A Dying Fall: A Mystery: 5 (Ruth Galloway Mysteries)

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You can dig down through the layers but you can’t change the fact that time has passed and new strata have been laid on top. The letter tells of a great archaeological discovery, but Dan also says that he is scared for his life. In this book we discover more about our favourite characters from the previous books and also discover new characters added to the family.

This fifth novel has all the components which have made this series a firm favourite amongst crime fiction fans; namely excellent characterisation, old fashioned good honest humour and a unique mystery element. Unfortunately her friend, Dan, has died in a suspicious fire before Ruth receives the letter from him requesting her help. And yet, aside from the horror of the violence, the lasting impression of a viewing of this show is how very unreal our relationship with sound is, and particularly the sound of dying. This serendipity does not impress Harry's wife and I wonder if Griffiths is setting up a permanent rift between them. He wrote that he believed he had found “The Raven King” in an archeological dig, and wanted her to come give a second opinion on the bones.

The author pen name Elly Griffiths keeps you interested with arson, murder, suicide, kidnapping, etc. Harry is feeling nostalgic about his home turf and, as a result of him and Michelle taking their hols there, we’re also introduced to his and her respective families. Ruth makes her way to Lytham, a small town in the area, along with her 18-month-old daughter Kate and her friend Cathbad, godfather to Kate, who is coming along to babysit. To be honest this one was more bearable than the two previous ones but still not the kind of crime mystery I enjoy reading!In the distance, the sand glimmers like a mirage, and further still, the sea comes whispering in to shore, heralded by the seagulls flying high above the waves. As this series continues you get to know more about these characters who are all wonderful and interesting to read about.