeine der berüchtigsten Mörderin von Norfolk gefunden zu haben. Zahlreiche Schauermärchen ranken sich um "Mother Hook", die Kinder bei sich aufgenommen un...

Ruth Galloway-whom #1 New York Times bestselling author Louise Penny calls "a captivating amateur sleuth"-investigates a string of murders deep within the abandoned tunnels of Norwich in award-winning mystery. Winner of the CWA Dagger in the Library Award ¶ Far below Norwich is a maze of old mining tunnels. When Ruth Galloway is called to examine a set of human remains in one of them, she notices the bones are almost translucent, a sign they w...

The fourth Stephens and Mephisto mystery from the author of the bestselling Dr Ruth Galloway series - a must-read for fans of Bryant and May. 'Mixes cosiness and sharpness in a way that recalls the best of Agatha Christie' Sunday Express (on Smoke and Mirrors)What do a murdered Brighton flower seller, the death of Cleopatra and a nude tableau show have in common? Read the most dangerous case yet for Stephens and Mephisto to find out. Christmas...

Boiled human bones have been found in Norwich's web of underground tunnels. When Dr Ruth Galloway discovers they were recently buried, DCI Nelson has a murder inquiry on his hands.

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In this highly atmospheric mystery, Ruth Galloway-whom #1 New York Times bestselling author Louise Penny calls "a captivating amateur sleuth"-has her summer vacation disrupted by a murder in a medieval Italian town where dark secrets are buried as deep as bones. When archaeologist Angelo Morelli asks Ruth Galloway to come to the Italian countryside to help identify bones found in picturesque Fontana Liri, she jumps at the chance to go-and brin...