Elly Griffiths
Elly Griffiths is the pen name of British author Domenica de Rosa, known for her mystery novels, particularly the Ruth Galloway series. Her work often combines elements of archaeology, history, and suspense.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. The Last Word
Natalka and Edwin run a detective agency in Shoreham, Sussex. Natalka lives with Benedict while her Ukrainian mother Valentyna joins them, making the tiny flat crowded. When local writer Melody Chambers is found dead and her family suspects murder, the pair trace a lead to a writers' retreat. After another writer dies they turn to detective Harbinder Kaur and uncover a plot stranger than fiction.
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2. Bleeding Heart Yard
When Cassie Fitzgerald attends a school reunion nearly twenty years after she and friends killed a classmate, she tries to keep the past buried. Cassie is now a married mother and a police officer who has almost erased the memory of that night. After MP Garfield Rice is found dead at the reunion, DI Harbinder Kaur leads the inquiry while Cassie suspects one of her classmates has struck again and skews the investigation until another attendee is found dead in Bleeding Heart Yard.
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3. The Postscript Murders
A ninety-year-old woman with a heart condition dies and Detective Sergeant Harbinder Kaur initially sees nothing suspicious. Natalka found many crime novels dedicated to Peggy, each bearing a mysterious postscript: PS: for PS. A gunman breaks in to steal a book and an author is found dead soon after. As attacks spread from an Aberdeen literary festival to Edinburgh, Kaur follows leads across Europe and questions how authors devise such realistic crimes.
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4. The Stranger Diaries
In this gripping mystery novel, a high school English teacher named Clare Cassidy becomes embroiled in a chilling murder investigation when her colleague is found dead under suspicious circumstances. As Clare delves into the case, she discovers eerie connections between the murder and the gothic stories of a long-deceased author she has been researching. The narrative unfolds through multiple perspectives, including Clare's, her teenage daughter Georgia's, and the detective assigned to the case, DS Harbinder Kaur. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, Clare must confront her own fears and the dark truths lurking within her seemingly ordinary life.
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5. A Room Full Of Bones
A Ruth Galloway Mystery
In this gripping mystery, forensic archaeologist Dr. Ruth Galloway finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue when she is called to examine a set of ancient bones discovered in a museum. As she delves deeper into the investigation, Ruth uncovers a series of sinister connections linking the bones to a local family, a mysterious curse, and a deadly drug ring. With the help of DCI Harry Nelson, she must navigate through layers of secrets and danger to unravel the truth, all while confronting her own personal challenges and the complexities of her relationship with Nelson.
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6. The House At Sea's End
In this gripping mystery, forensic archaeologist Dr. Ruth Galloway is called to investigate when six skeletons are discovered buried in a remote coastal area, their origins dating back to World War II. As Ruth delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a web of secrets and lies that have been hidden for decades, involving local families and wartime betrayals. With the help of DCI Harry Nelson, Ruth must navigate the treacherous waters of the past and present to uncover the truth, all while balancing the demands of her personal life and the dangers that lurk in the shadows.
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7. The Locked Room
A Ruth Galloway Mystery
In this gripping mystery, forensic archaeologist Dr. Ruth Galloway finds herself entangled in a perplexing case when a series of seemingly unrelated deaths occur during a pandemic lockdown. As Ruth navigates the eerie atmosphere of isolation, she uncovers a chilling connection between the victims and a mysterious locked room. With the help of DCI Harry Nelson, Ruth must unravel the secrets hidden within the room's walls, all while confronting her own personal challenges and the haunting specters of the past. The narrative weaves suspense and intrigue, drawing readers into a world where every clue could lead to a shocking revelation.
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8. The Night Hawks
A Dr. Ruth Galloway Mystery
In this gripping mystery, forensic archaeologist Dr. Ruth Galloway is drawn into a complex investigation when a group of metal detectorists, known as the Night Hawks, discover a body on a desolate Norfolk beach. As the police uncover a series of murders linked to the site, Ruth finds herself entangled in a web of ancient legends and modern-day secrets. With her keen intuition and expertise, she must navigate the intricate layers of the case, all while balancing her personal life and the ever-present challenges of working alongside DCI Harry Nelson. The story weaves together elements of suspense, history, and human emotion, creating a compelling narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
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9. The Lantern Men
In this gripping mystery, forensic archaeologist Dr. Ruth Galloway finds herself drawn back into the world of crime-solving when a convicted killer offers to reveal the location of more bodies in exchange for a reduced sentence. As Ruth navigates the eerie landscapes of Norfolk, she becomes entangled in a web of secrets, deception, and folklore surrounding the mysterious Lantern Men. With the help of her former colleague, DCI Harry Nelson, Ruth must unravel the truth behind the legends and confront her own past to bring justice to the victims and closure to their families.
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10. The Stone Circle
In this gripping mystery, forensic archaeologist Dr. Ruth Galloway is drawn into a chilling investigation when a series of anonymous letters hint at a connection to a past case involving a stone circle and a child's bones. As she delves deeper, Ruth finds herself entangled in a web of secrets and lies, where the past and present collide with deadly consequences. With the help of DCI Harry Nelson, she must unravel the truth before more lives are lost, all while confronting her own personal challenges and the complexities of her relationship with Nelson.
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11. The Dark Angel
A Ruth Galloway Mystery
In this gripping mystery, forensic archaeologist Dr. Ruth Galloway is drawn to a small Italian village when a fellow archaeologist requests her expertise on a Roman skeleton found beneath a local church. As Ruth delves into the ancient secrets buried in the bones, she becomes entangled in a web of modern-day intrigue and danger. The picturesque setting hides a community rife with secrets, and Ruth must navigate the complexities of past and present to uncover the truth. Alongside her personal struggles and relationships, she faces a chilling threat that could have deadly consequences, blending history with suspense in a tale of mystery and discovery.
