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The Hermitage

The DCI Ryan Mysteries, Book 9

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The Hermitage

By: LJ Ross
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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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 Cosy Mystery Romance Romantic Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime Italy

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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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!

Story and narration A1!

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I wish this would be made into a mini series on TV. Great plots, twists and turns.

Love the series!

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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!

Great story - Great plot!

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The characters and stories pull you in and hold you. I love this series. I think I'm supposed to be doing other stuff but I can't stop listening.

love this series

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This is very entertaining. Great story, it once again has comedy, romance, murder and history from previous books. loved it

The Best one of the DC Ryan series

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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.

Repeating a storyline

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