From www.fantasticfiction.co.uk
"The village of Ledwardine has never been flooded in living memory, but as the river continues to rise with December rains, within days it will be an island. Electricity has been cut and the church is serving as a temporary mortuary for two people who drowned. Only one man feels safe: an aggressively atheist author who has been moved - for his own safety - into a secluded house just outside the village. Meanwhile, archaeologists - assisted by Merrily Watkins's teenage daughter, Jane - are at work unearthing an ancient row of standing stones which some people would prefer stay buried. The atheist's temporary home is close to the site and his young wife is becoming conspicuously agitated. Is it the fear of discovery? With the flood water washing up Church Lane towards the vicarage and the shop running out of cigarettes, it looks to be a cold and complex Christmas for Merrily Watkins."

It's been a few years since I read any of this series and I'd forgotten how much I enjoy them. Having said that, there are signs that the series is starting to run out of steam - still enjoyable at this point, but I'm not sure how long that can continue.

On it's way 3vie who had it on her wishlist :-)

Thankyou so much for this rabck. I love this series ;0)

I really enjoyed this book, it’s been a while since I read the last one in the series so this was a real treat. I love that there is always a mention a paganism and ancient sites alongside the current mystery/murder. Without giving too much away - the ending of this one definitely gives the reader something to think about 😱