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12. The Chalk Pit
A Ruth Galloway Mystery
In this gripping mystery, forensic archaeologist Dr. Ruth Galloway is drawn into a complex investigation when human bones are discovered in a series of underground tunnels beneath Norwich. As she delves deeper, Ruth uncovers a web of secrets linking the ancient past to the present, involving missing persons, homelessness, and a shadowy world beneath the city's surface. With the help of DCI Harry Nelson, Ruth must navigate personal and professional challenges to unravel the truth, all while confronting the darker aspects of human nature and the hidden histories that lie beneath the everyday world.
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13. The Woman In Blue
A Ruth Galloway Mystery
In a quaint English town, the discovery of a woman's body in a blue nightgown sets off a chilling investigation led by forensic archaeologist Dr. Ruth Galloway and DCI Harry Nelson. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a web of secrets and religious fervor that intertwines with the local community's history. With the backdrop of a mysterious Marian apparition and a conference for women priests, the duo must navigate through layers of deception and danger to uncover the truth, all while confronting their own personal challenges and relationships.
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14. The Ghost Fields
In this gripping mystery, forensic archaeologist Dr. Ruth Galloway is drawn into a chilling investigation when a World War II-era plane is unearthed in Norfolk, revealing a skeleton in the cockpit. As Ruth delves into the past, she uncovers a web of secrets and lies that link the present to a long-buried family feud. With the help of DCI Harry Nelson, Ruth navigates a landscape of deceit, uncovering connections between the wartime mystery and a modern-day murder, all while grappling with her own personal challenges and relationships.
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15. The Outcast Dead
A Ruth Galloway Mystery
In this gripping mystery, forensic archaeologist Dr. Ruth Galloway finds herself embroiled in a chilling investigation when the remains of a notorious Victorian child-murderer are discovered near Norwich Castle. As Ruth delves into the past, she is drawn into a contemporary case involving a series of child deaths, leading her to question the boundaries between history and the present. With Detective Chief Inspector Harry Nelson by her side, Ruth must navigate a web of secrets and lies, where the truth is as elusive as the ghosts of the past, and the stakes are higher than ever.
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16. A Dying Fall
A Ruth Galloway Mystery
In this gripping mystery, forensic archaeologist Dr. Ruth Galloway is drawn into a chilling investigation when her old university friend Dan Golding is found dead under suspicious circumstances. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of the English countryside, Ruth's expertise is called upon to unravel the secrets of a mysterious skeleton that Dan had been researching before his untimely demise. As she delves deeper, Ruth uncovers a web of academic rivalries, ancient legends, and modern-day threats, all while navigating her own personal challenges. With danger lurking at every turn, Ruth must piece together the clues before she becomes the next target.
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17. Ruth's First Christmas Tree
A Ruth Galloway Mystery
In this heartwarming holiday tale, Ruth Galloway, an archaeologist with a penchant for solving mysteries, finds herself navigating the festive season with a mix of excitement and trepidation. As she prepares to celebrate her first Christmas with her young daughter, Kate, Ruth is determined to create a magical experience, complete with a beautifully decorated tree. However, the season's cheer is tinged with the complexities of her personal life, including her relationship with DCI Harry Nelson. Amidst the holiday hustle, Ruth discovers that the true spirit of Christmas lies in the unexpected moments of joy and connection with those she holds dear.
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18. The Janus Stone
In this gripping archaeological mystery, forensic archaeologist Dr. Ruth Galloway is called to investigate a child's bones discovered beneath a demolished house in Norfolk. As she delves deeper into the case, Ruth uncovers a web of secrets linked to a former children's home and a Roman cult dedicated to the two-faced god, Janus. With the enigmatic DCI Harry Nelson by her side, Ruth navigates a labyrinth of historical intrigue and modern-day danger, all while grappling with personal challenges that threaten to unravel her life. The story masterfully intertwines past and present, creating a suspenseful narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
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19. The Crossing Places
In this gripping mystery, forensic archaeologist Dr. Ruth Galloway is drawn into a complex investigation when the bones of a child are discovered on the desolate salt marshes of Norfolk. Initially believed to be the remains of a girl who vanished a decade ago, the bones turn out to be much older, but the case takes a chilling turn when another child goes missing. As Ruth collaborates with the enigmatic Detective Chief Inspector Harry Nelson, she finds herself entangled in a web of ancient rituals, local legends, and modern-day secrets, all while confronting her own personal challenges and the haunting beauty of the landscape that surrounds her.
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20. The Last Remains
In this gripping installment of the Dr. Ruth Galloway series, the discovery of a skeleton in a hidden room at a local museum sets off a chain of events that unearths long-buried secrets and tests the bonds of friendship and loyalty. As forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway delves into the mystery, she finds herself entangled in a web of deceit and danger, where the past and present collide. With her personal life in turmoil and the stakes higher than ever, Ruth must navigate a complex investigation that challenges her professionally and personally, leading to a shocking revelation that could change everything.
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21. The Zig Zag Girl
Set in post-World War II England, this gripping mystery follows Detective Inspector Edgar Stephens as he investigates a series of gruesome murders that eerily mimic magic tricks. When a young woman's body is discovered cut into three parts, reminiscent of the "Zig Zag Girl" illusion, Edgar is drawn back into the world of stage magic, a realm he once knew well during his wartime service in a special operations unit. Teaming up with his old friend, the charismatic magician Max Mephisto, Edgar delves into a web of secrets, deception, and betrayal, where the line between illusion and reality blurs, and the past holds the key to solving the present-day crimes.
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