When the skeleton of a Cambridge archaeology student who went missing in the 1990s is discovered during building works, Dr Ruth Galloway is reunited with her former Professor and a fellow coursemate - both of whom fall under suspicion in Griffiths' gripping latest.
Longlisted for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2024
The unmissable new book in the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries.
Ruth and Nelson are working on a murder case in which Cathbad emerges as the prime suspect. Can they uncover the truth in time to save their friend?
When builders renovating a cafe in King's Lynn find a human skeleton behind a wall, they call for DCI Harry Nelson and Dr Ruth Galloway, Head of Archaeology at the nearby University of North Norfolk. Ruth is preoccupied with the threatened closure of her department and by her ever-complicated relationship with Nelson. However, she agrees to look at the case.
Ruth sees at once that the bones are modern. They are identified as the remains of Emily Pickering, a young archaeology student who went missing in the 1990s. Emily attended a course run by her Cambridge tutor. Suspicion falls on him and also on another course member - Ruth's friend Cathbad, who is still frail following his near death from Covid.
As they investigate, Nelson and his team uncover a tangled web of relationships within the student group and the adults leading them. What was the link between the group and the King's Lynn cafe where Emily's bones were found? Then, just when the team seem to be making progress, Cathbad disappears. Was it guilt that led him to flee? The trail leads Ruth and Nelson to the Neolithic flint mines in Grimes Graves which are as spooky as their name. The race is on, first to find Cathbad and then to exonerate him, but will Ruth and Nelson uncover the truth in time to save their friend?
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
ISBN: 9781529409758
Number of pages: 384
Weight: 273 g
Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 30 mm
This brilliant series, brimming with comedy and compassion, has demonstrated that archaeology, just like the best crime fiction, is the study of everyday people . . . Elly Griffiths has honed her skills to become one of our very best writers. Bravo! - The Times
Griffiths has brought the series to such a satisfying conclusion - Mail on Sunday
A satisfying read . . . one of Ruth's best investigations - Belfast Telegraph
The Last Remains does not disappoint . . . it will have you laughing, crying, gasping and staring wide eyed, because Griffiths delivers a thrilling roller-coaster ride - Crime Fiction Lover
A typically intriguing Galloway case - Sunday Times
Fast paced, with great characters . . . does not disappoint - Candis
An eerie, captivating read - Woman's Own
I’m a big Elly Griffiths fan and when I read that this book was going to be the last one in the Ruth Galloway series I was devastated. It was going to be like saying goodbye to an old friend. I’ve read all the books... More
Thank you to the publishers for this early review copy. It is always a treat to read one of Elly's books, you just know you are in excellent hands.
Pop the kettle on, sit back and relax. Always excellent...
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A was very excited for the next installment in the Ruth Galloway series. And I was not disappointed. It is fast paced and laced with emotional relationships that are very satisfying. I'll say no more but please... More
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