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Breathing Space

Ellis McFadden Mysteries

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Breathing Space

By: Kristen Painter
Narrated by: Robyn Maryke
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Step into the enigmatic world of the Athos—a vessel that blends the luxury of a cruise ship, the intrigue of a scientific research station, and the might of a military starship. Here, amidst the stars, you'll find Ellis McFadden, the ship’s head librarian, embarking on adventures she never anticipated this late in her career.

Even better that she gets to experience it all while in proximity to her daughter, who just happens to be the vice admiral. But life aboard the ship takes a darker turn when a library patron is found dead, and Ellis falls under suspicion.

With her reputation on the line, Ellis must navigate a labyrinth of secrets and lies. Armed with her wits, the loyalty of her eclectic friends, and her trusty android cat, she dives into a mystery that's as thrilling as the unexplored galaxies around her. Can she find the critical evidence to clear her name before the next jump into the unknown?

©2024 Kristen Painter (P)2025 Kristen Painter
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I love majority of this book. It's a sweet book about an older lady librarian being caught up in a murder whilst being helped by an older gentleman who is not whom he seems at first.

The only slight negative was based on how the Narrator read messages at the start of each chapter. They are similar to being on a cruise ships. On cruise ships there is a morning TV showing you what's on and not. That part of narration could have been a lot better.

Apart from that it was well read and a charming, relaxing, non-smut book which was narrated well.

Charming Story with intriguing mystery

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