The Crossing Places (Ruth Galloway, #1)
by Elly Griffiths
The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths holds a well received rating of 3.87 out of 5, based on 12.4K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 304 pages.
About The Crossing Places
Forensic archaeologist Dr. Ruth Galloway is in her late thirties and lives happily alone with her two cats in a bleak, remote area near Norfolk, land that was sacred to its Iron Age inhabitants—not quite earth, not quite sea. But her routine days of digging up bones and other ancient objects are harshly upended when a child’s bones are found on a desolate beach. Detective Chief Inspector Nelson calls Galloway for help, believing they are the remains of Lucy Downey, a little girl who went missing a decade ago and whose abductor continues to taunt him with bizarre letters containing references to ritual sacrifice, Shakespeare, and the Bible. Then a second girl goes missing and Nelson receives a new letter—exactly like the ones about Lucy. Is it the same killer or a copycat murderer, linked in some way to the site near Ruth’s remote home?
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Elly Griffiths |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 304 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.87 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,427 |
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What genre is The Crossing Places?
The Crossing Places is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Crossing Places worth reading?
Based on 12.4K reader ratings, The Crossing Places has an average score of 3.87 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Crossing Places?
The Crossing Places has 304 pages.
Who wrote The Crossing Places?
The Crossing Places was written by Elly Griffiths. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for The Crossing Places?
The ISBN-13 for The Crossing Places is 9780547229900.0.
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