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Ali Dawson #2
The Killing Time
Ali Dawson is a police detective who leads a unit that investigates cases so cold her team must travel to the distant past to solve them. But Ali and the team haven't been allowed to time-travel ever since their technical expert, Jones, got stuck in Victorian London, never to be seen again.
To distract herself from meaningless tasks, Ali decides to look into a present-day case - a series of apparent suicides, all young men who fell to their death from high places. She believes the deaths are linked to a psychic medium called Barry Power, who convinced the boys they could fly. Ali goes to one of Power's shows where he claims to be in contact with Jones.
When Ali notices that evening that her cat, Terry, has gone missing, she decides to go back in time just long enough to prevent Terry from escaping through his open cat flap. A dangerous plan which backfires, and she finds herself once more in Victorian London, where she meets Jones, as well as Power, and the darkly mysterious Cain Templeton with whom Ali has unfinished business from her previous visit to the past . . .
To distract herself from meaningless tasks, Ali decides to look into a present-day case - a series of apparent suicides, all young men who fell to their death from high places. She believes the deaths are linked to a psychic medium called Barry Power, who convinced the boys they could fly. Ali goes to one of Power's shows where he claims to be in contact with Jones.
When Ali notices that evening that her cat, Terry, has gone missing, she decides to go back in time just long enough to prevent Terry from escaping through his open cat flap. A dangerous plan which backfires, and she finds herself once more in Victorian London, where she meets Jones, as well as Power, and the darkly mysterious Cain Templeton with whom Ali has unfinished business from her previous visit to the past . . .
353 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 12, 2026
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Elly Griffiths
81 books9,660 followersElly Griffiths' Ruth Galloway novels take for their inspiration Elly's husband, who gave up a city job to train as an archaeologist, and her aunt who lives on the Norfolk coast and who filled her niece's head with the myths and legends of that area. Elly has two children and lives near Brighton. Though not her first novel, The Crossing Places is her first crime novel.
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March 10, 2026
I enjoyed this book as much as the first Ali Dawson novel, I like the time travel but the random identity of the murderer totally let the story down. A very disappointing and hurried ending. 3.5 stars
Review of advance copy
amazing!!!
March 20, 2026
This is the second novel in the new series featuring police detective Ali Dawson, set against the backdrop of the 2024 General Election and subsequent Labour landslide victory. Ali's son Finn is working as advisor to a Labour MP up in Yorkshire.
Since their adventures back in 1851 in "The Frozen People", Ali and her team have been forbidden to time-travel ever since their technical expert Jones was marooned in Victorian London, never to be seen again.
However, whilst investigating a current case: that of a young man who fell from his death from a high building, she suspects that his death could be linked to medium Barry Power who convinced the boy he could fly. When Ali goes to one of Power's shows, he claims to be in contact with Jones.
Ali decides to break the embargo on time travel when her Siamese cat Terry goes missing. Although she only intends to go back a couple of days to shut his cat flap, he finds herself back in 1851 and encounters Jones, who now goes by the name of Lady Serafina Pellegrini She also encounters a man who could be Power and the mysterious Cain Templeton with whom she has unfinished business.
I didn't enjoy this quite as much as "The Frozen People", probably because now I'm familiar with the overall premise so the impact is decreased. However, Elly Griffiths always manages to create interesting characters and has an appealing prose style, so I can't downvote this too much
Since their adventures back in 1851 in "The Frozen People", Ali and her team have been forbidden to time-travel ever since their technical expert Jones was marooned in Victorian London, never to be seen again.
However, whilst investigating a current case: that of a young man who fell from his death from a high building, she suspects that his death could be linked to medium Barry Power who convinced the boy he could fly. When Ali goes to one of Power's shows, he claims to be in contact with Jones.
Ali decides to break the embargo on time travel when her Siamese cat Terry goes missing. Although she only intends to go back a couple of days to shut his cat flap, he finds herself back in 1851 and encounters Jones, who now goes by the name of Lady Serafina Pellegrini She also encounters a man who could be Power and the mysterious Cain Templeton with whom she has unfinished business.
I didn't enjoy this quite as much as "The Frozen People", probably because now I'm familiar with the overall premise so the impact is decreased. However, Elly Griffiths always manages to create interesting characters and has an appealing prose style, so I can't downvote this too much
February 21, 2026
3.5 stars
March 1, 2026
Humanity has invented time travel. Hurray! Presumably they will use this awesome power to right historic wrongs and harness the knowledge of the future to improve the world for all mankind?
