I received a copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley.

This was everything I love about this series: Ruth's sardonic humour, Cathbad's 'out-there-ness', the Nelson/Ruth/Michelle dilemma. For the first 80% I was thinking this was the best one yet - it was well-plotted and fast-paced. However the ending felt rushed and relied too much both on things the reader couldn't have known and on the perpetrators being mentally unbalanced. I also had to go back and check the order of events at the beginning to double-check that the chronology providing the essential motivation worked: I think it does (we just find out about things in a different order), but my confusion threw me out of the story. Ruth's new colleague David was an intriguing character and I hope he continues to drive Ruth mad in the nesxt instalment.

The Night Hawks is a terrific read; I literally hated for the book to end. I have read all of Elly Griffiths books, including her 12 previous novels starring Dr Ruth Galloway. There have been many changes in Ruth's life since the last book; she moved back to Norfolk as she accepted a job as head of the archeology department in the university where she formerly taught. That being said, so many things have stayed the same. And that's where we see what a terrific writer Elly Griffiths is. Upon opening the book I was immersed in Ruth's life, immediately connecting with her life, almost as if she and her fellow characters are people I know personally. I could not turn the pages fast enough to see where all the changes would lead Ruth. As always there is a well thought out mystery and lots of interesting history to absorb. I am already looking forward to her next book.

I love this series and always look forward to a new entry. This one did not disappoint. Not only a good story and intriguing mystery but I love the characters and locale. Plus I always learn something from these books whether it’s scientific, legendary, or spiritual. Only Ms. Griffiths can weave them all into a gripping narrative. Plus she will leave you hanging as she did me. I eagerly await the next one.

Mark this one down for February, 2021.

Was so glad to get this book. Love the series. I will purchase this book and recommend it to patrons. ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.

I was thrilled to be able to read an advance copy of The Night Hawks. Once again, Elly Griffiths has outdone herself. The Ruth Galloway series gets better and better. Readers will be happy to see the beloved characters from previous books return, and the circumstances were unique and interesting. I liked the addition of the detectorists. It was fun to see Ruth coping with her new professional responsibilities as well as her new colleague. I also liked following the continuing staff changes in the police department and its internal politics and pressures.
I couldn't put the book down, as much as I wanted to savor reading it. The mystery compelled me to read it quickly, and, of course, I wanted to see what was happening in the personal lives of the characters. I can't wait to read the next one. I highly recommend this book and the whole series- it's my absolute favorite!

Ruth is back as head of the archaeology department at the University of North Norfolk when a group called the Night Hawks uncovers some Bronze Age relics on the beach with their metal detectors. But that’s not all, they also discover a body. When the same group “discovers” a murder suicide, it seems like too much of a coincidence and DCI Tony Nelson is assigned the case. Ever protective of Ruth, and the child they share, Nelson is suspicious of Ruth’s newest hire, lecturer David Brown, who seems to turn up everywhere Ruth does. I’m glad Griffiths brought Ruth and Kate back to Norfolk, the atmosphere and setting are part of what makes this series such a standout