The Chalk PitThe Chalk Pit
a Ruth Galloway Mystery
First U.S. edition.
Title rated 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 288 ratings(288 ratings)
eBook, 2017
Current format, eBook, 2017, First U.S. edition, See item page for details.Summoned to investigate a set of human remains discovered in one of Norwich's chalk-mining tunnels, Ruth teams up with DCI Nelson to search for a missing homeless person whose demise may be tied to Ruth's case and a string of murders. By the award-winning author of the Magic Men mysteries.
In this labyrinthine mystery, Ruth and Nelson investigate a string of murders and disappearances deep within the abandoned tunnels hidden far beneath the streets of Norwich.
Winner of the CWA Dagger in the Library Award
Praise for Elly Griffiths' Ruth Galloway series
'Gripping.' 'Louise Penny | 'Highly atmospheric.' 'New York Times Book Review
'remarkable, delightful.' 'Associated Press | 'must-reads.' 'Deborah Crombie
'Wonderfully rich . . . A great series.' 'Guardian | 'smart, down-to-earth, and completely believable.' 'Mercury News
Far below Norwich is a maze of old mining tunnels. When 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's 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 killer has only just begun'and that more bodies may be underfoot.
Winner of the CWA Dagger in the Library Award
 
Praise for Elly Griffiths&; Ruth Galloway series
 
&;Gripping.&; &;Louise Penny | &;Highly atmospheric.&; &;New York Times Book Review 
&;Remarkable, delightful.&; &;Associated Press | &;Must-reads.&; &;Deborah Crombie
&;Wonderfully rich . . . A great series.&; &;Guardian | &;Smart, down-to-earth, and completely believable.&; &;Mercury News
 
Far below Norwich is a maze of old mining tunnels. When 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&;s 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 killer has only just begun&;and that more bodies may be underfoot.
In this labyrinthine mystery, Ruth and Nelson investigate a string of murders and disappearances deep within the abandoned tunnels hidden far beneath the streets of Norwich.
Winner of the CWA Dagger in the Library Award
Praise for Elly Griffiths' Ruth Galloway series
'Gripping.' 'Louise Penny | 'Highly atmospheric.' 'New York Times Book Review
'remarkable, delightful.' 'Associated Press | 'must-reads.' 'Deborah Crombie
'Wonderfully rich . . . A great series.' 'Guardian | 'smart, down-to-earth, and completely believable.' 'Mercury News
Far below Norwich is a maze of old mining tunnels. When 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's 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 killer has only just begun'and that more bodies may be underfoot.
Winner of the CWA Dagger in the Library Award
 
Praise for Elly Griffiths&; Ruth Galloway series
 
&;Gripping.&; &;Louise Penny | &;Highly atmospheric.&; &;New York Times Book Review 
&;Remarkable, delightful.&; &;Associated Press | &;Must-reads.&; &;Deborah Crombie
&;Wonderfully rich . . . A great series.&; &;Guardian | &;Smart, down-to-earth, and completely believable.&; &;Mercury News
 
Far below Norwich is a maze of old mining tunnels. When 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&;s 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 killer has only just begun&;and that more bodies may be underfoot.
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