A Dying Fall - (Ruth Galloway Mysteries) by Elly Griffiths (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>Forensic archeologist Ruth Galloway investigates a heart-stopping case: an old university friend and fellow archeologist murdered in an arson attack.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>"<i>A Dying Fall</i>, like all of Griffiths' work, combines an intriguing plot with well-drawn characters--topped by the ever-fascinating Ruth--and a keen sense of place and history. Connoisseurs of thoughtful suspense will revel in its many pleasures."--<i>Richmond Times-Dispatch</i> <p/>When Ruth Galloway learns that her old university friend Dan Golding has died in a house fire, she is shocked and saddened. But when she receives a letter that Dan had written just before he died, her sadness turns to suspicion. <p/>The letter tells of a great archaeological discovery, but Dan also says that he is scared for his life. Was Dan's death linked to his find? The only clue is his mention of the Raven King, an ancient name for King Arthur. <p/>When she arrives in Lancashire, Ruth discovers that the bones reveal a shocking fact about King Arthur--and that the bones have mysteriously vanished. The case draws in DCI Nelson, determined to protect Ruth and their eighteen-month-old daughter, Kate. But someone is willing to kill to keep the bones a secret, and it is beginning to look as if no one is safe. <p/>"Another gem packed with offbeat, well-developed characters and a quirky, challenging mystery."--<i>Kirkus </i> <p/>"As with all Ruth Galloway mysteries, the application of forensic archaeology is intriguing . . . readers are in for a really good time with this flesh-and-blood bone expert."--<i>Booklist</i>, starred<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><i>A Dying Fall</i>, like all of Griffiths work, combines an intriguing plot with well-drawn characters topped by the ever-fascinating Ruth and a keen sense of place and history. Connoisseurs of thoughtful suspense will revel in its many pleasures. <i>Richmond Times-Dispatch</i> <br>When Ruth Galloway learns that her old university friend Dan Golding has died in a house fire, she is shocked and saddened. But when she receives a letter that Dan had written just before he died, her sadness turns to suspicion. <br>The letter tells of a great archaeological discovery, but Dan also says that he is scared for his life. Was Dan s death linked to his find? The only clue is his mention of the Raven King, an ancient name for King Arthur. <br>When she arrives in Lancashire, Ruth discovers that the bones reveal a shocking fact about King Arthur and that the bones have mysteriously vanished. The case draws in DCI Nelson, determined to protect Ruth and their eighteen-month-old daughter, Kate. But someone is willing to kill to keep the bones a secret, and it is beginning to look as if no one is safe. <br>"Another gem packed with offbeat, well-developed characters and a quirky, challenging mystery." <i>Kirkus </i> <br> As with all Ruth Galloway mysteries, the application of forensic archaeology is intriguing . . . readers are in for a really good time with this flesh-and-blood bone expert." <i>Booklist</i>, starred <br>[AU PHOTO] ELLY GRIFFITHS s Ruth Galloway novels have been praised as gripping (Louise Penny), highly atmospheric (New York Times Book Review) and must-reads for fans of crime fiction (Associated Press). She is the winner of the 2010 Mary Higgins Clark Award. <p>"<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>PRAISE FOR ELLY GRIFFITHS AND THE RUTH GALLOWAY SERIES <p/> Winner of the Mary Higgins Clark Award <br> Winner of the CWA Dagger in the Library Award <p/> "Galloway is an everywoman, smart, successful and a little bit unsure of herself. Readers will look forward to learning more about her." --<b><i>USA Today</i></b> <p/> "Elly Griffiths draws us all the way back to prehistoric times...Highly atmospheric." --<i><b>The New York Times Book Review</b></i> <p/> "Forensic archeologist and academic Ruth Galloway is a captivating amateur sleuth-an inspired creation. I identified with her insecurities and struggles, and cheered her on. " --<b>Louise Penny, author of the bestselling Armand Gamache series</b> <p/> "These books are must-reads." --<b>Deborah Crombie, author of the Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James series</b> <p/> "[Ruth Galloway's] an uncommon, down-to-earth heroine whose acute insight, wry humor, and depth of feeling make her a thoroughly engaging companion." --<b>Erin Hart, Agatha and Anthony Award nominated author of <i>Haunted Ground</i> and <i>Lake of Sorrows</i></b> <p/> "Ruth Galloway is a remarkable, delightful character...A must-read for fans of crime and mystery fiction." --<b><i>Associated Press</i></b> <p/> "Rich in atmosphere and history and blessed by [Griffith's] continuing development of brilliant, feisty, independent Ruth...A Room Full of Bones, like its predecessors, works its magic on the reader's imagination." --<b><i>Richmond Times-Dispatch</i></b> <p/> "Lovers of well-written and intelligent traditional mysteries will welcome [Griffith's] fourth book...A Room Full of Bones is a clever blend of history and mystery with more than enough forensic details to attract the more attentive reader." --<b><i>Denver Post</i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>ELLY GRIFFITHS's Ruth Galloway novels have been praised as "gripping"(Louise Penny) and "highly atmospheric" (<i>New York Times Book Review</i>). Griffiths is the winner of the 2010 Mary Higgins Clark Award.
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