New British Murder Mysteries

I enjoy reading British murder mysteries such as those by P.D. James and Elizabeth George but have read most of their books so I keep looking for new authors to enthral me.  Suggestions are welcome!

The Vancouver Sun a few months ago featured a book review on the second book by author, Elly Griffiths, called "The Janus Stone".  The review made it clear that it would be best to read the first book "The Crossing Places" before continuing with the second.  The author is branding each of these books as "A Ruth Galloway Mystery".

"The Crossing Places" introduces you to Dr. Ruth Galloway, a middle aged, single woman living in a secluded cottage located near seaside marshland in Norfolk.  Dr. Galloway is a forensic archaeologist who teaches at the local university.  The story starts with her being called upon by DCI Harry Nelson to analyze human remains found on the marshland which he thinks are those of a child, Lucy Downey, who went missing 10 years prior.  These bones turn out to be centuries old, but then another child goes missing and the investigative tale begins.  I found the plot absorbing, but not so complex with overlapping stories as to be confusing.

I then read the second book, "The Janus Stone", also featuring Dr. Galloway and DCI Nelson, with their relationship getting more complex.  Again, they investigate situations where bones are recovered from ancient archaeological sites.  I recommend this one as well.

The third book in the series "The House at Sea's End" has been published and I have reserved it at VPL.  Can hardly wait to read it.