The Dark Angel

By: Elly Griffiths

Narrated by: Jane McDowell

It’s not every day that you’re summoned to the Italian countryside on business, so when archaeologist Angelo Morelli asks for Ruth Galloway’s help identifying bones found in the tiny hilltop town of Fontana Liri, she jumps at the chance to go, bringing her daughter along with her for a working vacation. Upon arriving, she begins to hear murmurs of Fontana Liri’s strong resistance movement during World War II and senses the townspeople are dancing around a deeply buried secret. But how could that be connected to the ancient remains she’s been studying? 

Ruth is just beginning to get her footing in the dig when she’s thrown off-guard by the appearance of DCI Nelson. And when Ruth’s findings lead them to a modern-day murder, their holidays are both turned upside down, and they race to find out what darkness is lurking in this seemingly picturesque town.  

©2018 Elly Griffiths (P)2018 Recorded Books

Gripping Tale

Elly Griffith has written another wonderful novel. We learn a little about rural Italy, World War II, the Romans, and the complexity of policing no matter the location. The ongoing characters feel like family and I look forward to the next books.

loved it

This story really sucked me in. Character development and excitement. Can't wait for the next installment.

Love stories mixed

I really like this narrator! The story is knitted together with 2 locations and shifting emotions. My favorite of this series so far.

My Favorite Elly Griffiths so far!

I’ve adored everything I’ve read by Elly Griffiths, but there is something I can’t quite put my finger on that makes this book my favorite. Maybe it’s the character development, which I’ve always appreciated in her work, that seems to reach a new level here. It may also be the way she presents Ruth’s opinion of evangelicals, juxtaposed to other religious/spiritual beliefs and practices. It’s both skeptical, respectful, and questioning.

Great Series

I feel like I know the characters. These stories are interesting, suspenseful and fun. I listen on my morning walks and it makes it that much more enjoyable❤️