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  • The Hermitage

  • The DCI Ryan Mysteries, Book 9
  • By: LJ Ross
  • Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
  • Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (109 ratings)

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The Hermitage

By: LJ Ross
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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Publisher's Summary

From the number one international best-selling author of Holy Island and Seven Bridges

He thought he was invincible, but he was wrong....  

When an old man is found dead inside the ancient hermitage at Warkworth Castle, Northumbria CID are called in to investigate. With no apparent motive, it’s their job to unravel why he was murdered - and this time they’re forced to do it without their star detective.... 

DCI Ryan is thousands of miles away. He’s tracked a killer across Europe and has sworn not to return until he has his man in custody.

Nathan Armstrong is a dangerous psychopath, but there’s just one problem - he’s also an international celebrity: a world-famous thriller writer with money and connections. Ryan is a stranger in a foreign land, but he knows one thing - he’ll never give up. 

Murder and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunnit set amidst the spectacular landscapes of Northumberland and Tuscany.

©2018 L. J. Ross (P)2019 Audible, Ltd

Critic Reviews

“LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers.” (The Times)

"A literary phenomenon.” (Evening Chronicle)

“LJ Ross is the Queen of Kindle.” (Sunday Telegraph

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Repeating a storyline

A great story however the final solution to this crime Drama is pretty much identical to the Cove, maybe move away from this storyline in the future.

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Story and narration A1!

I am hooked. L J Ross’s DCI Ryan series is so engrossing, I actually make time to read each book in their correct order. Not only am I drawn to this author’s compelling stories, she has also teamed up with Jonathan Keeble as her narrator making my experience truly perfect. The both of them make it so.... and oh yes, the narration makes a huge difference to one’s reading/listening pleasure! Keep it up Audible!

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Great story - Great plot!

This was close to my favourite DCI Ryan with lots of twists & turns ... and false leads - in the plot. Research on Firenze was thorough and clear writing style. The story holds it's plot well, without any labooured stylistic foibles. Enjoyable!

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