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The Night Hawks

Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries 13

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The Night Hawks

By: Elly Griffiths
Narrated by: Jane McDowell
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 'SET IN DIVINE NORTH NORFOLK. INTENSELY ATMOSPHERIC AND GREAT' India Knight

Dr Ruth Galloway returns to the moody and beautiful landscape of North Norfolk to confront another killer. A devastating new case for our favourite forensic archaeologist in this acclaimed and bestselling crime series.

The Night Hawks, a group of metal detectorists, are searching for buried treasure when they find a body on the beach in North Norfolk. At first Nelson thinks that the dead man might be an asylum seeker but he turns out to be a local boy, Jem Taylor, recently released from prison. Ruth is more interested in the treasure, a hoard of Bronze Age weapons. Nelson at first thinks that Taylor's death is accidental drowning, but a second death suggests murder.

Nelson is called to an apparent murder-suicide of a couple at the isolated Black Dog Farm. Local legend talks of the Black Shuck, a spectral hound that appears to people before they die. Nelson ignores this, even when the owner's suicide note includes the line, 'He's buried in the garden.' Ruth excavates and finds the body of a giant dog.

All roads lead back to this farm in the middle of nowhere, but the place spells serious danger for anyone who goes near. Ruth doesn't scare easily. Not until she finds herself at Black Dog Farm ...

(P)2021 Quercus Editions Limited©2021 Elly Griffiths Crime Crime Fiction Fiction Historical Mystery Murder

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Set in divine north Norfolk ... intensely atmospheric and great. I envy people who haven't come across them yet
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I always look forward to new books in this series and they never disappoint. I'm not sure how Elly keeps coming up with fresh ideas but she does and keeps you guessing til the end. Can't wait for the next installment!

Another top Ruth and Nelson story

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Ruth is back in Norfolk and has taken Phil's old job as head of Archaeology at UNN. Amazingly her daughter, Kate, is now 10!! Ruth becomes involved in another of DI Nelson's cases when a body is found on the beach. Once again Elly Griffiths seamlessly weaves local legend into the story. This time we hear about the Black Shuck- a large black dog who is a harbinger of death.

As always the story is fascinating with several different strands which all come together as the book hurtles to a heart stopping conclusion where several of the characters are in mortal danger.

I'm completely up to date with this series now and can't believe I'll have to wait a year to see what's happening in Ruth's life!

Superb

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Another wonderful few hours with these lovely characters and excellent reader. story was a little weaker this time but then how many murder/ forensic scenarios can you get in an area. Love the archeology and the way the stories are woven and above all the much loved characters so well written. can't wait for the next one.

so enjoyable

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Interesting to listen to all the intriguing thoughts of people to find the culprit of a crime and the hours that must go into solving crimes every day and finding out some of the stories of the North Norfolk coast.

Interesting

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As well as a good stand alone story I love the development of Ruth and Nelson's relationship. Elly manages to make the characters believable, likeable but never boring

Excellent as usual

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