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by Susan H. (Loudon, TN) The Crossing places
Ruth Galloway, the main character in this mystery, is a welcome addition to a growing list of female sleuths. Ruth is a person to whom most people can relate; a bit overweight, with a wry sense of humor and with a realistic view of life. The author blends ancient archaeology nicely with contemporary events and keeps the reader interested. During the course of the story, the author provides a number of "red herrings" and the identity of the murderer was in doubt until the end. I look forward to reading more Ruth Galloway mysteries in the near future.
Rated of 5
by Betty B. (Irving, TX) A New Mystery Series
I am a frequent reader of British mysteries and am always on the lookout for a series new to me. I'm so glad to be introduced to Elly Griffiths and The Crossing Places. I was hooked 20 pages in by the main characters... and the locale. And now I am looking forward to seeing the relationships develop and to learn more about the history of this section of England. I would have liked to have had a second map locating Norfolk and the Saltmarsh on a map of England. But all in all a very good read.
Rated of 5
by Randi H. (Bronx, NY) Gripping Mystery Crossing Places is an engaging mystery set in England. The main character, Ruth, is an archaeologist and professor. I found myself really liking Ruth as well as the setting, which was a desolate area of Norfolk. The story kept me in suspense and wondering at the outcome until the very end.
I look forward to what I hope will be many more books in this series by Elly Griffiths.
Rated of 5
by Kay W. (West Hills, CA) avid reader Elly Griffiths' The Crossing Places
I was hooked from the beginning. Dr. Ruth Galloway's character is finely drawn and someone you can relate to and all the characters are believable and unique at the same time. Bringing the current time and the very distant past together was intriguing. The plot moves without a false step and you enjoy going along for the ride. A wonder read and I look forward to further adventures with Dr. Ruth Galloway.
Rated of 5
by Anne M. (Austin, TX) Mystery on the Flats
Elly Griffiths' new mystery is set on the Norfolk salt marshes in eastern England, and the bleak surroundings match perfectly the desolation felt by the families of two young girls who have gone missing from the area. Ten years pass between the two disappearances, with the same policeman in charge of both cases; however, in the latter case, he is "assisted" by a local archeologist, Ruth Galloway. Ruth's solitary life on the marshes is disrupted in more ways than one by the intrusion of this mystery, and Griffiths does an excellent job of making the reader feel the loneliness of the area and of Ruth herself -- and of the changes that occur to both.
Rated of 5
by Jill M. (Petaluma, CA) Rreview of The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths
I enjoyed reading The Crossing Places. Most of the characters I met I'm anxious to get to know better and some really bad ones won't be back! I look forward to the Ruth Galloway series. I enjoy reading the Louise Penny and Julia Spencer-Fleming series and expect Elly Griffiths' series will be as great. The ending was a real shocker and I can't wait for the next in the series to see how things develop.
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