Nov 29, 2023dsw3914 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
This was the 2nd of the series. I did not care for the first so much but wanted to give the series a chance to get better. After reading this one, I won't be reading any more. I do like the mystery part but there is only 1 minor character…
Oct 18, 2022juliainman rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I started with the first book and am glad I did. I think of Ruth as someone who could be a friend. Liked the story, the characters and the whole story. Not gripping all the way through, but kept me wanting to read.
May 22, 2022FloraWest rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
So, quite a good mystery that I wish wasn't *so* buried (as it were) in the main character's personal life. There are overlaps but I hope the next book focuses more on her using her forensic anthropology skills to help solve the case.…
Mar 24, 2021pozrob rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I find Griffiths’ books are consistently good reads. Never overly complicated and do a good job of keeping the reader’s attention. I do think that the word ‘Victorian’, both as a noun and an adjective was overused throughout the book. I’ve…
Feb 02, 2021maipenrai rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
This is only the second book in the Ruth Galloway series, but I am getting a little tired of the damsel in distress theme. Also another pet is killed which I do not like. I will try one more and hope for the best. Kristi & Abby Tabby
Aug 15, 2020ShamaBole rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
It's alright and luckily the main characters aren't overly superstitious. But it's still too riddled with religion and stupid fanaticism for my taste. Also, being overweight isn't about cultural standards - it is a health hazard. Let's not…
Aug 04, 2019ValleriM rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I found The Janus Stone to be a more satisfying mystery novel than the first in the series. It was fascinating to read about ancient gods and ritual practices ... not to mention this book included an escalating series of dangerous pranks…
Aug 31, 2018gloryb rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
In this novel, Ruth is involved in dating bones found in 2 digs - one with a Roman past and the other one more recent. The author incorporates stories about the Roman god Janus into the plot which has a few suspenseful scenes based on…
Jun 22, 2017LauraSteinert rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Read Crossing Places first. It is not nearly as good as The Janus Stone, but you will really want the background. The narrator of this story is much better than the original narrator, who sadly got bogged down in lengthy descriptions of…
Sep 03, 2012samdog123 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Read Elly Griffiths' first book The Crossing Places a few years ago and really enjoyed it! Ruth Galloway, a forensic anthropologist, is a great character. A bit on the frumpy side, she's clever, charming and determined. Inspector…
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Aug 29, 2012Gail123 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Another good read from Elly .enjoyed all of her books.
Another good Ruth Galloway mystery. This one keeps you guessing a bit. Took a while to figure out which missing child was the victim and didn't find out which possible suspect was the killer until the very end. One guy who seemed like a…
Jul 01, 2011jenzbooks rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This one's even better than The Crossing Places! Ruth Galloway, the awkward overweight forensic archaeologist is quietly brilliant, helplessly in love and somehow the perfect target for another killer. Moody and creepy!
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Jun 08, 2011brianreynolds rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
It's hard not to fall in love with the portly (now pregnant as well,) timid ( dare I say almost "Canadian"), bookish archaeologist, Ruth Galloway. It's utterly believable that the men in her life find her unprepossessing. What she lacks…
Jan 18, 2011debwalker rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Fans of character-driven suspense and atmospheric writing are sure to enjoy this new mystery series. Forensic anthropologist Ruth Galloway discovers ominous links to ancient sacrificial rites when a child's headless skeleton turns up in…
Aug 28, 2010gardening_girl rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I started reading the series out of order, so I missed the first book, The Crossing Places. I enjoyed this book so much that I must go back to the library, just to find out how Ruth Galloway and DCI Harry Nelson met. I was wondering who…
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