About the book
In this thrilling mystery, “brilliant, feisty, independent” forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway and DCI Harry Nelson investigate a seemingly cursed collection of Aboriginal skulls that are causing people to die from a mysterious fever—and the next person to fall ill is Nelson himself (Richmond Times-Dispatch).
When 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.
DCI Harry Nelson is called in to investigate this perplexing forensic mystery, thrusting him into Ruth’s path once more. 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, this team of amateur sleuth and detective 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.
“Lovers 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
\"Galloway is an Everywoman, smart, successful, and a little bit unsure of herself. Readers will look forward to learning more about her.\"—USA Today
Editions of Room Full Of Bones
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780544001121
- EBook
- ISBN 9780547506975
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In this thrilling mystery, “brilliant, feisty, independent” forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway and DCI Harry Nelson investigate a seemingly cursed collection of Aboriginal skulls that are causing people to die from a mysterious fever—and the next person to fall ill is Nelson himself (Richmond Times-Dispatch).
When 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.
DCI Harry Nelson is called in to investigate this perplexing forensic mystery, thrusting him into Ruth’s path once more. 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, this team of amateur sleuth and detective 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.
“Lovers 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
\"Galloway is an Everywoman, smart, successful, and a little bit unsure of herself. Readers will look forward to learning more about her.\"—USA Today
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Room Full Of Bones about?
In this thrilling mystery, “brilliant, feisty, independent” forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway and DCI Harry Nelson investigate a seemingly cursed collection of Aboriginal skulls that are causing people to die from a mysterious fever—and the next person to fall ill is Nelson himself (Richmond Times-Dispatch).
When 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.
DCI Harry Nelson is called in to investigate this perplexing forensic mystery, thrusting him into Ruth’s path once more. 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, this team of amateur sleuth and detective 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.
“Lovers 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
\"Galloway is an Everywoman, smart, successful, and a little bit unsure of herself. Readers will look forward to learning more about her.\"—USA Today
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Room Full Of Bones?
Fiction > Horror, ghost stories and supernatural fiction
Where can I read a sample of Room Full Of Bones?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780544001121
Is Room Full Of Bones part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Ruth Galloway Mysteries
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Room Full Of Bones?
Elly Griffiths
Who is the Publisher of the book Room Full Of Bones?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Room Full Of Bones is available as paperback(ISBN 9780544001121) and ebook(ISBN 9780547506975)
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