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Five Bloody Hearts

Written by: Joy Ellis
Narrated by: Matthew Lloyd Davies
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Publisher's Summary

Grace Repton, a beautiful older woman, walks into the police station to tell Detective Matt Ballard she has information that could stop a murder. Her fiance, the infamous serial killer Jeremy Reader, has told her that he has a disciple who is going to kill using Reader's horrific methods.  

Reader murdered five women and was finally brought to justice by Detective Ballard. Reader is safely imprisoned in a high security prison, and claiming to be a reformed man who wants to help the police.   

But can Matt believe the serial killer or his peculiar wife to be? Can the love of a good woman really change a serial killer?  

And the Fenland police also have another investigation on their hands. A Lithuanian migrant worker is found dead on the fens. There is no ID on him, but he has a Tree of Life tattoo. This is the third body to be found with this distinctive tattoo. Is this gang war or something even more sinister?  

The police are stretched to the breaking point with multiple copycat murders. And Matt and his girlfriend Liz will fight for everything they care about in a heart-stopping conclusion that will have you on the edge of your seat.

©2019 Joy Ellis (P)2019 Tantor

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Good story. Narration all over the place

Really enjoyed the story. Narration was distracting as the accents seemed to change and stay consistent with characters.

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Five bloody hearts

I’m really enjoying this book.
Well narrated, engrossing story and keeps you hanging on, waiting for the next revelation.
I with I’d know about book one before reading (or rather listening) to this one though. It’s called "beware the past”. Only because there are references to it and they would be better in order.
Still, I recommend Five bloody hearts.

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Great book

Loved trying to figure out who the murder was. Was surprised on the ending as didn't figure it out

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Another great mystery

I love joy Ellis’s characters her ability to get me wrapped up in a story
Thanks Joy for helping me dive into another one to keep my mind off things that are not going so well

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5 bloody hearts

Loved the intrigue, the characters and the storyline. Lots of twists and turns and a good bloody read ha ha.

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A bit disappointing

The narration left something to be desired, accents were pretty shaky throughout. Good story line tho

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Could have been more enjoyable

The narrator really did an injustice to this book. The accents were horrible. Sometimes the narrator would read so softly that you couldn't hear and then there's the times where he would draw out the words or insert pregnant pauses.
Very disappointed overall.

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Distracted…

Could not concentrate on the plot as much as I would have liked. I just adore Joy Ellis but in this case the narration was not what I usually enjoy. Up, down, he sounds more like a stuffy teacher than a story teller.

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My least favourite Joy Ellis book

I was disappointed in this book, the story lacked the suspense and drama of all the other Joy Ellis books I have listened to. I also found the narrator, Mathew Lloyd Davies to be my least favourite reader. His intonation was annoying. I am a huge Joy Ellis fan so will continue to listen to more of her books but hope they are better than this one.

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Twisty and suspenseful

I've not been disappointed with any of Joy Ellis' books. This is a great read. One small but important thing is the narrator whose delivery mars the story a bit. The tone and cadence is one of a stage actor, often ponderous and emphatic that sometimes does not quite fit with the story. But the story itself is excellent.

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