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  • Audible's breakthrough crime author of 2018
  • Written by: Joy Ellis
  • Narrated by: Richard Armitage
  • Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,566 ratings)

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Their Lost Daughters

Written by: Joy Ellis
Narrated by: Richard Armitage
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Publisher's Summary

Introducing Audible Exclusive Their Lost Daughters, the first in the Jackman and Evans crime series, written by Joy Ellis, Audible's breakthrough crime author of 2018.

Deep in the muddy fields of the Lincolnshire Fens, a teenage girl is found wandering, delirious, claiming to have been drugged at a party. Metres away, the drowned body of another girl is found on an isolated beach. And all this on a small stretch of land where, nearly 10 years ago, the shocking disappearance of a young girl remains an open case.

For DI Rowan Jackman and DS Marie Evans, the pressure is on to bring the perpetrators of these shocking crimes to justice. Are the crimes linked? Who are these young girls? And what on earth is going on under the green and pastured land of the Lincolnshire Fens?

An Amazon Kindle number one best seller, Their Lost Daughters by Joy Ellis is performed by the incredible Richard Armitage (The Hobbit) and available exclusively at Audible. Be prepared for your pulse to rise and your nights to be disturbed as our breakthrough crime author of 2018 weaves her dark web of mystery. Perfect for fans of Sarah A. Denzil, LJ Ross and Denzil Meyrick.

About the author

Joy Ellis is not your ordinary newcomer to crime fiction. She started work in the 1960s as an apprentice florist in Covent Garden before opening her own flower shop in Lincolnshire. Later in life, she began to consider a career change towards crime writing and attended a workshop in Greece led by Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole. Ellis has now left the flowers behind and dedicates her life to writing gritty crime thrillers set in the Fens, where she lives with her police officer partner.

About the narrator

Richard Armitage is a British actor known for his vast array of film, television and theatre work, including The Hobbit, Spooks and The Crucible. His trademark baritone voice has earned him recognition, too, through his performance on many notable audiobooks as well as in TV and radio show narration.

His audiobook credits include The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde featured in The Monster Collection, David Copperfield, and Angela Carter's The Bloody Chamber, and this experience shines through in Armitage's gripping performance of Their Lost Daughters.

©2017 Joy Ellis (P)2018 Audible, Ltd

What the critics say

"If you’re a crime fiction fanatic, Their Lost Daughters could well be your next obsession." (Digital Spy)

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Great story, amazing narrator!

I really enjoyed this story! I have to say though, that the narrator was the best part. In fact, the best narrator that I have heard on Audible so far. Although I am Canadian, and probably not the best judge of different British accents, I thought his accents were amazing. He was also able to narrate the female voices better than any other male narrator I've heard so far. Sometimes when the men try and do the female voices it just sounds weird and fake but he did an excellent job.

I look forward to more stories by this author and narrator.

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Captivating Story

Absolutely loves this book, I just could get enough. The author kept me fully attentive until the very end.

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  • Uri
  • 2019-04-26

Excellent thriller

An ordinary crime story for 3/4 of the book converges into an incredible psyco ending

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Gripping!

Great plot. Very well performed, with different voices for each character, all by Mr Armitage.

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murder mystery

I enjoy listening to the book, I lovea good mystery. on to the first book considering I missed it haha 😄

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Fantastic book for free!

I was reluctant to try thinking the quality would not be a great book as it was free! I was mistaken. The story, narrator we’re all fantastic. I would highly recommend.

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Great Story

I thoroughly enjoyed the book and the narrator. Can't wait to listen to book 2 in the series.

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Creepy interesting story

So creepy! The story is filled with many twists and turns and definitely held my interest.

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Good read, interesting twist

I found this novel entertaining. A little repetitive at times in the police dialogue, but overall an interesting story with a twist.

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  • 2019-08-10

Highly recommended

Do not hesitate to purchase this title. It is everything a book-to-audiobook should be. Mr Armitage gave each character a distinct voice, different pace---could almost believe this was a full cast production. The story was good but the characters were outstanding. By the end, they felt like old friends. Can't wait to make my way through the other titles.

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