The Outcast Dead by Elly Griffiths

The Outcast Dead

Ruth Galloway #6

Elly Griffiths

371 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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Fans of tightly-woven crime mysteries that blend historical intrigue with modern forensic investigations will find The Outcast Dead gripping and immersive.

Description

Historical crimes involving a Victorian child killer may hold the key to several contemporary deaths in this macabre outing for Dr Ruth Galloway, forensic archaeologist. Perfect for fans of Val McDermid and Ann Cleeves. Ruth has excavated a body f...

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Community Reviews

3.94
based on 2,103 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 87%

dark: 53%

tense: 53%

emotional: 46%

adventurous: 30%

sad: 15%

challenging: 14%

informative: 10%

reflective: 8%

funny: 7%

lighthearted: 5%

hopeful: 4%

inspiring: 2%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

41% of readers chose fast
55% of readers chose medium
2% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

30% of readers chose Plot
63% of readers chose A mix
6% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

58% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

82% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

51% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
39% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

32% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
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Complicated
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