The Lantern Men

De: Elly Griffiths

Narrado por: Jane McDowell

Forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway changed her life - until a convicted killer tells her that four of his victims were never found, drawing her back to the place she left behind.

Everything has changed for Ruth Galloway. She has a new job, home, and partner, and she is no longer North Norfolk police’s resident forensic archaeologist. That is, until convicted murderer Ivor March offers to make DCI Nelson a deal. Nelson was always sure that March killed more women than he was charged with. Now March confirms this and offers to show Nelson where the other bodies are buried - but only if Ruth will do the digging.

Curious, but wary, Ruth agrees. March tells Ruth that he killed four more women and that their bodies are buried near a village bordering the fens, said to be haunted by the Lantern Men, mysterious figures holding lights that lure travelers to their deaths.

Is Ivor March himself a lantern man, luring Ruth back to Norfolk? What is his plan, and why is she so crucial to it? And are the killings really over?

©2020 Elly Griffiths (P)2020 Quercus Editions Limited

Excellent as always

A bit darker than usual but kept pace and all favorite characters appear including Flint

Plenty of Plot Twists

I love Elly Griffiths' stories, and enjoyed this one thoroughly. The plot twists kept me guessing. I just can't see the everlasting attraction to Harry. Ruth should move on!

Pretty good

I wouldn't say it's the best in the series but it's still pretty good.

I could have done without hearing the narrator swallowing all the time but hey it happens. The woman that does the "Thank you for being a recorded books listener" sound very depressed.

I won't go into details about the book cause the summary describes it well enough. I can also accidentally give things away.

wonderful

love love love, this book I have all the books in the series the only problem is having to wait for the next one

Perfection

I enjoyed everything about this title. I was eagerly waiting for this new book in the series and I wasn't disappointed. The narrator was perfect as was the story. The only downside is that I now have to wait for the next one.

Entertaining and surprising!

My only minor not so positive comment is when the narrator speaks for Frank, it’s a little off putting. Other than him the other voices are great, especially Ruth and Katie! I don’t want the series to end!

Another interesting novel by E Griffiths

I’ve been a fan of this series for years now because there are always interesting mysteries and the main characters are like able and well developed. This novel had some interesting twists that kept me guessing who the murderer was. Enjoyable

Another brilliant Dr Ruth Galloway

Elly Griffiths does not disappoint in the latest Dr Ruth Galloway mystery. Her dialogue is, as ever, excellent and her moving from one scene to another, with a different character’s viewpoint, seamless.
Now to wait for the next one.

Wonderful listen

This is another wonderful entry in the Ruth Galloway series. Ruth is a forensic anthropologist and, as always, the mysteries need her talents to solve. Reading about Ruth though is so much more than a murder or multiple murder mystery. She is funny and smart and lost and stumbling and competent and somewhat insecure. She is a joy to read about as well as her partner in crime and life, DI Harry Nelson. The Stone Circle was my favorite in this series until now, The Lantern Men shows growth in Ruth and her cast of very interesting characters. I can't wait to read the next in the series. The audio book has a great narrator, Jane McDowell, who does a wonderful job with the many characters. If you haven't read any of the Ruth Galloway series, start with The Stone Circle as you will enjoy the progression. I can't wait for the next in the series! Listen to them all, you won't be sorry.

Wish there were more!

Favorite series at the moment. Love the characters, love the narration. Love the story. Real people, flaws and all, great listen.