Elly Griffiths is a renowned author celebrated for her captivating storytelling in the realm of mystery and Crime novels. With a remarkable career spanning numerous bestsellers, Griffiths has etched her name as the mastermind behind the beloved Locally set Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries  and the enthralling Brighton Mysteries.

Her exceptional talent has been acknowledged by esteemed institutions, earning her the prestigious CWA Dagger in the Library award. Notably, Griffiths has been shortlisted an impressive five times for the highly esteemed Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year, a testament to her skill in crafting gripping narratives.

With a rich portfolio of gripping Mysteries and a gift for crafting compelling narratives, Elly Griffiths continues to captivate readers with her unparalleled storytelling proweess.

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Ruth Galloway Series

Begin your journey right here! Explore the captivating world of the Dr. Ruth Galloway Mysteries and indulge in the irresistible allure of one of Britain's most beloved crime series.

Listed in order, start at the beginning, and join Forensic archaeologist Dr. Ruth Galloway after she is called following the discovery of a child’s set of bones in the salt marshes of North Norfolk.

1. The Crossing Places

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2. The Janus Stone

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3. The House at Sea's End

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4. A Room Full of Bones

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5. Dying Fall

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9. The Chalk Pit

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13. The Locked Room

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6. The Outcast Dead

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10. The Dark Angel

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14. The Last Remains

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7. The Ghost Fields

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11. The Stone Circle

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The Crossing Places: Special Edition

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8. The Woman in Blue

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12. The Lantern Men

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Brighton Mysteries Series

Magic, murder, and a mystery rooted in a murky wartime past. Meet DI Stephens and Max Mephisto in 1950’s Brighton.

Start at the beginning, where a girl’s body is found cut into three and Detective Inspector Edgar Stephens is reminded of a magic trick, the Zig Zag Girl.

1. The Zig Zag Girl

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2. Smoke and Mirrors

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3. The Blood Card

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4. The Vanishing Box

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5. Now You See Them

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6. The Midnight Hour

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Harbinder Kaur Series

This series if perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz, Agatha Christie and anyone who's ever wondered just how authors think up such realistic crimes...

Follow DS Harbinder Kaur’s journey as she falls into ‘where the great Gothic thrillers of the past leave off… goose-bump spooky, smart, and haunting’ stories.

1. The Stranger Diaries

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2. The Postscript Murders

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3. Bleeding Heart Yard

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Justice Jones Series

Missing maids, suspicious teachers and a snow storm to die for... For a fearless girl called Justice Jones, super-smart super-sleuth, it's just the start of a spine-tingling first term at Highbury House Boarding School for the Daughters of Gentlefolk. For fans of Robin Stevens, Katherine Woodfine and Enid Blyton.

1. A Girl Called Justice

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2. The Smugglers' Secret

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3. The Ghost in the Garden

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4. The Spy at the Window

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