A Room Full of Bones - Elly Griffiths

nRich in atmosphere and history and blessed by Griffith's] continuing development of brilliant, feisty, independent Ruth . . .

A Room Full of Bones, like its predecessors, works its magic on the reader's imagination. --Richmond Times-Dispatch nWhen Ruth Galloway arrives to supervise the opening of a coffin containing the bones of a medieval bishop, she finds the museum's curator lying dead on the floor. Soon after, the museum's wealthy owner is also found dead, in his stables.

n nThese two deaths could be from natural causes, but once again Ruth and DCI Harry Nelson cross paths during the investigation. When threatening letters come to light, events take an even more sinister turn. But as Ruth's friends become involved, where will her loyalties lie?

As her convictions are tested, Ruth and Nelson must discover how Aboriginal skulls, drug smuggling, and the mystery of The Dreaming hold the answers to these deaths, as well as the keys to their own survival. n nLovers of well-written and intelligent traditional mysteries will welcome Griffith's] fourth book . .

. A Room Full of Bones is a clever blend of history and mystery with more than enough forensic details to attract the more attentive reader. --Denver Post n nGalloway is an Everywoman, smart, successful and a little bit unsure of herself.

Readers will look forward to learning more about her. --USA Today n