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The Ghost Fields
- The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries, Book 7
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett
- Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins
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Norfolk is experiencing a July heat wave when a construction crew unearths a macabre discovery - a buried World War II plane with the pilot still inside. Forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway quickly realizes that the skeleton couldn't possibly be the pilot, and DNA tests identify the man as Fred Blackstock, a local aristocrat who had been reported dead at sea.
When the remaining members of the Blackstock family learn about the discovery, they seem strangely frightened by the news. Events are further complicated by a TV company that wants to make a film about Norfolk's deserted air force bases, the so-called Ghost Fields, which have been partially converted into a pig farm run by one of the younger Blackstocks. As production begins, Ruth notices a mysterious man lurking close to the Blackstocks' family home. Then human bones are found on the family's pig farm.
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- Cheryl
- 16-04-2015
The Ghostfields with Ruth
I really enjoyed this story. Lots of characters to follow and become confused by while trying to work out the killer. Also liked the little stories surrounding the individual characters and how their lives intertwine. I will definitely read more of Elly Griffiths books. I will start at the beginning of Ruth's adventures and work my way forward.
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- ReadWriteWish
- 18-09-2019
I love Ruth and Nelson
I was going to make my review: ‘I love Ruth. I love Nelson. I want them to get together and have secksy times. End of.’ Then I realised I probably should say something more intelligent in a review than that, so here goes...
The Ghost Fields is number seven in the Ruth Galloway series. The mystery this time surrounds a body found in a WW2 plane wreckage which has been dug up during preparation for a new housing estate. Ruth is called in and quickly determines the person was murdered and not killed by the crash. Soon after, members of the victim’s family, who also previously owned the land where the plane was discovered, are also attacked. Assuming the attacks and the original murder are linked, Nelson and co set out to investigate.
In typical murder mystery fashion, there’s a plethora of characters who could be the likely killer. This time around I picked the perpetrator quite quickly. This did not spoil the reveal as I had no idea why this person was committing crimes (it wasn’t just my gut instinct, there were a few clues along the way) and so I was still interested in the why/when/how etc.
There’s a couple of heart stopping moments when it came to the mystery/thriller plot. One involving regular character Clough, and one that made me wonder if Griffiths is a fan of Hannibal Lecter. *shudder*
The Ghost Fields title comes from the name given to the many now abandoned airfields which were built during the war. Some were genuine fields, and some simply ruses to fool the Germans. All the history Griffiths presented was interesting; I was never bored with the storyline and even though Griffiths has already used WW2 in a previous installment, it felt fresh and new and original.
I will insist, however, that if you're still reading the series at this point, you're not really reading it for the mysteries. It's the characters you're interested in.
Other than new policeman Tim (I’m still sitting on the fence when it comes to him and I actually keep waiting for Griffiths to kill him off!), all the regular supporting characters are like old friends to me now. Griffiths’ characterisation is always great. Even Ruth’s daughter, who has now started school, has her own unique personality and ‘voice’. Reading about their lives is like wrapping a cosy blanket around me on a cold night.
I would never recommend you read this book (or any of the others in the series for that matter) as a standalone. To understand the characters, and to get the full effect of the soap opera of their lives, you really have to read the Ruth Galloway books in order. I laughed and cried and gasped aloud at some of the situations Griffiths forces them into during this installment.
I’m definitely going on to number eight, especially after Griffiths finished on a huge cliffhanger/teaser (I hate/love her so much).
An obvious 5 out of 5 for me.
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- Eosaphrodite
- 09-10-2016
Excellent characters, average plot
Very entertaining story held together with great characters that continue to develop in interesting ways across this series. Felt plot was not as strong as in previous books. I thought killer was a bit obvious and a few coincidences were a bit too unlikely and convenient.
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- Rachel
- 08-04-2015
Another Great One from Elly Griffiths
This has to be one of the best series i have read and this latest installment is no different. Ruth is a truly wonderful character who has grown on me as would a life long friend. The stories are interesting and intelligent and not your normal cookie cut forensic thriller.
I do hope their are more to follow.. i will be waiting anxiously for more Ruth, Nelson, Judy, Cathbad, and all.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-04-2022
Excellent - love this series
We the audience can never quite guess what is coming.
Twists and turns are believable and entertaining.
Thoroughly enjoy the character development and the plot lines that continue from book to book!
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- KATRINA SPENCER
- 03-05-2015
Not as gripping as previous novels
Love the characters and the setting of these books. Enjoyed this but not as much as the others. Less in the plot, maybe less historical context and layers.
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- shabbydoo
- 22-05-2015
Nice narration
A good book. Will read another. Would have preferred more detective detail but was ok.
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