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The Lantern Men
- The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries, Book 12
- Narrated by: Jane McDowell
- Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
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Summary
Everything has changed for Dr Ruth Galloway.
She has a new job, home and partner and is no longer North Norfolk police's resident forensic archaeologist. That is, until convicted murderer Amyas 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 travellers to their deaths.
Is Amyas 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?
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"My favourite current series." (Val McDermid)
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- M
- 13-02-20
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I like these books from Elly Griffiths and this one didn't disappoint. They are original, I suppose it's called an archaeological bent, forensically and with a leaning to the new age. Normally not for me, however the stories and characters have become familiar and I am looking forward to the next. Disappointment was in the loud music intro and close and some sudden loud narration but the distant, electronic telephone conversations, which sadly I didn't catch, are irritating. I do like a good, even straightforward narration.
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- Kathycrewe
- 25-01-21
Wonderful series of novels.
Always excellent. Always I drop easily back into the characters’ lives. Always look forward hopefully to another book.
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- cheryl
- 12-02-20
A good tale but..
Not terribly much Archaeology going on, or local history. I felt like there was something missing from this one, and no I dont mean the dragging on and on and on of the Nelson/Galloway soap opera. Kind of bored with that now. Cathbad wasnt in evidence, and nor was any real police work. The danger at the end was muted because lets face it, we all knew what was going to happen. Sorry Elly, take a break from Ruths dodgy love life and give Nelson a break.. send him back to Blackpool for a bit and write something without Nelson in!
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- Susan Yoxall-Doyle
- 02-06-20
Re readable
A fabulous series x the characters are so believable x I read / listened to all x
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- Sarah Shergold
- 05-06-23
Another great twisting tale
I feel like I know all the characters so well now. Another great listen and a good twisting plot line that keeps you guessing.
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- Susie S
- 28-04-20
Another good Ruth Galloway follow on
I have had to make myself overcome the female narrator’s portrayal of Nelson in order to listen rather than read the books, most of which I have preferred to read in print. The voice just doesn’t sound right to me. I would have thought that a man would make a better job of it as for some reason they make a better job of women’s voices too. Picky I know, but given the popularity of the books, I would have thought they warrant a better narration. I still enjoy the stories though.
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- DartmoorDiva
- 18-03-20
Entertaining but rather 'samey'
I've read all the Ruth Galloway Mysteries and most are good, but some are slightly disappointing. This one seemed rather 'samey' despite the author moving the main character to Cambridge to try and add a bit of variety. I do wish Jane McDowell could manage a proper Norfolk accent rather than the standard 'country bumpkin'. The Ruth/Nelson relationship continues to enthral though!!
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- Mary Scullard
- 16-04-21
The Lantern Men
i have read all the books in this series and this is the best one.
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- Andrew Wootton
- 12-09-21
Good read but disappointing narration
I have Enjoyed the whole series but much prefer Jane Mcdowel’s various voices and intonation.
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- Cynthia
- 09-04-20
Bittersweet ending
I've read/listened to all the Dr Ruth Galloway novels and enjoyed them immensely. Characters you can engage and identify with; skillfully designed plots and endings which leave you begging for the next installment. Can't wait for the next book in the series.
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