Well, no. In this Elly Griffiths series, they've decided to limit the use of time travel to a Slough House-knockoff police department in London. And, in fact, even that department is under orders not to use the technology. So we spend the first ten chapters of this book doing precisely nothing.
For some reason they decide to investigate a completely ordinary suicide. A team of four people are set on this, despite the fact there's no evidence any actual crime has been committed.
Then a cat goes missing, at which point the team decide they can use the time travel thing after all. So, definitely don't use it to try and prevent any murders or anything. But, yes, you can try and go back to close your cat flap.
For some reason that is not explained, instead of going back a couple of days, Ali ends up being sent back 150 years. Her cat is also there. Why? You'll never know, even if you manage to make it to the end of this quite terrible book.
While Ali is having a bit of a jolly in the old days, there are some crimes happening in the present. The killer is It is probably the most stupid reveal I've ever read.
Well, no. In this Elly Griffiths series, they've decided to limit the use of time travel to a Slough House-knockoff police department in London. And, in fact, even that department is under orders not to use the technology. So we spend the first ten chapters of this book doing precisely nothing.
For some reason they decide to investigate a completely ordinary suicide. A team of four people are set on this, despite the fact there's no evidence any actual crime has been committed.
Then a cat goes missing, at which point the team decide they can use the time travel thing after all. So, definitely don't use it to try and prevent any murders or anything. But, yes, you can try and go back to close your cat flap.
For some reason that is not explained, instead of going back a couple of days, Ali ends up being sent back 150 years. Her cat is also there. Why? You'll never know, even if you manage to make it to the end of this quite terrible book.
While Ali is having a bit of a jolly in the old days, there are some crimes happening in the present. The killer is It is probably the most stupid reveal I've ever read.
March 26, 2026
The second novel in the Ali Dawson series follows a similar format to the first one, as author Elly Griffiths spins another time travel adventure for the intrepid detective.
Ali Dawson once again finds herself moving from present day London to the London of the 1850s. There are plenty of mysterious characters and situations to entertain the reader in The Killing Time and the author's prose is light and easy to follow.
There's nothing groundbreaking here, but it's another fun and enjoyable read and I'm looking forward to the next story in the series.
Ali Dawson once again finds herself moving from present day London to the London of the 1850s. There are plenty of mysterious characters and situations to entertain the reader in The Killing Time and the author's prose is light and easy to follow.
There's nothing groundbreaking here, but it's another fun and enjoyable read and I'm looking forward to the next story in the series.
April 20, 2026
The Killing Time is the second book in the Ali Dawson series by award-winning, best-selling British author, Elly Griffiths. The audio version is narrated by Julie Maisey. Eighteen months after DI Ali Dawson and her colleague John Cole returned from the mid-nineteenth Century, Ali is in charge of London Met’s extremely cold case unit, titled “The Department of Logistics”, with strict instructions that no further time travel is to occur.
Their technical expert, brilliant physicist researcher, Dr Serafina Pellegrini, aka Jones, is stuck in the early 1850s, and her protégé, Dr Bud Sirisema doesn’t have the skill to get her back to 2024. They are assigned some rather boring routine tasks to keep them busy. So Ali’s main concerns are four: her Siamese cat, Terry is off his food; her son, Finn, now working for Labour MP Helen Graham, is talking of moving to Yorkshire; there’s an energy-sapping heat-wave; and, of course, they want to get Jones back.
When Margaret Fanshaw comes in wanting Ali’s team to investigate psychic medium, Barry Power, Ali thinks this is a worthy case they could take on while staying under the radar of their Home Office minder, Nigel Palmer. Margaret’s youngest son, Luke died leaping from a building after Barry Power, channelling nineteenth Century mesmerist/hypnotist, Klaus Kramer, told him he could fly.
If he knew, Palmer would be livid that, against his specific orders, Ali has strong-armed Bud into taking her a few days back so she can lock the cat-flap to prevent Terry from going missing. But things go awry, and Ali ends up in 1851, with Jones, now posing as Lady Serafina Pellegrini, a wealthy industrialist. And, bizarrely, Terry is there too.
While Ali is stuck in 1851, again encountering, and getting to know Cain Templeton very well indeed, and is introduced to a certain famous Victorian author at the Grand Exhibition. She also meets the very dangerous Klaus Kramer, and is certain she recognises his sidekick from 2024. She experiences all that being an aristocratic lady in the nineteenth Century entails (including corset itch and the need to wear a wig of dubious provenance), her colleagues, Dina Appiah and John Cole continue to investigate Barry Power.
