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The Ruth Galloway series is a collection of crime and mystery novels written by British author Elly Griffiths, who also publishes under her pen name Domenica de Rosa. The series features Ruth Galloway, a forensic archaeologist who resides near King's Lynn in Norfolk, England, and frequently collaborates with local police on investigations involving human remains found in archaeological contexts. The first novel, The Crossing Places, was published in 2009, and as of 2023, the series comprises 16 mainline novels. The books are set in the Norfolk region and incorporate elements of historical and prehistoric archaeology into the crime-solving process. The series continues to be published, with new entries released periodically.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2009 · Elly Griffiths
The Crossing Places is a 2009 book by Elly Griffiths. It is book 1 of the series Ruth Galloway.
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Buy on Amazon2010 · Elly Griffiths
The Janus Stone is a 2010 book by Elly Griffiths. It is book 2 of the series Ruth Galloway.
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Elly Griffiths
Archaeologists investigating coastal erosion on the north Norfolk coast unearth six bodies buried at a cliff's foot. Forensics expert Ruth Galloway…
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Buy on Amazon2012 · Elly Griffiths
A Room Full of Bones is a 2012 book by Elly Griffiths. It is book 4 of the series Ruth Galloway.
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2012 · Elly Griffiths
Ruth's First Christmas Tree is a 2012 book by Elly Griffiths. It is book 5 of the series Ruth Galloway.
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Elly Griffiths
A Dying Fall is a 2013 book by Elly Griffiths. It is book 6 of the series Ruth Galloway.
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Elly Griffiths
Forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway uncovers the bones of a Victorian murderess, Mother Hook, while DCI Harry Nelson investigates the deaths of…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · Elly Griffiths
The macabre discovery of a downed World War II plane, with the pilot's skeleton still inside, leads Ruth and DCI Nelson to uncover a wealthy family's…
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Buy on Amazon2016 · Elly Griffiths
In the medieval town of Little Walsingham, known as England's Nazareth, Ruth Galloway's friend Cathbad sees what he believes is a vision of the…
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Buy on Amazon2017 · Elly Griffiths
Ruth investigates human remains found in Norwich's old chalk-mining tunnels, noticing the bones appear boiled soon after death, while DCI Nelson…
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Buy on Amazon2018 · Elly Griffiths
Ruth Galloway travels to the Italian hilltop village of Fontana Liri to examine bones discovered by archaeologist Dr Franco Scarlatti, uncovering a…
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Buy on Amazon2019 · Elly Griffiths
In the eleventh installment of the Ruth Galloway series, Ruth and DCI Nelson are haunted by a ghost from their past just as their future lands on…
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Buy on Amazon2020 · Elly Griffiths
The Lantern Men is a 2020 book by Elly Griffiths. It is book 13 of the series Ruth Galloway.
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Buy on Amazon2021 · Elly Griffiths
The Night Hawks is a 2021 book by Elly Griffiths. It is book 14 of the series Ruth Galloway.
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Buy on Amazon2022 · Elly Griffiths
The Locked Room is a 2022 book by Elly Griffiths. It is book 15 of the series Ruth Galloway.
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Buy on Amazon2023 · Elly Griffiths
The Last Remains is a 2023 book by Elly Griffiths. It is book 16 of the series Ruth Galloway.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Ruth Galloway books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Crossing Places”. Start with “The Crossing Places.”
How many books are in the Ruth Galloway series?
We list 16 books by Elly Griffiths , published between 2009–2023.
Where can I buy the Ruth Galloway books?
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