Meet the Author: Elly Griffiths
English author Domenica de Rosa, known by her pen name Elly Griffiths, has captivated readers with her gripping crime fiction novels. Her life in Brighton, England with her archaeologist husband and their two children served as an inspiration for her first series about the character Ruth Galloway, an archaeologist. Inception of her writing career was marked by the publication of the non-fiction book “The Little Book of Shakespeare and Food” in 2001, under the name Domenica de Rosa. Her debut fiction novel titled “The Italian Quarter” was successfully published in 2004.
Writing Style and Unique Insights
Griffiths’ unique writing style blends suspenseful storytelling with rich character development. Her narrative skillfully injects archaeological insights, courtesy of her husband’s influence, enriching her plots with a layer of intellectual intrigue. The year 2009 marked the initiation of her series under the pen name Elly Griffiths with her enthralling novel “The Crossing Places”.
Books in Order: The works of Elly Griffiths
Griffiths’ books not only captivate the readers but following the books in order unfolds a pattern that further adds to the reading experience. The chronology enhances the depth in the characters and plots, and connects the dots across the series.
Publication Order of Brighton Mysteries Books
| The Zig Zag Girl | (2014) |    |
| Smoke and Mirrors | (2015) | |
| The Blood Card | (2016) | |
| The Vanishing Box | (2017) | |
| Now You See Them | (2019) | |
| The Midnight Hour | (2021) | |
| The Great Deceiver | (2023) | |