Mystery Is Intriguing

I almost didn't buy this book. In some of the last books in the Ruth Galloway series the personal drama had almost taken over the story. However this book had a better than decent mystery with some characters that hark back to the earlier books in the series.

Not a spoiler but honestly the drama from the last book in this series ended up as a bit of damp squib. I really liked her early books that concentrated on the archaeology and this one was a nice call back to those books.

The performance was first rate.

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great book

loved it I love all the books in the series can't wait for the next one

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Never disappoints

Once again Elly Griffiths artfully weaves various storylines, with teasing red herrings, to create mysteries within the mystery. No sugar coated characters- everyone has their flaws (as long as they are over 12 years old!). Best of all the main protagonists are all well rounded and very interesting! Archeological discovery and new age thinking wrapped up in a police procedural- delightful!

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Great story—bad direction?

Loved the story, but whomever decided that phone calls should be performed in a whisper should be fired. Also some accents really need work. If they don’t sound authentic, let me use my imagination. Can’t wait for the next Ruth story.

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Good Plot. Main Characters.....Meh

Like the preceding books in the series, the mystery is engrossing. Twists and turns, questions with multiple possible answers. The down side for me was the lack of character development in Ruth and Nelson. Other characters appear to have logically matured and expanded leaving the focus characters, Ruth and Nelson, mired in confused inaction. These are the very ones who suss out the clues, showing intelligence and pragmatic action. I myself let down by the continued responses by both, often resulting in "eye-rolling with exasperated sighs".

Non-the-less this remains Ms Griffith's very enjoyable contribution to the genre. I do recommend it.

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Highlight of the Series

I really enjoyed this story. I like the ruminations on feminism and gender stereotypes woven into the story. Finally everyone knows Kate is Harry's daughter.

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Elly Griffiths continues to captivate

Elly Griffiths continues to captivate by weaving a great mystery, but more importantly continuing the stories of much loved characters. I hope this series will continue for a long while to come.

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Full Circle

Another enjoyable story from Elly Griffiths with all the characters we've come to know so well.
Kate is now seven years old. Ruth and Nelson continue their on and off dance. Kate meets her half sisters, and Judy solves the mystery of "sea horses" helping Nelson finally close a cold case. Ruth meets Eric's son and goes on a misfortunate trip to ancient stones. If you have read other Elly Griffiths mysteries, this one doesn't disappoint

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good

cant wait for the next one, really liked this one. very nice narration. definitely a favorite

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I loved it!

I absolutely loved,it. As I devour these Elly Griffiths novels, I keep hoping that they are made into a TV mini series. I would SO watch it. please, please, please!