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An Aura of Mystery

Ellie McEwan Mysteries, Book 1

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An Aura of Mystery

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.
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Nothing to dislike and I can’t wait to start the second book in this series. I enjoyed the mystical side to this story and found the characters believable and endearing. More please.

I loved the combination of the mystical with the everyday.

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What a fantastic book this is. The characters and the plot were so well written and came together perfectly. The narrator is very well matched and read. In the Foreword beautifully.
Joy tells the reader (or listener in this case) that it was one of her very first books and was ‘put away’ until she retrieved it many years later, dusted it off, made some very minor changes and published it.
It’s not based on the Fenns but does feature a strong female protagonist… or three.
Without wanting to give away too much, that the mode of capturing the murderer is so different to the norm for her work, made it all the more interesting for me. About to start the second book now!

Amazing story! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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It’s hard to believe that this was her very first book. The story is gripping and held me up all night listening. The plot just twists and turns in a constant battle on trying to figure out the killer. A must listen for any murder mystery lovers.

Roller coaster of twists and turns.

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I really liked the concept and overall story line but it was very slow going and almost boring in some places.

Slow going

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Although this is not the usual genre I would choose I found this book compelling. I was intrigued by the subject and had to keep listening to understand the eventual outcomes. I will definitely be listening to the sequel.

Most unusual

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I like the books by Joy Ellis, but this one was a surprise: it wasn’t her usual crime story, but a combination of crime and mystical/supernatural. As usual it was very well researched and kept me “ on my toes”. The performance was wonderful. I totally enjoyed this book and can only recommend it

The mix of crime with paranormal

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The characters were well developed, their differences dealt with in a sensitive and compassionate way. A new insight into a unique way to catch the killer.

Surprised by how much I enjoyed this story

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As this was Joy Ellis’s first book and only now it has been released, it’s easy to see she was a great writer from the start.

Interesting concept…..

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This book was well written written
Welll executed the reader was extraordinary
The plot riveting could not stop listening

Most enjoyable

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A fabulous storyline that felt so authentic and had me thinking about it until I could get back to listening again.

Captivating

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