Room Full of Bones

Rich in atmosphere and history and blessed by [Griffiths] continuing development of brilliant, feisty, independent Ruth . . . A Room Full of Bones, like its predecessors, works its magic on the reader's imagination. Richmond Times-DispatchWhen Ruth Galloway arrives to supervise the opening of a coffin containing the bones of a medieval bishop, she finds the museums curator lying dead on the floor. Soon after, the museums wealthy owner is also found dead, in his stables. These two deaths could be from natural causes, but once again Ruth and DCI Harry Nelson cross paths during the investigation. When threatening letters come to light, events take an even more sinister turn. But as Ruths friends become involved, where will her loyalties lie? As her convictions are tested, Ruth and Nelson must discover how Aboriginal skulls, drug smuggling, and the mystery of The Dreaming hold the answers to these deaths, as well as the keys to their own survival. Lovers of well-written and intelligent traditional mysteries will welcome [Griffiths] 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. Denver Post"e;Galloway is an Everywoman, smart, successful and a little bit unsure of herself. Readers will look forward to learning more about her."e; USA Today

ELLY GRIFFITH's Ruth Galloway novels have been praised as "gripping" (Louise Penny), "highly atmospheric" (New York Times Book Review) and "entrancing from start to finish" (Kirkus Reviews). She has won a Mary Higgins Clark award and has been longlisted for a Dagger Award.