Before Ali manages to return, two of her recent contacts are murdered, sparking interest in her department from a DS Luca Venturi. There are also old movie postcards being received. Is Luca dating Dina to obtain more information, or is the attraction genuine?
The twist in the tail comes right out of left field in this cleverly-plotted instalment, and Griffiths renders the mid-nineteenth Century with consummate ease. Fans will be pleased to know that more of this cast and setting are in store in The Case of the Christmas Card. This is very entertaining and intriguing time-travel fiction.
Their technical expert, brilliant physicist researcher, Dr Serafina Pellegrini, aka Jones, is stuck in the early 1850s, and her protégé, Dr Bud Sirisema doesn’t have the skill to get her back to 2024. They are assigned some rather boring routine tasks to keep them busy. So Ali’s main concerns are four: her Siamese cat, Terry is off his food; her son, Finn, now working for Labour MP Helen Graham, is talking of moving to Yorkshire; there’s an energy-sapping heat-wave; and, of course, they want to get Jones back.
When Margaret Fanshaw comes in wanting Ali’s team to investigate psychic medium, Barry Power, Ali thinks this is a worthy case they could take on while staying under the radar of their Home Office minder, Nigel Palmer. Margaret’s youngest son, Luke died leaping from a building after Barry Power, channelling nineteenth Century mesmerist/hypnotist, Klaus Kramer, told him he could fly.
If he knew, Palmer would be livid that, against his specific orders, Ali has strong-armed Bud into taking her a few days back so she can lock the cat-flap to prevent Terry from going missing. But things go awry, and Ali ends up in 1851, with Jones, now posing as Lady Serafina Pellegrini, a wealthy industrialist. And, bizarrely, Terry is there too.
While Ali is stuck in 1851, again encountering, and getting to know Cain Templeton very well indeed, and is introduced to a certain famous Victorian author at the Grand Exhibition. She also meets the very dangerous Klaus Kramer, and is certain she recognises his sidekick from 2024. She experiences all that being an aristocratic lady in the nineteenth Century entails (including corset itch and the need to wear a wig of dubious provenance), her colleagues, Dina Appiah and John Cole continue to investigate Barry Power.
Before Ali manages to return, two of her recent contacts are murdered, sparking interest in her department from a DS Luca Venturi. There are also old movie postcards being received. Is Luca dating Dina to obtain more information, or is the attraction genuine?
The twist in the tail comes right out of left field in this cleverly-plotted instalment, and Griffiths renders the mid-nineteenth Century with consummate ease. Fans will be pleased to know that more of this cast and setting are in store in The Case of the Christmas Card. This is very entertaining and intriguing time-travel fiction.
March 3, 2026
Enjoyable but lacking the impact of the new ideas in the first book in the series. And the discovery of the murderer was a disappointing, cheap let down. So, of course it was enjoyable and well written, but definitely not as good as the first book. I’m hoping that book number three redeems the series.
March 2, 2026
The Killing Time is the second book to feature Ali Dawson and gang. Ali is a detective who along with her colleges work on cold cases and and can time travel to solve them.
This time Ali is investigating the death of a young man. When her cat disappears she wants to go back in time to shut the cat flap. However Ali goes back to 1851. The story is basically a continuation of the first book and I highly recommend that the books are read in order.
In the present there are a couple of murders and of course there is a connection. I felt that this particular storyline was ended with a killer from nowhere and it didn't really sit right in the story.
However I do enjoy books by Elly Griffiths especially the Ruth Galloway series and I am enjoying this new series enough to continue.
This time Ali is investigating the death of a young man. When her cat disappears she wants to go back in time to shut the cat flap. However Ali goes back to 1851. The story is basically a continuation of the first book and I highly recommend that the books are read in order.
In the present there are a couple of murders and of course there is a connection. I felt that this particular storyline was ended with a killer from nowhere and it didn't really sit right in the story.
However I do enjoy books by Elly Griffiths especially the Ruth Galloway series and I am enjoying this new series enough to continue.
