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The Colour of Mystery

Ellie McEwan Mysteries, Book 2

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The Colour 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!

THREE NICE PEOPLE. THREE TERRIBLE CRIMES. WHAT MADE THEM DO THESE AWFUL THINGS?

It’s the night shift worker who finds them. Huddled in a hospital store cupboard is elderly Edith Higgins. Knifed to death. Sitting behind her is Staff Nurse Lily Frampton, a scalpel clasped in her blood-soaked hand.

No one can understand why this kind-hearted, dedicated nurse would brutally murder a frail patient she’s spent months caring for.

That same day, mild-mannered schoolteacher Rod Black is found surrounded by the battered bodies of his pupils. Why would a well-respected teacher beat five schoolboys to death?

Then a third shocking — and equally inexplicable — incident takes place in a London homeless shelter.

©2024 Joy Ellis (P)2024 Audible Ltd. Crime Fiction Domestic Thrillers Mystery Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Heartfelt Crime
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I have listened to both of Joy's books, written early in her career. The woman is a wordsmith and she weaves her stories so exceptionally well. I loved these two, albeit different, from her current books. Joy if you ever put your hand to returning Allie to the page I'd love to read of exploits.

Fascinating Concept

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i mean it was well written but so much going on… kind of reminded me of a strange mash up of an episode of Carebears meets Scoobu Do meets The Bill !? Was enjoyable enough though and narrator very easy to list to

Kind of strange

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Well done to Joy Ellis for taking us on a journey about a subject very few would even have heard of. I liked the characters and would love to have heard a whole series about them. Quite a departure from the police series the author usually writes about and which I am a huge fan of but enjoyable all the same.

Compelling

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The character developments and the incredible complex mystery surrounding the crimes. The scientific/spiritual evidence that assisted in the unfolding and completions of solving the mystery. And of course the delicious voice of the narrator. 🌻

The incredible research of Joy Ellis and her wonderful story telling.

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This series by Joy Ellis are "nice" crime stories without lots of gore. The characters in this and the first book of the series are very relatable. The narrator is excellent.

I love this series, and it's a shame there are only two books.

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Liked having to think “outside the square”! Enjoyed the paranormal link, coupled with the crime angle.

Unusual storyline, a change from the usual.

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ved the series❤️❤️ easy to listen to kept me wanting to here more. why was it shelved?? thanks for taking it off the shelf....,

Ellery mystery

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Really enjoyed a totally different type of story, dark and mysterious with a supernatural theme 😎 which made a very plausible story. Very descriptive and unexpected twists HOWEVER I was disappointed in the ending 😒It seemed unfinished and could have been fleshed out more, all over and done with after the victims were rescued in 5 minutes 😳 I wanted to hear more, plus what happened with Ed? (That doesn't give anything away😅) Fantastic first books for the author though, to even go that deep on a controversial subject for some...hope she'll consider another book at least 😍 thank you! 👏👏👏

Something completely different 😃🤩

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so glad she was able to publish these treasures thank you Joffee books for your faith in Joy

the storyline

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This was a wonderful follow on from the first book.
Such a powerful story & so well narrated.

Just wonderful

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