The Lantern Men

De: Elly Griffiths

Narrado por: Jane McDowell

Forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway changed her life - until a convicted killer tells her that four of his victims were never found, drawing her back to the place she left behind.

Everything has changed for Ruth Galloway. She has a new job, home, and partner, and she is no longer North Norfolk police’s resident forensic archaeologist. That is, until convicted murderer Ivor 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 travelers to their deaths.

Is Ivor 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?

©2020 Elly Griffiths (P)2020 Quercus Editions Limited

Plenty of Plot Twists

I love Elly Griffiths' stories, and enjoyed this one thoroughly. The plot twists kept me guessing. I just can't see the everlasting attraction to Harry. Ruth should move on!

Excellent as always

A bit darker than usual but kept pace and all favorite characters appear including Flint

Pretty good

I wouldn't say it's the best in the series but it's still pretty good.

I could have done without hearing the narrator swallowing all the time but hey it happens. The woman that does the "Thank you for being a recorded books listener" sound very depressed.

I won't go into details about the book cause the summary describes it well enough. I can also accidentally give things away.

wonderful

love love love, this book I have all the books in the series the only problem is having to wait for the next one

Perfection

I enjoyed everything about this title. I was eagerly waiting for this new book in the series and I wasn't disappointed. The narrator was perfect as was the story. The only downside is that I now have to wait for the next one.

Entertaining and surprising!

My only minor not so positive comment is when the narrator speaks for Frank, it’s a little off putting. Other than him the other voices are great, especially Ruth and Katie! I don’t want the series to end!

Another interesting novel by E Griffiths

I’ve been a fan of this series for years now because there are always interesting mysteries and the main characters are like able and well developed. This novel had some interesting twists that kept me guessing who the murderer was. Enjoyable

Enjoyed the change of pace

I really enjoyed the difference in this story for the rest. Although Ruth is becoming extremely frustrating. It’s as though she cannot leave well enough alone. She puts herself in her own emotional turmoil and it hurts other people that’s the part that bothers me most. Not sure I’ll continue with this serious for that reason

As of now, best in the series!

I've listened to every book in the series from the beginning;following Ruth, Nelson, Cathbad, Judy, and Cuffy on their growing adventures and intermingled lives. Wasn't sure, as this book began that I would like it. Authors so often seem to get tired of their characters and lose the intensity of the first books in a series. So delighted to say that wasn't the case !

Each book of the series was pure enjoyment.

Loved it. I loved the ensemble of characters with each book leaving me wanting more. I could quibble with the ending of the series but it stayed true to the characters I came to love.