Elly Griffiths Books in Order
Elly Griffiths is a critically acclaimed crime writer known for her captivating Ruth Galloway series, which draws inspiration from her husband's unconventional career change as an archaeologist and her aunt's rich storytelling of Norfolk's myths and legends. A devoted mother of two, Griffiths resides near Brighton, where she weaves intricate tales of mystery and suspense. With a keen eye for atmospheric settings and complex characters, Griffiths has established herself as a master of the crime genre. Her debut crime novel, The Crossing Places, marked the beginning of a successful writing career that has since been marked by numerous award nominations and critical acclaim for her gripping Ruth Galloway novels.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Elly Griffiths
- #1AmazonThe Stranger Diaries(2018)
- #2AmazonThe Postscript Murders(2020)
- #3AmazonBleeding Heart Yard(2022)
- #4AmazonThe Last Word(2024)
- #5AmazonThe Man in Black: And Other Stories(2024)
- #6AmazonKiller Women Crime Club Anthology #2(2017)
- #7AmazonMarple: Twelve New Mysteries(2022)
- #8AmazonMurder in Harrogate: Stories inspired by the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival(2024)
- #9AmazonPlaying Dead: Short Stories by Members of the Detection Club(2025)
- #1AmazonThe Crossing Places(2009)
- #2AmazonThe Janus Stone(2010)
- #3AmazonThe House at Sea's End(2011)
- #4AmazonA Room Full of Bones(2011)
- #5AmazonRuth's First Christmas Tree(2012)
- #6AmazonA Dying Fall / Tomb of the Raven King(2012)
- #7AmazonThe Outcast Dead(2014)
- #8AmazonThe Ghost Fields(2015)
- #9AmazonThe Woman in Blue(2016)
- #10AmazonThe Chalk Pit(2017)
- #11AmazonThe Dark Angel(2018)
- #12AmazonThe Stone Circle(2019)
- #13AmazonThe Lantern Men(2020)
- #14AmazonThe Man in Black(2020)
- #15AmazonThe Night Hawks(2021)
- #16AmazonThe Locked Room(2022)
- #17AmazonThe Last Remains(2023)
About Elly Griffiths
Elly Griffiths is a critically acclaimed crime writer known for her captivating Ruth Galloway series, which draws inspiration from her husband's unconventional career change as an archaeologist and her aunt's rich storytelling of Norfolk's myths and legends. A devoted mother of two, Griffiths resides near Brighton, where she weaves intricate tales of mystery and suspense. With a keen eye for atmospheric settings and complex characters, Griffiths has established herself as a master of the crime genre. Her debut crime novel, The Crossing Places, marked the beginning of a successful writing career that has since been marked by numerous award nominations and critical acclaim for her gripping Ruth Galloway novels.
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