The Janus Stone, 2 - (Ruth Galloway Mysteries) by Elly Griffiths (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In this riveting adventure with Ruth Galloway, Ruth and Detective Inspector Nelson investigate the remains of a child, found buried deep below an old house in Norwich.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>It's been only a few months since archaeologist Ruth Galloway found herself entangled in a missing persons case, barely escaping with her life. But when construction workers demolishing a large old house in Norwich uncover the bones of a child beneath a doorway--minus its skull--Ruth is once again called upon to investigate. Is it a Roman-era ritual sacrifice, or is the killer closer at hand?</p><p>Ruth and Detective Harry Nelson would like to find out--and fast. When they realize the house was once a children's home, they track down the Catholic priest who served as its operator. Father Hennessey reports that two children did go missing from the home forty years before--a boy and a girl. They were never found. When carbon dating proves that the child's bones predate the home and relate to a time when the house was privately owned, Ruth is drawn ever more deeply into the case. But as spring turns into summer it becomes clear that someone is trying very hard to put her off the trail by frightening her, and her unborn child, half to death.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>In Elly Griffiths s second novel starring Ruth Galloway, the forensic anthropologist, now expecting a child, undertakes a battle of wits with a deadly nemesis . . . Her inner strength as she battles social stigma and the hormonal fluctuations of pregnancy wonderfully complement the starkly wild Norfolk coast of England where Griffiths s novels are set. <i>USA Today</i> <br>It s only been a few months since forensic archeologist Ruth Galloway found herself entangled in a missing-child case, barely escaping with her life. But when constructions workers demolishing a large old mansion to make way for a new development uncover the bones of a child beneath a doorway minus its skull Ruth is once again called upon to investigate. Is it a Roman-era ritual sacrifice, or is the killer closer at hand? <br>When carbon dating proves that the child s bones predate the home and relate to a time when the house was privately owned, Ruth is drawn more deeply into the case. But as spring turns into summer, it becomes clear that someone is trying very hard to put her off the trail by frightening her, and her unborn child, half to death. <br> Delightfully twisted . . . Griffiths is a talented writer and, like its predecessor <i>The Crossing Places</i>, <i>The Janus Stone</i> exhibits her skill at character development and her ability to create a chilling and entirely believable story <i>Richmond Times-Dispatch</i> <br>Elly Griffiths lives near Brighton, on the English coast. <i>The Janus Stone</i> is the second in her Ruth Galloway crime series. <br>"<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>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></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>This is the second in her Ruth Galloway crime series.</p>
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