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The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths

The Crossing Places

A Ruth Galloway Mystery

by Elly Griffiths
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  • First Published:
  • Jan 5, 2010, 320 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Sep 2010, 288 pages
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  • Judith W. (Brooklyn, NY)
    The Crossing Places
    This is a good start for a series that I hope carries on. The pairing of the female archeologist and the policeman works nicely and the plot and setting are different enough to hold one's interest. I was a little disappointed not to have more motivation supplied for the kidnapper/murderer but the book was on the whole a satisfying read.
  • Alan K. (Westport, MA)
    The Crossing Places
    I agree with Betty B. although a 5, in my mind reserved for the best of the best, seems too high a rating. The plot is enjoyable, the setting great but it is the character of Ruth Galloway that captures my primary interest. I would definitely be interested in reading further books in this series just to see what Ruth is up to.
  • Susan (Maple Grove, MN)
    “not quite earth, not quite sea”
    This book pairs archaeology with criminal investigation – a good pairing since both disciplines use clues to solve mysteries. The characters are pretty well developed and interesting. You get a good feel for the locale, and learn about an area that is "not quite earth, not quite sea" which was sacred to Iron Age dwellers. I was intrigued enough with the locale and characters to think I would read the next in the series.
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