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Cragside

The DCI Ryan Mysteries, Book 6

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Cragside

By: LJ Ross
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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From the number one international best-selling author of Holy Island.

Are you afraid of the dark?

After his climactic battle with notorious serial killer The Hacker, DCI Ryan is spending the summer with his fiancée within the grounds of Cragside, a spectacular Bavarian-style mansion surrounded by acres of woodland.

When they are invited to attend the staff summer party - a Victorian murder mystery evening - it's all a joke until the lights go out and an elderly man is found dead. It looks like an unfortunate accident but, as the dead man's life begins to unfold, Ryan and his team of detectives realise that all is not as it appears.

When a second body is found, terror grips the close-knit community, and Ryan must uncover the killer who walks among them before they strike again....

Murder and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunit set amidst the spectacular Northumbrian landscape.

©2017 LJ Ross (P)2017 Audible, Ltd Cosy Crime Murder Mystery Romance Romantic Suspense Fiction Suspense Comedy

Critic Reviews

"LJ Ross is the queen of Kindle." ( Sunday Telegraph)
"A literary phenomenon." ( Evening Chronicle)
"LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers." ( The Times)
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We love Inspector Ryan and the narrator Johnathan Keeble. Can't wait for the next story!

Super dooper story

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I thought I was not going to enjoy this book as the previous ones. But I was surprised that it hold the art of a whodunnit until the end

Suspense

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A slightly more gentle change of pace from the nail-biting pulse-pounder in the previous novel. The setting, for me, seemed to signal a little nod to the works of Agatha Christie, while also clearly asserting the writer's own style.

As a kid, I grew up with the Sherlock Holmes stories. Spent a fair bit of time with Poirot's mysteries too. To this day, they remain some of my favourite detective stories. And LJ Ross's works are rapidly rising to join them.

Consistent Quality

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Once more narrated expertly, I enjoyed listening to this story. Finally Ryan has married ... but a hint of something more to follow is included. on to the next story!!

An enjoyable story

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I am enjoying this series, having started with the first one out of interest just before visiting the Holy Isle of Lindisfarne where it was set.
The setting of this one - at Cragside - is also very interesting from an historical point of view, and it’s now also on my list of places to visit.
The story is perhaps a little drawn out, but the narration is excellent.

Entertaining story, interesting setting

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I love the humour in these books especially between Ryan and Phillips. and a good murder or 3

humour

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Well done LJ Ross - not sure where you get your never ending inspiration from. One of the very good features about these books is the extent to which she weaves the beautiful Northumberland landscape and its features into the books. The plots and characters are authentic - I loved Cragside - having been there I could picture all the detail. The narration is superb.

Another Northumberland masterpiece

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I love this world Louise Ross has created with likeable characters. Set in a Northumberland it also touches on it's history. Can't wait to download the next book.

Had me shedding a tear

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L J Ross provides us with another excellent thriller.
The narrator provides atmosphere and brings the characters to life.
Already looking forward to the next installment.

Another cracking jarn.

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Love this series. Fantastic cast of characters. Wonderful narrator. You'll be addicted from the start.

Always leaves you wanting more

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