Ruth Galloway mystery #3. I like this series. ( )

Not as gripping as the previous two in this series, but still a good read. ( )

Third in the Ruth Galloway series and in this one some bones are discovered at the foot of a cliff. DCI Nelson is on the case and it seems the bones have been there possibly since the Second World War.

I always like to read books in order and I am so glad that I am in with this series. The book could be read without reading the first two as there are plenty of references but I would recommend in order.

I don't like police procedure books but have read them in the past. This series however isn't heavy with the police procedure but more about the characters. This for me is the best part. The relationship with the two main characters does remind me of why I enjoyed the Alex Kava books featuring Maggie O'Dell, I'm getting the same vibes.

The plot to this story was interesting and I quite enjoyed the book overall. I didn't guess who was the perp and that character did seem to be the last one I would have though of.

Cathbad is such a great character and I have to say my favourite so far. I do hope he is around for the rest of the series. This story has ended with a very interesting situation so that will be something to look forward to in the next book also.

Enjoying the series so far so will definitely be reading book four very soon whilst events are fresh in my mind. ( )

Ruth Galloway, a forensic archaeologist, is called to investigate six skeletons found near the beach. She and her colleagues unearth secrets never meant to be shared. Elly Griffiths has created an authentic character who, along with her friends continues to grow and learn. ( )

Dr. Ruth Galloway is juggling the care of her five-month-old daughter, her relationship with DCI Nelson, and bones discovered on an eroding seashore. These bones are found with tied wrists and gunshot wounds in the back of the neck.

Testing determines that the bones are about 70 years old and from Germany which puts their deaths during World War II. That would be an interesting historical mystery if DCI Nelson doesn't have to investigate suspicious deaths of some of the very few remaining survivors who might know what happened to the men found buried. Someone clearly wants to cover up what happened when these Germans showed up on the coast.

Ruth is also dealing with developing a routine for the care of her daughter Ruth and suffers from mother-guilt when she has to leave her in order to do her work as a forensic archaeologist. Ruth is also trying to find some balance with Nelson who wants to be a helpful caring father but doesn't want to blow up his marriage or ruin his relationship with his almost-grown daughters. It doesn't help the Nelson's wife wants to help Ruth whom she sees, rightly, as a woman a bit out of depth in raising a baby.

This was a great story and entertaining mystery. I love the setting and the characters. ( )