The Man in Black

An intoxicating cocktail of crime, comedy and creepy tales from the bestseller

“Laced with wry wit … sharply drawn … absorbing storytelling” - Promoting Crime Fiction

“Tales that range from the shivery supernatural to the criminally clever … they all share Griffiths’s wry humour, understated prose and beguiling characterisation.” - Daily Mail (London)

“This book is one to savour.” - Belfast Telegraph

“A well-plotted procedural that can hold its own with the genre’s best.” - Wall Street Journal on Bleeding Heart Yard

“What makes these fictions so delightful is the gentle humor that underlies each narrative and the kinds of mysteries Griffiths explores…Skillfully plotted and deliciously quirky, these stories will appeal not only to Griffiths’ many fans but to any reader seeking memorable encounters with unforgettable characters. Eclectic and always surprising.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Griffiths offers up a gripping assortment of pieces, generously peppered with the ethereal air and folklore that permeate her novels.” - Booklist (starred review)

“Sure to delight readers…feels like it could be told around a campfire…As much as Griffiths’s fans will be excited for this collection, mystery readers in general will enjoy these fun mystery and ghost stories. This is a strong purchase for mystery collections.” - Library Journal (starred review)

“A perfect holiday treat for fans.” - The Guardian

“There’s an appealing Golden Age feel … Each story strikes a sweet balance of suspense and poignancy.” - Wall Street Journal

“Griffiths’ Ruth Galloway series combines imaginative plotting, cleverly located in deepest Norfolk, with the everyday dramas of her case of regular characters … This is Griffiths on top form.” - Mail on Sunday

“Elly Griffiths is one of my flat-out favorite contemporary suspense writers.” - A.J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of End of Story

“This droll romp is a latter-day Miss Marple.” - Washington Post on Postscript Murders

“This lively whodunit keeps you guessing until the end.” - People on Stranger Diaries

“Stunning…Jaw-dropping red herrings, headbanging twists and turns, and Rashomon-like alternating narratives add to the briskly paced plot, which builds to a reconstruction of the original crime and a bombshell revelation. Donna Tartt fans won’t be able to put this one down.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Bleeding Heart Yard

“Forensic archeologist and academic Ruth Galloway is a captivating amateur sleuth–an inspired creation. I identified with her insecurities and struggles, and cheered her on.” - Louise Penny, author of the best-selling Armand Gamache series

Elly Griffiths is the USA Today bestselling author of the Ruth Galloway and Brighton mystery series, as well as the standalone novels The Stranger Diaries, winner of the Edgar Award for Best Novel; The Postscript Murders; and Bleeding Heart Yard. She is the recipient of the CWA Dagger in the Library Award and the Mary Higgins Clark Award. She lives in Brighton, England.

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