Ruth Galloway
Books in Order.
Start with The Crossing Places (2009), which is book 1, and read in publication order. The series follows forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway and DCI Harry Nelson in Norfolk.
The complete reading order for the Ruth Galloway series by Elly Griffiths. Below you'll find the authoritative guide on how to read the books in order, including publication dates and chronological timeline placements.
Where to start
Start with The Crossing Places (2009), which is book 1, and read in publication order. The series follows forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway and DCI Harry Nelson in Norfolk.
- •Years shown are first UK publication (Quercus); some US editions (for example The Janus Stone) appeared later.
- •The Last Remains (2023) is the most recent main-series novel listed by the author's website and Wikipedia. Short stories such as Ruth's First Christmas Tree are not listed here.
At a Glance
- First Book:The Crossing Places
- Latest Book:The Last Remains
- Timeline:2009 - 2023
Complete Series Reading Order
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What order should I read Ruth Galloway in?
Start with The Crossing Places (2009), which is book 1, and read in publication order. The series follows forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway and DCI Harry Nelson in Norfolk.
How many books are in Ruth Galloway?
15 main books, published 2009–2023.
Can I read Ruth Galloway out of order?
It's best not to. The books build on each other, so reading out of order spoils earlier twists.