I have had this book for some time and had almost started it a few time, however the other day, it just appealed so I settled down with it.
The ‘heroine’ Dr Ruth Galloway, is a forensic archaeologist, who lives in a small cottage on the edge of the salt marches in Norfolk, a bleak desolate place. D.C.I. Harry Nelson asks her for some advice on a case he is working as some bones have been recovered and he needs her help in dating them. There was a case some years before when a young girl went missing which has haunted Harry and he wants to know if these bones could be hers.
These bones are over two thousand years old, but mark the beginning of their ‘partnership.’ Ruth I found to be so normal, nearing 40 a bit over weight out of condition, living alone with her 2 cats. She has insecurities broken relationships in her past a good friend who lives nearby with whom she has the occasional girl’s night in, a very normal well rounded character.
As Harry confides in her that he is haunted by the missing girl and has been receiving anonymous letters about it for some time, they begin to get closer and Ruth is drawn into the investigation when another young girl disappears.
I found it exciting yet believable, I could identify and understand what was going on, when it becomes apparent that Ruth is in danger it all steps up a notch and some long buried secrets come out into the open.
I did try to guess ‘who done it’ but in the end I was wrong! I then decided to check out the next book in the series and was delighted to find it ready and waiting on my kindle. I know what I am doing this afternoon.
