The Night Hawks
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Author Description
There's nothing Ruth Galloway hates more than amateur archaeologists, but when a group of them stumble upon Bronze Age artifacts alongside a dead body, she finds herself thrust into their midst--and into the crosshairs of a string of murders circling ever closer. Ruth is back as head of archaeology at the University of North Norfolk when a group of local metal detectorists--the so-called Night Hawks--uncovers Bronze Age artifacts on the beach, alongside a recently deceased body, just washed ashore. Not long after, the same detectorists uncover a murder-suicide--a scientist and his wife found at their farmhouse, long thought to be haunted by the Black Shuck, a humongous black dog and a harbinger of death. The further DCI Nelson probes into both cases, the more intertwined they become, and the closer they circle to David Brown, the new lecturer Ruth has recently hired, who seems always to turn up wherever Ruth goes.
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THE PULSE
A group of amateur archaeologists unearths a dead body alongside Bronze Age artifacts, igniting a series of murders that threaten to engulf archaeologist Ruth Galloway. Ruth Galloway, now head of archaeology at the University of North Norfolk, is drawn into a dangerous investigation when metal detectorists, known as the Night Hawks, discover human remains and ancient relics on the beach. As DCI Nelson delves deeper, the discovery of a murder-suicide at a local farmhouse, rumored to be haunted by the Black Shuck, reveals a disturbing connection to the initial find. The escalating violence and the persistent presence of David Brown, a new lecturer Ruth hired, suggest a sinister plot is unfolding, drawing Ruth closer to peril.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- Discovery of Bronze Age artifacts and a dead body on a beach.
- Investigation into a subsequent murder-suicide at a reputedly haunted farmhouse.
- The legend of the Black Shuck, a black dog associated with death.
- The intertwined nature of the two cases, linking them to the Night Hawks.
- The suspicious proximity of David Brown, a new university lecturer, to Ruth Galloway.
- Ruth Galloway's role as head of archaeology and her involvement in the investigation.
- DCI Nelson's efforts to unravel the complex connections between the crimes.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
The premise sets up a classic mystery with elements of local folklore and archaeological intrigue. The narrative appears to focus on Ruth Galloway's professional expertise clashing with dangerous criminal activity, likely featuring a blend of procedural investigation and character-driven suspense. The inclusion of the Black Shuck legend suggests a potential for atmospheric tension and a unique regional flavor to the mystery. The author's established series likely means readers can expect a familiar, engaging protagonist and a well-paced plot that builds towards a surprising resolution.
Page Count:
368
Publication Date:
2022-06-21
Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN-10:
0358695295
ISBN-13:
9780358695295
Crime
Suspense
Mystery
Fiction
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