About the book
Ruth Galloway—whom #1 New York Times bestselling author Louise Penny calls \"a captivating amateur sleuth\"—investigates a string of murders deep within the abandoned tunnels of Norwich in an award-winning archaeological mystery. Winner of the CWA Dagger in the Library Award
Far below Norwich is a maze of old mining tunnels. When forensic anthropologist Ruth Galloway is called to examine a set of human remains in one of them, she notices the bones are almost translucent, a sign they were boiled soon after death. Once more, she finds herself at the helm of a murder investigation. Meanwhile, DCI Nelson is looking for a homeless woman who he hears has gone \"underground.\" Could she have disappeared into the labyrinth? And if so, is she connected to the body Ruth found? As Ruth and Nelson investigate the tunnels, they hear rumors of secret societies, cannibalism, and ritual killings. And when a dead body is found with a map of what seems to be the full maze, they realize their hunt for the serial killer has only just begun—and that more bodies may be underfoot.
The Ruth Galloway series is:
\"Remarkable, delightful.\" —Associated Press
\"Wonderfully rich.\" —Guardian
\"Smart, down-to-earth.\" —Mercury News
Editions of Chalk Pit
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781328915351
- EBook
- ISBN 9780544750524
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Ruth Galloway—whom #1 New York Times bestselling author Louise Penny calls \"a captivating amateur sleuth\"—investigates a string of murders deep within the abandoned tunnels of Norwich in an award-winning archaeological mystery. Winner of the CWA Dagger in the Library Award
Far below Norwich is a maze of old mining tunnels. When forensic anthropologist Ruth Galloway is called to examine a set of human remains in one of them, she notices the bones are almost translucent, a sign they were boiled soon after death. Once more, she finds herself at the helm of a murder investigation. Meanwhile, DCI Nelson is looking for a homeless woman who he hears has gone \"underground.\" Could she have disappeared into the labyrinth? And if so, is she connected to the body Ruth found? As Ruth and Nelson investigate the tunnels, they hear rumors of secret societies, cannibalism, and ritual killings. And when a dead body is found with a map of what seems to be the full maze, they realize their hunt for the serial killer has only just begun—and that more bodies may be underfoot.
The Ruth Galloway series is:
\"Remarkable, delightful.\" —Associated Press
\"Wonderfully rich.\" —Guardian
\"Smart, down-to-earth.\" —Mercury News
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chalk Pit about?
Ruth Galloway—whom #1 New York Times bestselling author Louise Penny calls \"a captivating amateur sleuth\"—investigates a string of murders deep within the abandoned tunnels of Norwich in an award-winning archaeological mystery. Winner of the CWA Dagger in the Library Award
Far below Norwich is a maze of old mining tunnels. When forensic anthropologist Ruth Galloway is called to examine a set of human remains in one of them, she notices the bones are almost translucent, a sign they were boiled soon after death. Once more, she finds herself at the helm of a murder investigation. Meanwhile, DCI Nelson is looking for a homeless woman who he hears has gone \"underground.\" Could she have disappeared into the labyrinth? And if so, is she connected to the body Ruth found? As Ruth and Nelson investigate the tunnels, they hear rumors of secret societies, cannibalism, and ritual killings. And when a dead body is found with a map of what seems to be the full maze, they realize their hunt for the serial killer has only just begun—and that more bodies may be underfoot.
The Ruth Galloway series is:
\"Remarkable, delightful.\" —Associated Press
\"Wonderfully rich.\" —Guardian
\"Smart, down-to-earth.\" —Mercury News
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Chalk Pit?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Anthologies
Where can I read a sample of Chalk Pit?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781328915351
Is Chalk Pit 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 Chalk Pit?
Elly Griffiths
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Chalk Pit is available as paperback(ISBN 9781328915351) and ebook(ISBN 9780544750524)
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