The Last Remains: The unmissable new book in the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries

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And it’s at this point in the conversation Elly reveals the exciting news for fans that in the autumn her archaeologist protagonist will be returning with her own guide to Norfolk. When builders renovating a cafe in King's Lynn unearth a human skeleton, they call for DCI Harry Nelson and Dr Ruth Galloway, Head of Archaeology at the University of North Norfolk. Ruth is preoccupied with the threatened closure of her department and by her ever-complicated relationship with Nelson. This brilliant series, brimming with comedy and compassion, has demonstrated that archaeology, just like the best crime fiction, is the study of everyday people . . . Elly Griffiths has honed her skills to become one of our very best writers. Bravo!” (For The Last Remains) — The Times (UK) Sadly, no. Author Elly Griffiths (real name Domenica De Rosa) has been very clear about the fact that book #15, The Last Remains, is the last Ruth Galloway novel.

The discovery of a missing woman’s bones forces Ruth and Nelson to finally confront their feelings for each other as they desperately work to exonerate one of their own. Meanwhile, renovations of an old Norfolk café, with the aim of re-opening as a fashionable tea room, reveal a skeleton hidden behind a wall. Soon, another murder is reported—this time of a female priest. As the village gets ready for its annual re-enactment of the Crucifixion, it becomes even more important to find the culprit before he or she takes another victim. This is it. The last book in Elly Griffiths ‘Dr. Ruth Galloway’ series. Fifteen books. Spanning 2009 to 2023. Oh, sure - Griffiths is being very gentle in adding “for now,” whenever she discusses this as the final book in the series … but her publisher Quercus is advertising it as “the final instalment in the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries,” and it does indeed read with finality. A lovely goodbye. The novel's finale is satisfying, and leaves room for more books if the author decides to continue the series at some point.Another sweltering month in Charlotte, another boatload of mysteries past and present for overworked, overstressed forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. Elly Griffith’s second series is about another place she knows very well, which is Brighton. The Brighton Mysteries take place in the 1950s and follow Detective Inspector Edgar Stephens and magician Max Mephisto. Thus Ruth worries about supporting her 12-year-old daughter Kate, who was conceived during Ruth's affair with Detective Chief Inspector Harry Nelson, a married man. I found the university storyline quite boring and although I enjoyed the introduction of Zoe in the last book she seemed to have no part in this story. For anyone who has followed this series, it is almost like being at home with the characters. You feel like you know them. You watch the kids grow up. The relationships ups and downs.

This is Elly Griffith’s most popular series and it also includes her debut under this name. The Ruth Galloway books follow the titular character who is a forensic archaeologist in Norfolk. When builders renovating a café in King’s Lynn find a human skeleton behind a wall, they call for DCI Harry Nelson and Dr Ruth Galloway, Head of Archaeology at the nearby University of North Norfolk. Ruth is preoccupied with the threatened closure of her department and by her ever-complicated relationship with Nelson. However, she agrees to look at the case. She studied English at university and went on to work in publishing for HarperCollins – but that urge to write never left her. Every year in Norwich, the Outcast Dead ceremony pays homage to souls laid to rest in local paupers' graves. Having recently discovered the remains of the infamous Mother Hook, Ruth is particularly interested in this year's event.The Last Remains ( Mariner Books) will rightfully jump to the top of many mystery lovers’ TBRN (to be read now!!) piles. It is purportedly the 16th and final book in Elly Griffith’s exciting and addictive series about Ruth Galloway, tenured college professor, forensic archeologist and crime solver who routinely aids the Norfolk police in active murder investigations and cold cases. Archaeological digs have yielded centuries old ancient graves and artifacts — and served as dumping grounds for more recent corpses.

Elly Griffiths' Ruth Galloway series of novels is one of the most popular British mystery series in recent years. The series follows Dr. Ruth Galloway, a forensic archaeologist, as she works with the police (particularly DCI Harry Nelson) in cases where her expertise can be of use. Partly, because her department at the made-up University of North Norfolk is under threat of closure. I wanted to bring that in because so many wonderful archaeology departments are being closed and I think it’s really terrible, so Ruth has that on her plate.However, the police find that Emily was involved with several men, so there are plenty of suspects......possibly including Cathbad. This is significant to the cops because Cathbad's life partner Judy is a detective on Nelson's team, and must be recused from the investigation. Griffiths expertly blends a well-wrought procedural with distinctive characters, academic politics, and romance. Fans old and new will be rewarded.” (For The Last Remains) — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Hook was executed in 1867 at Norwich Castle after murdering several children. With her new find, Ruth finds herself somewhat unwillingly in the limelight, appearing in a TV documentary alongside historian Dr. Frank Barker.

I do believe, the author does justice, furthering the stories not only of Ruth and Nelson, but also Kate, Cathbad, Judy, Cloughie, Tanya…and even a surprise character from an earlier story (Kleenex, may be needed). Elly Griffiths is the pen name for Domenica de Rosa. She wrote four novels under that name, though they are out of print these days.

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The plot is unlikely and stretches plausibility a touch too far but it comes to a satisfying conclusion in the end. This is one of those books I wanted to rush through to see how it ended while dreading it being over. I will admit to seeing Nelson in a new and not entirely favorable light this time. But the ending was totally satisfying. Griffiths makes sure to tie up loose ends and even brings in characters from past books. This definitely should not be read by anyone who hasn’t read the prior books. The trail leads Ruth and Nelson to the Neolithic flint mines in Grime's Graves. The race is on, first to find Cathbad and then to exonerate him, but will Ruth and Nelson uncover the truth in time to save their friend? As they investigate, Nelson and his team uncover a tangled web of relationships within the student group and the adults leading them. What was the link between the group and the King’s Lynn café where Emily’s bones were found? As it happens, Ruth's druid friend Cathbad (real name Michael Malone), who was 36-years-old at the time, was on the outing with Ballard and the undergraduates.