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  • The Patient Man

  • Jackman & Evans, Book 6
  • By: Joy Ellis
  • Narrated by: Richard Armitage
  • Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,523 ratings)

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The Patient Man

By: Joy Ellis
Narrated by: Richard Armitage
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Publisher's Summary

From number one best-selling author Joy Ellis, a totally absorbing mystery full of stunning twists and turns.

A mystery which will captivate you till the dramatic ending.

Jackman and Evans’ most dangerous enemy is back to finish things off.

The domestic bliss of Detective Inspector Rowan Jackman, of Fenland Constabulary, doesn’t last long. His old nemesis, serial killer Alistair Ashcroft, is back in town and ready to tidy up unfinished business.

Ashcroft sends a sinister text to DS Marie Evans. His opening move in what will prove to be a lethal game of cat-and-mouse. Yet for all his taunts, where is he? In a county crawling with police on the lookout for him, Ashcroft is nowhere to be found.

Everyone Jackman cares about is in danger. Alongside the hunt for Ashcroft, however, normal police work must continue. The separate thefts of six pigs, a thoroughbred stallion, guns and some oil lead Jackman’s crew to the notorious Lorimer family, ruled over on their farm by the fearsome matriarch Rachel.

Meanwhile, a seemingly routine break-in at the home of gun-club owner Kenneth Harcourt quickly becomes more complicated when the man long held responsible for having killed Harcourt’s young daughter in a hit-and-run is shot dead in a car park - by a sniper. A killer is on the loose in the quiet streets of Saltern-le-Fen, and he isn’t going to stop at claiming one life. But why is he focusing on young Kevin, so close to promotion to detective?

And the sniper, like Ashcroft, takes to taunting the police: they’ll never catch him, they need to respect him, they shouldn’t be sidetracked looking for their old adversary.

In a stunning conclusion, Jackman and Evans race against time to catch the sniper and track down their deadly adversary. A lethal game with a very patient man. Full of twists and turns, this is a crime thriller that will keep you listening until the shocking ending. Set in the atmospheric Lincolnshire Fens whose towns and isolated villages hide many dark secrets.

©2019 Joy Ellis (P)2020 Audible, Ltd

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I loved this book. Couldn’t put it down. Well written and well read. Would highly recommend it.

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I called the review they impatient listener’ because that was me. I had a lot of trouble having to stop to carry out a task away from my phone, impatient to hear the next chapter. Great twists and turns and not always easy to see where the story was heading made it a great mystery to follow. Brought tears to my eyes a couple of times too as well as a few chuckles. Covered all the emotions involved in a good story.

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The best of the series to date.

Brilliant finish to a long awaited storyline. My favourite book to date. Absolutely gripping from start to finish.

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interesting

narrator good
story engaging but not riveting but a bit. predictable. character development good enough

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A very marvellous story with great characters and exciting stories abound. I love Richard the best

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Enjoyed this story and the others.

I'm really enjoying the series. They all are very good. They keep you in suspense.

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A welcome return to form.

I'm delighted to see a return to form by Joy Ellis is this entertaining and confidently written Jackman & Evans installment. The previous book in the series, "Stolen Boys", just didn't seem to fit. And of course, Richard Armitage turns in his usual masterful performance.

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brilliant narrator. Riveting story by Joy ellis

Another riveting story by Joy ellis. Alistair Ashcroft finally gets his dues. Brilliant narration by Richard Armitage. Very enjoyable and engaging book

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Good book. Lots of moments that kept me on edge. Very enjoyable.
Jackman and Marie are very likeable characters.

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Great narration, entertaining story

Easy story to listen to with excellent narration by Richard Armitage. An entertaining series of books.

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