The Lantern Men by Elly Griffiths

I have enjoyed every previous book by Elly Griffiths and her latest one is no exception. Her skill with descriptions of settings and character development is always so evident. Forensic Archaeologist, Dr. Ruth Galloway works to unearth the story for why three skeletons of young women are found where a creepy jailed murderer requested she dig to find two. The Fens, a marshy region in England becomes an important element in the story as the mythology of Lantern Men with their mysterious, luring light unfolds and builds up tension. Interlaced as always with the mystery is the complexity of daily life for Dr. Galloway and her group of family and friends which adds depth to the narrative. As a reader, I was fully engaged by this book, and recommend it highly.