A review by samharnold
The Lantern Men by Elly Griffiths

5.0

Sometimes you need an easy read that doesn’t take much brainpower.

A book that transports you to another world. It is an advantage for me if this world contains some of my favourite characters. I am a big reader of series books.

The Lantern Men is just that the twelfth in a series. Not that you should be put off, because every story is different. The character development runs throughout the series.

This is a crime novel and deals with a serial killer who wants Ruth Galloway the main character to dig up bodies he has buried. With the minimal of violence Griffiths weaves a fantastic tale of who done it. Is the arrested serial killer responsible for the murders?

As with all her books, there is an element of folklore and history that will enthral. Ever wondered why we put lights in pumpkins during Halloween the answers are contained within this excellent read. Pick yourself up a copy you won’t be disappointed.