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

  • #1
    The Frozen People(2025)
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  • #2
    The Killing Time(2026)
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  • #1
    The Little Book of Shakespeare and Food (As: Domenica de Rosa)(2001)
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  • #2
    The Zig Zag Girl(2014)
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  • #3
    Smoke and Mirrors(2015)
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  • #4
    The Blood Card(2016)
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  • #5
    The Vanishing Box(2017)
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  • #6
    Now You See Them(2019)
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  • #7
    The Midnight Hour(2021)
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  • #8
    The Great Deceiver(2023)
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  • #1
    The Stranger Diaries(2018)
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  • #2
    The Postscript Murders(2020)
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  • #3
    Bleeding Heart Yard(2022)
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  • #4
    The Last Word(2024)
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  • #5
    The Man in Black: And Other Stories(2024)
    Amazon
  • #6
    Killer Women Crime Club Anthology #2(2017)
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  • #7
    Marple: Twelve New Mysteries(2022)
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  • #8
    Murder in Harrogate: Stories inspired by the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival(2024)
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  • #9
    Playing Dead: Short Stories by Members of the Detection Club(2025)
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  • #1
    A Girl Called Justice(2019)
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  • #2
    The Smugglers' Secret(2020)
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  • #3
    A Ghost in the Garden(2021)
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  • #4
    The Spy at the Window(2022)
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  • #1
    The Crossing Places(2009)
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  • #2
    The Janus Stone(2010)
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  • #3
    The House at Sea's End(2011)
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  • #4
    A Room Full of Bones(2011)
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  • #5
    Ruth's First Christmas Tree(2012)
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  • #6
    A Dying Fall / Tomb of the Raven King(2012)
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  • #7
    The Outcast Dead(2014)
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  • #8
    The Ghost Fields(2015)
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  • #9
    The Woman in Blue(2016)
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  • #10
    The Chalk Pit(2017)
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  • #11
    The Dark Angel(2018)
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  • #12
    The Stone Circle(2019)
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  • #13
    The Lantern Men(2020)
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  • #14
    The Man in Black(2020)
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  • #15
    The Night Hawks(2021)
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  • #16
    The Locked Room(2022)
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  • #17
    The Last Remains(2023)
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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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