In post-war Brighton, magician Max Mephisto grapples with a grisly murder that echoes his old stage act. When DI Edgar Stephens, his former wartime comrade, seeks his help, Max is drawn into a world where illusion and reality blur. As more victims appear, the duo must confront their shared past to unmask a killer with a flair for the theatrical. Griffiths weaves a spellbinding tale of friendship, magic, and murder that kept me guessing until the final, heart-stopping reveal.
Magician Max Mephisto and Detective Inspector Edgar Stephens return in this gripping mystery set in 1950s Brighton. When a girl’s body is found in a trunk, the duo must unravel a web of secrets and lies within the world of variety theater. As they delve deeper, they uncover a sinister connection to Max’s own act. With atmospheric prose and richly drawn characters, Griffiths masterfully blends nostalgia and suspense, keeping readers guessing until the final curtain falls.
In “The Blood Card,” Elly Griffiths weaves a captivating tale of mystery and magic set against the backdrop of 1950s Brighton. Detective Edgar Stephens and magician Max Mephisto reunite to solve a perplexing murder that leads them into the shadowy world of variety acts and television. As they unravel clues from a cryptic playing card, the duo faces personal challenges that test their friendship. Griffiths’ vivid prose brings the era to life, making you feel the sea breeze and hear the carnival music. A thrilling ride that kept me guessing until the very end.
Archaeologist Ruth Galloway returns in this gripping mystery, set against the haunting backdrop of Norfolk’s windswept coast. When a young girl’s bones are unearthed near an ancient stone circle, Ruth is drawn into a complex web of secrets and lies. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a chilling connection to a decades-old disappearance. With her keen insight and dry wit, Ruth must navigate personal dilemmas while racing to solve the case before another life is lost. Griffiths masterfully weaves together history, suspense, and human drama in this atmospheric page-turner.
In “The Lantern Men,” Elly Griffiths weaves a chilling tale that kept me up late into the night. Dr. Ruth Galloway, forensic archaeologist extraordinaire, is drawn back to Norfolk by a convicted killer’s tantalizing offer. As she unearths long-buried secrets, the line between past and present blurs. Griffiths’ knack for atmospheric storytelling shines through, making the marshlands feel alive with whispered mysteries. I found myself holding my breath during tense moments, completely immersed in Ruth’s world. A gripping read that’ll haunt you long after the last page.
In “The Chalk Pit,” Elly Griffiths weaves a gripping tale that had me on the edge of my seat. Set in Norwich, this atmospheric mystery follows forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway as she uncovers a network of underground tunnels and a chilling secret. Griffiths’ vivid prose brings the eerie chalk mines to life, and I found myself holding my breath during the tense cave scenes. With its complex characters and unexpected twists, this book kept me guessing until the very end. A perfect read for a rainy afternoon with a cup of tea.
Ruth Galloway, forensic archaeologist, finds herself drawn into a chilling mystery when a woman’s body is discovered near the shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. As Ruth delves deeper, she uncovers a web of secrets and lies in the quiet Norfolk town. With her old friend DCI Nelson by her side, Ruth must navigate local legends, religious fervor, and personal demons to solve the case. Griffiths weaves a haunting tale that kept me up late, turning pages and second-guessing every character. Her vivid descriptions of the misty coastline had me shivering, even on a warm night.
Ruth Galloway’s latest archaeological dig unearths a grim discovery: the bones of a Victorian murderess. As Ruth delves deeper, she finds herself entangled in a modern mystery that echoes the past. With her keen eye for detail and knack for uncovering secrets, Ruth races against time to solve both cases. Griffiths weaves a captivating tale of history, murder, and the thin line between justice and revenge. I couldn’t put it down, staying up way too late to finish just one more chapter!
Archaeologist Ruth Galloway unearths more than ancient bones when a child’s skeleton is discovered at a construction site. As she delves deeper, Ruth finds herself entangled in a web of secrets spanning decades. With her keen eye for detail and knack for uncovering the truth, Ruth races against time to solve the mystery. Griffiths weaves a captivating tale of suspense, blending forensic science with human drama. I found myself completely absorbed, unable to put the book down as I followed Ruth’s journey through Norfolk’s haunting landscapes.
Clare Cassidy’s life takes a chilling turn when her colleague is found dead, a line from a Gothic story by R.M. Holland beside her body. As a literature teacher specializing in Holland’s work, Clare is drawn into a sinister mystery that blurs fiction and reality. With her own diary entries appearing altered and a menacing presence lurking, Clare must unravel the truth before she becomes the next victim. Griffiths weaves a spine-tingling tale that kept me up late, jumping at every creak in my old house.