The Ghost Fields

The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries, Book 7

De: Elly Griffiths

Narrado por: Clare Corbett

Norfolk is experiencing a July heat wave when a construction crew unearths a macabre discovery - a buried World War II plane with the pilot still inside. Forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway quickly realizes that the skeleton couldn't possibly be the pilot, and DNA tests identify the man as Fred Blackstock, a local aristocrat who had been reported dead at sea.

When the remaining members of the Blackstock family learn about the discovery, they seem strangely frightened by the news. Events are further complicated by a TV company that wants to make a film about Norfolk's deserted air force bases, the so-called Ghost Fields, which have been partially converted into a pig farm run by one of the younger Blackstocks. As production begins, Ruth notices a mysterious man lurking close to the Blackstocks' family home. Then human bones are found on the family's pig farm.

Can the team outrace a looming flood to find a killer?

©2015 Elly Griffiths (P)2015 Quercus Editions Ltd

A great mystery, a bit of history and Ruth...

These little mysteries are wonderful: great characters, compelling plots and the English countryside,
what more can you want? Ruth's life is complicated, romantic and frantic... but the books are the best.

Likable characters

The characters in this series are so deftly drawn, with all their human foibles and their virtues, they feel like real people, like friends.
The plots get a little outlandish at times, this one is a good example of that, but so beautifully written and always such a mixture of the super convoluted and the real down to earth that I’m always following right along, happily swallowing the author’s delicious Koolaid.

great context

Enjoyed the setting both historic and environmental for this installment of the Ruth Galloway saga. The mystery isn't really very deep or difficult to unravel, but the telling of it is most entertaining. I love the on-going mostly unfulfilled romance that has so much sadness shadowing it--how can this ever be resolved? Narration mostly very good except sometimes 'voices' are too rough and don't seem to fit the character of the personality; Nelson's voice especially too tough and Frank's seems too young and immature.

Ruth's Adventures Just Get Better!!

Ruth struggles with single parenting and still manages to solve murders!! Believable and entertaining!!! Harry remains as oblivious as ever.

another great Ruth Galloway story

I loved this story. I'm a huge fan girl of the Elly Griffiths/Ruth Galloway series. I adore the main characters and I really pay as much attention, if not more, to what is going on in their lives, the crime solving comes second to me, although that's awesome too. This story had a new narrator from all of the othersbive listened to. I read some harsh criticism of her, but I think she did a fabulous job and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

An intricate weaving of past and present lives …

… and the secrets people keep. As always, a sympathetic and oftentimes humorous depiction of Ruth and her motley group of friends. I love Ruth’s wry inner comments on her own and others’ motivations. We learn more about Nelson - and Michelle!- and poor Frank. Interesting story of Cluff … horrible family secrets, but there is redemption of sorts, if not a Christmas miracle. As always, I’m as interested in the main characters as I am in the murder. Very enjoyable.

Love Ruth series

Always learn something and enjoy characters and mystery. This reader is so enjoyable. Story keeps getting better

Did not disappoint! - Loved it!

I have enjoyed all the Ruth Galloway stories and this one was excellent! As always the narration is exceptional and very enjoyable. I hope their are still more in this series to come. Thank you Ms. Griffith for another job well done!

The ghost fields

I have thoroughly enjoyed all of the books in this series- the characters, the settings, and the plots. This is no exception.

Voice effects don’t help a weak story

First storyline that I felt was a little slapped together.
The voice effects of fading and laying static over phone calls and radio background was just very distracting and didn’t do anything to enhance the listening experience