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An Aura of Mystery

Ellie McEwan Mysteries, Book 1

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An Aura of Mystery

Written by: Joy Ellis
Narrated by: Sophie Rundle
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The newly-discovered novel from multi-million-selling author Joy Ellis. Never before published!

Flower shop owner Ellie McEwan is driving home late one frosty November night when a shadowy figure leaps into the road out of nowhere. Ellie swerves to avoid him — and slams head-on into the crash barrier.

Days later, Ellie wakes up in hospital — and notices there’s something different. Everyone she looks at — the doctor, the nurse, her friend Carole — is surrounded by a coloured aura. Her near-death experience seems to have given her a new ability.

And now Ellie must use her new-found gift to catch a killer.

The battered body of a young woman is found in the grounds of a local hotel. She’s the third woman to be murdered in this sleepy Surrey village, her hands crushed and mutilated. Just like the other two.

Each of the women was a skilled professional — a musician, a doctor and an artist. Apart from that, they appear to have nothing in common.

And now the police’s one lead — a key witness — is missing.

Although sceptical, a desperate DCI Bob Foreman calls on Ellie for help. But Ellie’s involvement in the investigation will throw her into the path of a brutal killer . . .

DISCOVER A TOTALLY ENTHRALLING MYSTERY.

This utterly gripping crime thriller is perfect for fans of L.J. Ross, J.D. Kirk, Elly Griffiths, Susan Hill, Kate Ellis or Ann Cleeves.

©2024 Joy Ellis (P)2024 Audible Ltd.
Crime Fiction Domestic Thrillers Mystery Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Scary
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I enjoyed Joy Ellis’ other novels and I was curious about this earlier work. The plot was interesting but not my style. The pacing seemed off and some sections, tedious. I found my mind wandering.

The narrator read clearly with naturally. I felt she did a good job keeping the characters straight. The few times I couldn’t figure out who was who had to do with the writing becoming over explaining, not the narration.

Better editing could have improved the writing or at least bring it up to the standard of the author’s later books.

Not the usual Joy Ellis

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Loved the combo of supernatural with crime investigation. I hope she writes more for Ellie McEwan!

Loved it.

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The author tells us that this is her first novel that was stashed away for years because there wasn’t really a market for it when she first wrote it. I’m sure I’m not alone in saying I’m very happy that she did publish it because I enjoyed it immensely.

So glad this was published

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Awesome storyline. Believable likeable characters. The narrator does a great job her voice is very nice to listen to

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I throughly enjoyed this book! I love Joy’s books but this was a nice change. Can’t wait to listen to Book 2. Hoping there will be more to come.

Loved it!!!

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