303 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780547386065
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 28 September 2010
Description
The first entry in the acclaimed Ruth Galloway series follows the "captivating"* archaeologist as she investigates a child's bones found on a nearby beach, thought to be the remains of a little girl who went missing ten years before. Forensic arch...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,179 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
tense 52%
adventurous 32%
emotional 22%
sad 12%
informative 10%
challenging 5%
reflective 5%
funny 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 34% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Child death, KidnappingModerate
Child abuse, Animal cruelty, FatphobiaMinor
Religious bigotry, Abortion
303 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780547386065
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 28 September 2010
Description
The first entry in the acclaimed Ruth Galloway series follows the "captivating"* archaeologist as she investigates a child's bones found on a nearby beach, thought to be the remains of a little girl who went missing ten years before. Forensic arch...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,179 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
tense 52%
adventurous 32%
emotional 22%
sad 12%
informative 10%
challenging 5%
reflective 5%
funny 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 34% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Child death, KidnappingModerate
Child abuse, Animal cruelty, FatphobiaMinor
Religious bigotry, Abortion