February 24, 2026
I absolutely adore Elly’s books, and it’s rare for me to give anything less than 5 stars. But this was shockingly bad, with virtually no redeeming features whatsoever. If you’re going to be talking about time travel there needs to be some sort of basic concept as to how it’s possible. With this series there’s none. Talk of particles, iPhones, maths, people being “linked” together and magical chairs! Absolute nonsense. How does the cat go back and forth in time? Apparently because cats do what they want. Sorry, but that’s pathetic. When Dawson asks Jones about why they just don’t do what they are supposed to do her only reply is basically “trust me bro” and all this stuff about not changing the past goes straight out the window towards the end of the book. As for the murders… surprisingly I didn’t guess the murderer who was introduced right at the end of the book. The writing was pedestrian and boring… really don’t need to know what they all ate at every meal.
The audio version was as dire as the book. The narrators voice was dull and boring. Her ability to speak with an Italian accent was dire, I’ve no idea what accent it was, but it was grim. The scene where she had to speak in English, Welsh, Italian and German accents was so bad I was in hysterics. The editing was poor as well, because she should have been using an accent when she wasn’t and vice versa. Shockingly bad.
Please for the love of god Elly put this series to bed. I certainly won’t be reading any more of them, and you’re doing yourself and your amazing reputation a real disservice with dross like this that even AI could write better.
The audio version was as dire as the book. The narrators voice was dull and boring. Her ability to speak with an Italian accent was dire, I’ve no idea what accent it was, but it was grim. The scene where she had to speak in English, Welsh, Italian and German accents was so bad I was in hysterics. The editing was poor as well, because she should have been using an accent when she wasn’t and vice versa. Shockingly bad.
Please for the love of god Elly put this series to bed. I certainly won’t be reading any more of them, and you’re doing yourself and your amazing reputation a real disservice with dross like this that even AI could write better.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 22, 2026
I picked up The Killing Time by Elly Griffiths after hearing a great deal of praise, and I was genuinely looking forward to it. Unfortunately, it didn’t live up to my expectations. While the premise had potential, I found the writing style overly simple, lacking the depth and atmosphere I’d hoped for from a crime novel. The plot itself felt fairly predictable, and the narrative never quite built the tension or intrigue needed to keep me fully invested.
At times, it was a struggle to stay engaged, as the story seemed to move along familiar paths without offering much in the way of originality or emotional pull. I can see how it might appeal to readers looking for a very light, accessible mystery, but for me it felt too basic and ultimately forgettable.
At times, it was a struggle to stay engaged, as the story seemed to move along familiar paths without offering much in the way of originality or emotional pull. I can see how it might appeal to readers looking for a very light, accessible mystery, but for me it felt too basic and ultimately forgettable.
March 17, 2026
When I finished this book my one word summing up was "weird". I am still getting used to the idea of time sliding. I am not sure that events should be changed! I am beginning to like Ali as a lead character and also her team, but I still yearn for the days of Ruth Galloway! I enjoyed the historical references, and the literary links, especially meeting Charles Dickens. However I am still not sure whether some other characters such as "Barry" Power were in the past and the present and as for Jones, she is a complete mystery. The novel was a bit too clever for me at times but thoroughly enjoyable.
February 14, 2026
4.5 🌟🌟🌟🌟💫Elly Griffith,en av mina riktiga favoritförfattare. Älskade alla Ruth böckerna. Denna serie om tidsresor crime, katter och kärlek är en ny favorit, Denna andra bok i serien är tom bättre än den första, längtar redan till nästa
February 23, 2026
I really like this series. It’s easy to read but still good. Plus, Barry Power, what a name! Loved it! Looking forward to book 3 already. The actual murderer was a bit random but it’s still good.
April 5, 2026
After the very enjoyable Ruth Galloway series, Ali Dawson is a big disappointment. The first book I rated a dubious three stars, hoping the next book would be better but alas.
The time travelling is a bit too unrealistic for my taste, but in a good story I could stomach that. Unfortunately, the story gets worse and worse. Magic chairs? People flying?
There are quite a few loose storylines that are haphazardly and very loosely tied together. The murder mysterie seems like a subplot and the murderer has no relation at all to the story. He’s just a shallow person appearing out of the blue for two or three pages with no background in the story and no character development whatsoever.
Lady Seraphina just annoys. Her storyline is beyond ridiculous. In the space of a few months she seems to have adapted perfectly to the 1850’s, has managed to become rich and famous and known to about the whole city.
And I don’t like cats.
The time travelling is a bit too unrealistic for my taste, but in a good story I could stomach that. Unfortunately, the story gets worse and worse. Magic chairs? People flying?
