In this thrilling mystery, âbrilliant, feisty, independentâ forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway and DCI Harry Nelson investigate a seemingly cursed collection of Aboriginal skulls that are causing people to die from a mysterious feverâand the next person to fall ill is Nelson himself (Richmond Times-Dispatch).
When Ruth Galloway arrives to supervise the opening of a coffin containing the bones of a medieval bishop, she finds the museumâs curator lying dead on the floor. Soon after, the museumâs wealthy owner is also found dead, in his stables.
DCI Harry Nelson is called in to investigate, thrusting him into Ruthâs path once more. When threatening letters come to light, events take an even more sinister turn. But as Ruthâs friends become involved, where will her loyalties lie? As her convictions are tested, Ruth and Nelson must discover how Aboriginal skulls, drug smuggling, and the mystery of the âDreamingâ hold the answers to these deaths, as well as the keys to their own survival.
âLovers of well-written and intelligent traditional mysteries will welcome [Griffithâs] fourth book . . . A Room Full of Bones is a clever blend of history and mystery with more than enough forensic details to attract the more attentive reader.ââDenver Post
""Galloway is an Everywoman, smart, successful, and a little bit unsure of herself. Readers will look forward to learning more about her.""âUSA Today