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The Dying Light
- Detective Matt Ballard Series, Book 3
- Narrated by: Matthew Lloyd Davies
- Length: 9 hrs and 1 min
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Publisher's Summary
Whisper Fen Holds Dark Secrets
As the mists roll over the fens and enigmatic lights twinkle in the distance, only the locals know their way along the hidden paths through the mysterious watery terrain of one of England's most beautiful and sometimes dangerous places.
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- Aussie Jenny
- 15-01-2022
Strange happenings
The Dying Light is my least favourite book by Joy Ellis. I appreciate the storyline, although I found the subject matter rather creepy, which is possibly the intention of the author.
Will and Kate (only just realised the significance of their names) are not an endearing couple, in fact I rather disliked them. I felt no sympathy for Will, his character is too wishy washy for my liking.
It is still a good listen, just not up to the standard I expect from Joy Ellis.
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- Zimmy
- 16-12-2020
Another great storyline
Had been looking forward to a new audiobook from this author. While the storyline held my interest I was very disappointed with the narration.
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- Charm Harris
- 06-12-2023
Very dark and depressing story - not for me
The good: The narrator for this and the 2nd books is WAY better than the first. Although DS(?) Jason was a bit hard to listen to at times :)
The bad: overall, I really struggled to finish this one, and don't think I'll tackle anymore of the Ballard books - mainly because this one was so dark and depressing, and I miss 'the team'. I dislike books that bring me this far down - it was awful.
The ugly: mental illness or not, reality or not - the abuse the MC put up with from his wife was/is not acceptable, and made me want to slap her myself - and him, for not getting help a lot sooner than he did.
Emotional reaction to the book - yes. Did it leave me feeling satisfied, upbeat and wanting to read more? No. I read for entertainment, not to feel disturbed and sad. (really enjoyed the other two series, despite them dealing with murder and mayhem though)
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- Anonymous User
- 01-11-2023
Not her best
Usually love Joy’s work but found this one drawn out and the ending anticlimactic. There was an over focus on one of the main characters troubles, we get it, she’s mentally unwell! Still a pleasant listen due to the style of writing though.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-10-2023
Great twisting storyline
Very entertaining with a twisting storyline quite dark. Good introduction of new and old characters on the fen. Missed professor Rory!
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- Anonymous User
- 24-09-2023
Glorious
The Absolute Best of Joy Ellis.
This Book left me gasping, Goosebumps, Tingling Spine and Sadness but above all, deep appreciation the The Author’s compelling Storyline.
A must ‘read’.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-09-2023
Great story line and characters.
Another terrific story from Joy Ellis. Loved the twists and believable characters. The narration was good.
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- Susan Broad
- 03-07-2023
Excellent
Excellent series. Quite different in a lot of areas from her usual storyline. A wonderful twist at the end. Narration was excellent and I’m sure you will enjoy it.
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- Katie B
- 24-06-2023
Surprise ending
What a winding, twisting, exciting and painful journey the story took you on.
I find the narrator is better to listen to with earphones as it’s grating listening through my phone.
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- chris
- 10-06-2023
dying light
good story. started of slow but soon developed into an interesting plot. first story of Matt Ballard that I have read.
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