There are quite a few loose storylines that are haphazardly and very loosely tied together. The murder mysterie seems like a subplot and the murderer has no relation at all to the story. He’s just a shallow person appearing out of the blue for two or three pages with no background in the story and no character development whatsoever.
Lady Seraphina just annoys. Her storyline is beyond ridiculous. In the space of a few months she seems to have adapted perfectly to the 1850’s, has managed to become rich and famous and known to about the whole city.
And I don’t like cats.
February 9, 2026
Ganska underhållande men lite rörig. För många trådar som inte hänger ihop
March 13, 2026
The second in the Ali Dawson time travel mysteries. Ali is a police detective who leads a special team investigating cold cases. She has just returned from one mission only to leave a colleague behind. She decides to concentrate on current cases to divert her mind. A young man has died by thinking he could fly and throwing himself off a building. Ali
Thinks it is linked to a well known psychic medium. Then her cat, Terry, disappears and she travels back in time to prevent him going through the cat flap. She finds herself back in the Victorian era where she meets up with her missing colleague. Is it all connected and how will she return to her own time again?
Another fascinating instalment in this exciting series. I love the idea of time travel to help investigate mysteries. I like the characters, they’re well drawn. It’s cleverly plotted although I wasn’t too sure about the denouement. It didn’t seem to connect with the rest of the story so I didn’t quite enjoy The Killing Time as much as The Frozen People but still a gripping read nevertheless. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series already! Hopefully there will be one? 4.5⭐️
Thinks it is linked to a well known psychic medium. Then her cat, Terry, disappears and she travels back in time to prevent him going through the cat flap. She finds herself back in the Victorian era where she meets up with her missing colleague. Is it all connected and how will she return to her own time again?
Another fascinating instalment in this exciting series. I love the idea of time travel to help investigate mysteries. I like the characters, they’re well drawn. It’s cleverly plotted although I wasn’t too sure about the denouement. It didn’t seem to connect with the rest of the story so I didn’t quite enjoy The Killing Time as much as The Frozen People but still a gripping read nevertheless. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series already! Hopefully there will be one? 4.5⭐️
February 26, 2026
Rated 4 🌟 book 2
Another good Ali Dawson mystery. The cold case team known as the “frozen people” are back.
Terry the cat goes missing and Ali is desperate to find him. Ali convince his bad to time travel her back two days so she can close the catflap but finds herself back into Victorian 1851 where their colleague Jones was trapped 18 months ago.
Current day / They are asked to investigate a mesmerist Barry power, who’s a believed influence 19-year-old Luke to believe he could fly.
I enjoyed the follow up from book one where Ali meets Cain Templeton who declares his love for her.
The beauty of Time Travel, as we really don’t know where the story will take us.
Another good Ali Dawson mystery. The cold case team known as the “frozen people” are back.
Terry the cat goes missing and Ali is desperate to find him. Ali convince his bad to time travel her back two days so she can close the catflap but finds herself back into Victorian 1851 where their colleague Jones was trapped 18 months ago.
Current day / They are asked to investigate a mesmerist Barry power, who’s a believed influence 19-year-old Luke to believe he could fly.
I enjoyed the follow up from book one where Ali meets Cain Templeton who declares his love for her.
The beauty of Time Travel, as we really don’t know where the story will take us.
March 16, 2026
The second of the serious of which I was fascinated by the first. The author, better known for her other series, has moved into the dubious realm of time travel for this one. I couldn't remember that much about the previous book, even after reading my review. However, in spite of much sbout its content that should have put me off, I did enjoy it. So it was with this in mind that I grabbed this one and started reading.
Although I acknowledge the storytelling of the author and her ability to paint a complete picture and put the reader there in the action, I am afraid that this one has missed the mark for me.
The extra cold case team are approached to look into a recent case of apparent suicide involving a magician cum hypnotist with links to the era that the team had been involved with in the previous book.
However, this case is somewhat sidelined when DI Ali Dawson is transported back in time, somewhat accidently, to the period of her previous visit. Here the story seems to get bogged down a little in a montage of Victorian life. Can she get back?
The present day police are trying to solve a couple of murders which seem to be connected to the groups investigation.
Unfortunately I felt a bit let down but the solving of the cases here and wondered why so much of the story had been set in the Victorian era as only a small fraction was relevant to the case.
On the plus side, we now know much more about the 'team' which could build in future books and there are intriguing comments dropped about some of the characters which must be there to be built on. I can also see good reasons why a couple of them might be only too keen to try the time jump themselves. Unfortunately, I'm not sure that I want to go with them.
