The Chalk Pit: The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries 9 (Ruth Galloway, #9)

by Elly Griffiths

Jane McDowell (Narrator)

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Boiled human bones have been found in Norwich's web of underground tunnels. When forensic archaeologist Dr Ruth Galloway discovers the bones aren't as old as originally thought, it's time for DCI Nelson to launch a murder inquiry. What was initially just a medieval curiosity has taken a much more sinister nature...

Meanwhile, DS Judy Johnson is investigating the disappearance of a local rough sleeper. The only trace of her is the rumour that she's gone 'underground'. This might be a figure of speech, but with the discovery of the bones and the stories both Ruth and the police have heard of a vast community of rough sleepers living in the old chalk-mining tunnels under Norwich, the clues point in only one direction. Local academic Martin Kellerman knows all about the tunnels and their history - but can his assertions of cannibalism and ritual killing possibly be true?

As the weather gets hotter, tensions rise. A local woman goes missing and the police are under attack. Ruth and Nelson must unravel the dark secrets of The Underground and discover just what gruesome secrets lurk at its heart - before it claims another victim.

(P)2017 Quercus Editions Limited
  • ISBN10 1784297399
  • ISBN13 9781784297398
  • Publish Date 23 February 2017
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Quercus Publishing
  • Imprint riverrun
  • Edition Unabridged edition
  • Format Audiobook (MP3)
  • Duration 10 hours
  • Language English