Book Details
Format
Audiobook
Language
English
Published
Feb 6, 2014
Publisher
Quercus
Description
Forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway has excavated a body from the grounds of Norwich Castle, a forbidding edifice that was once a prison. She believes the body may be that of infamous Victorian murderess Jemima Green. Called Mother Hook for her claw-like hand, Jemima was hanged in 1867 for the murder of five children in her care.
DCI Harry Nelson has no time for long-dead killers. Immersed in the case of three infants found dead, one after the other, in their King’s Lynn home, he’s convinced that a family member is responsible, though others on his team think differently. Then a child goes missing. Could the abduction be linked to the long-dead Mother Hook? Ruth is pulled into the case, and back towards Nelson.
DCI Harry Nelson has no time for long-dead killers. Immersed in the case of three infants found dead, one after the other, in their King’s Lynn home, he’s convinced that a family member is responsible, though others on his team think differently. Then a child goes missing. Could the abduction be linked to the long-dead Mother Hook? Ruth is pulled into the case, and back towards Nelson.
Genres
Mystery
Children’s
History
Horror
Humor
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I do not read many series, and not many mystery books such as these. I've always preferred the grittier ones. However, I am glad that I have found this series. It's all a bit unlikely and silly how an archeologist a always seems to get tangled up in some cr8me or other. And all the personal life stuff seems to have come much more to the forefront of things recently. But I like the slightly mystical spooky element too. He authir creates a really lovely balance between everything that makes this series feel very comforting and cosy.
March 28th 2026