15th March 2026
Although I acknowledge the storytelling of the author and her ability to paint a complete picture and put the reader there in the action, I am afraid that this one has missed the mark for me.
The extra cold case team are approached to look into a recent case of apparent suicide involving a magician cum hypnotist with links to the era that the team had been involved with in the previous book.
However, this case is somewhat sidelined when DI Ali Dawson is transported back in time, somewhat accidently, to the period of her previous visit. Here the story seems to get bogged down a little in a montage of Victorian life. Can she get back?
The present day police are trying to solve a couple of murders which seem to be connected to the groups investigation.
Unfortunately I felt a bit let down but the solving of the cases here and wondered why so much of the story had been set in the Victorian era as only a small fraction was relevant to the case.
On the plus side, we now know much more about the 'team' which could build in future books and there are intriguing comments dropped about some of the characters which must be there to be built on. I can also see good reasons why a couple of them might be only too keen to try the time jump themselves. Unfortunately, I'm not sure that I want to go with them.
15th March 2026
March 24, 2026
I’m a huge Elly Griffiths fan and her series of books concerning Dr Ruth Galloway are, to my mind, some of the greatest crime fiction written since Agatha Christie. Yes I’ve said it and I mean it!
I was wary after being such a fan of Dr Ruth Galloway that I wouldn’t enjoy this series as much and that I’d be disappointed.
No fear! Time travelling detectives. Crimes committed across the ether? Magnificent stuff.
I was wary after being such a fan of Dr Ruth Galloway that I wouldn’t enjoy this series as much and that I’d be disappointed.
No fear! Time travelling detectives. Crimes committed across the ether? Magnificent stuff.
March 5, 2026
I really enjoyed reading this book. I like the premise of the series. When reading The first book The Frozen people I felt that the ending (coming back from the past) felt a bit abrupt… I didn’t have the same feeling this time. I like the characters, the writing style. It just all adds up. Very pleasant read.
March 10, 2026
After ‘The Frozen People’ which set the scene, I reserved judgement on this new series. Alas the follow up is no better. As well as time travel via mobile phones and magic chairs seeming ridiculously implausible, the plot meanders once Ali arrives back in 19th century London and fails to build up much momentum. Usually I really enjoy Elly Griffiths’s novels, but ‘The Killing Time’ left me cold.
February 18, 2026
Utterly absorbing and so EXCITING. I cannot recommend this series (2 books only) enough - Griffiths’s imagination knows no bounds.
March 3, 2026
Listened to Swedish version, since Storytel didn’t have it in English.
March 18, 2026
Skulle du resa i tiden för att hitta din bortsprungna katt? Givetvis! Ali reser i tiden även av andra skäl och det är väl det som ger den här serien en annan dimension. Jag är väldigt förtjust i den då den är mycket välskriven, spännande och med intressanta och sympatiska karaktärer.
March 25, 2026
Cute, entertaining, a great pastime with a feisty heroine and other lovely characters and a far-fetched premise that somehow works and keeps you in suspense all the way. When can we get another?
April 3, 2026
This was another solid entry to the Ali Dawson series, but once again, nothing jawdropping or riveting happens. I can't really figure out the point of these books.
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February 14, 2026It’s Elly Griffiths. What more can I say. I adore her writing
February 21, 2026
I loved this one! Nearly as much as the first installment. Only that this time I felt more disturbed by the loose ends. And I have to wait another year to read what happens next!
I should have wait for the whole serie to be out before reading it, but well, now that I've started it it's too late to think about it so I'll just have to patiently wait for the next book.
Also, the murder resolution felt a bit underwelming, but everything else was exciting and interesting so I wasn't bothered. Going to the Great Exhibitions and meeting Dickens were wonderful moments and I wanted to read more about them. Obviously Ali will go back again in book three, and I hope to get some answers but maybe I'll have to wait another couple of novels for that... Let's hope they'll come out very soon!!
I should have wait for the whole serie to be out before reading it, but well, now that I've started it it's too late to think about it so I'll just have to patiently wait for the next book.
Also, the murder resolution felt a bit underwelming, but everything else was exciting and interesting so I wasn't bothered. Going to the Great Exhibitions and meeting Dickens were wonderful moments and I wanted to read more about them. Obviously Ali will go back again in book three, and I hope to get some answers but maybe I'll have to wait another couple of novels for that... Let's hope they'll come out very soon!!
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