The Crossing Places
306
Novel • Fiction
Norfolk, England • Contemporary
2010
Adult
18+ years
The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths introduces forensic archaeologist Dr. Ruth Galloway, who assists in a police investigation after human bones are discovered in Norfolk. The discovery soon ties into the disappearance of a child, intertwining modern forensic science with ancient history and local mythology.
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The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths introduces forensic archaeologist Dr. Ruth Galloway, blending mystery and history. Readers appreciate the atmospheric setting and strong protagonist, but some find the pacing slow and the secondary characters underdeveloped. Overall, it's an engaging start to a promising series.
Fans of atmospheric mysteries with strong female protagonists, such as those in Tana French's In the Woods or Ann Cleeves' Raven Black, will appreciate Elly Griffiths' The Crossing Places. The novel weaves archaeology with modern crime-solving, appealing to readers who enjoy intellectual puzzles and rich, evocative settings.
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Elly Griffiths' inspiration for the character of Ruth Galloway came while she was walking across the salt marshes in Norfolk and imagined an archaeologist discovering ancient bones there.
The Crossing Places won the Mary Higgins Clark Award in 2011, recognizing it as an exemplary work of suspense and mystery while maintaining the author's signature style or theme.
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The character of Ruth Galloway is partly based on Griffiths’ husband, who is an archaeologist and shares a keen interest in history and ancient landscapes.
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306
Novel • Fiction
Norfolk, England • Contemporary
2010
Adult
18+ years
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