I reviewed The Crossing Places in August of this year, and I've been wanting to read more of the adventures of Ruth Galloway, forensic archaeologist. Finally, I had an excuse to read the second in her series, The Janus Stone. And when I finished it, I immediately bought the next two. I can't wait for Christmas break so I can devour them!This novel begins about 3 months after The Crossing Places ends. Ruth is nearing the end of the academic year at her college, and there's a dig going on in the area involving Roman finds. What looks like a general dig soon turns into a mystery when Ruth is called to investigate another place: an old mansion is being demolished to make way for a new set of apartments, and the skeletal remains of a small child have been found. Both areas become entwined as Ruth and her friend, Max, find similar clues at each dig that indicate something foul is afoot. Who is so fascinated with sacrifice and the god Janus?
Oh, I so enjoyed this mystery! And you have to read The Crossing Places first, since there are continuing story lines from that novel. Detective Nelson is firmly in the thick of this mystery, too. He certainly becomes a more well-fleshed out character in this novel, and a genuinely likeable man.
As I've said before, I'm not much of a mystery gal, but I'm slowly dipping my toes into the genre. I find it fascinating that now, after all these years of reading, I am interested in mysteries. Haven't quite figured out why yet. When I know, I'll let you know! In the meantime, if you like mystery, England, and archeology, try Elly Griffiths.
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Rating: 7/10
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