The Crossing Places

The writing is quite good, the characters are interesting, especially Ruth. The setting is mysterious and compelling. I read a fair number of mystery novels, but not a ton, and the plot here is somewhat unique, which I was enjoying. I almost never figure out the “whodunnit” in mystery novels (which is good... the surprise is the driver for me), but this one drops a monumental unmissable hint at the 68% mark. I kept hoping I was wrong about the murderer and that another twist was coming, but it didn't. I wanted this Ruth Galloway series to become my next favorite mystery series, but now I'm skeptical. Tell me they get better and I'll forge ahead.