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The Night Hawks (Ruth Galloway, #13)

Elly Griffiths
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The Night Hawks (Ruth Galloway, #13)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Elly Griffiths

The Night Hawks (Ruth Galloway, #13)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

322

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Norfolk, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Night Hawks by Elly Griffiths, forensic archaeologist Dr. Ruth Galloway teams up with DCI Nelson to investigate a series of mysterious deaths linked to the discovery of a Bronze Age artifact by a metal-detecting group called the Night Hawks. Their efforts uncover secrets that connect the past and the present.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

35,862 ratings

89%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Night Hawks by Elly Griffiths receives praise for well-crafted characters and a gripping plot that blends archaeology and crime. Reviewers appreciate the atmospheric setting and the return of beloved series protagonists. Some critics note a slower pace in sections and predictability in the mystery. Nonetheless, it remains a solid installment for series fans and crime fiction enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Night Hawks (Ruth Galloway, #13)?

A reader who revels in atmospheric, character-driven mysteries with a blend of archaeology and modern-day sleuthing would enjoy The Night Hawks by Elly Griffiths. Fans of The Crossing Places will appreciate Griffiths' riveting storytelling and the nuanced, evolving relationships of her characters.

4.4

35,862 ratings

89%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

322

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Norfolk, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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