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Another brilliant who done it

Reviewed in Australia on 12 December 2021

Terrific crime mystery leaves you guessing until the end. The continued development of the main characters and their back stories and everyday lives brings these stories to life. In this book DS Marie Evans scores a lot of the limelight along with supporting characters Laura Archer and Sam Page.

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We get there, one way or the other.

Reviewed in Australia on 5 December 2021

Said by Marie at the end of the story. That pretty much sums up how these detectives solve their cases. The are not smart or clever. Their results are pretty much the result of dumb luck,, or the work of their victims.

If you try to not think too much about the content, this is a pleasant read.

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Interesting

Reviewed in Australia on 11 February 2022

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A good plot, out of the ordinary. I liked the interaction of the ladies' group helping the police. Joy Ellis is usually good and this is no exception.

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fans of the series will enjoy this latest instalment

Reviewed in Australia on 19 November 2021

Latest crime thriller by prolific author Joy Ellis is the seventh in the Jackman and Evans series and not one encountered previously. This time, the detectives are on the hunt for a burglar who only steals photographs. A classic police procedural albeit a cosy crime novel. As the investigation unfolds, the bodies begin to mount yet the clues seem to lead nowhere. Overall, a leisurely paced gentle crime venture with a three-star rating. Whilst the crime element deserved a higher rating, the seemingly unnecessary distraction of the mundane lives of the crime team lessened its appeal – swathes of them sleeping or gathering for meals added little gravitas to the mystery. However, fans of the series will enjoy this latest instalment. With thanks to Joffe Books and the author, for an uncorrected advanced review copy for review purposes. As always, the opinions herein are totally my own and are made without fear or favour.

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A must read!

Reviewed in Australia on 20 November 2021

Two tumultuous cases on the go; people frightening families, frustrating the police and intriguing psychologists. What more could you want? Joy Ellis never disappoints with her cracking storylines and well developed characters and in this eighth Jackman and Evans book she even adds a touch of romance. Thanks Joffe Books for my copy.

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Outstanding read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 November 2021

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This is book 8 in the award winning Jackman and Evans series by the extremely talented Joy Ellis, one of my favourite authors. They do work perfectly as stand alone.

The story is an unusual and intriguing one. There is more than one story running because in the background is a perplexing case that Laura is handling. This adds even more interest and brings the characters more to life as the reader is treated to an insight to the difficulties faced by people whose choice of career means they are unable to discuss their working day. The author expertly brings this into the story adding extra interest and realism.

The story begins with a woman waking in the night to find a man at the foot of her bed staring at her. At first it appears that Ratty is up to his old tricks but when a photo is found to be missing Jackman and his team realise they have another much more dangerous intruder on the loose.
As more women are left traumatised by the night time visitor the team are struggling to work out why the intruder is stealing photos of boys around 10 years of age.

The team have their work cut out trying to sort the wheat from the chaff as other reports come in of events the police have been called out to that could have a bearing on the case.

A very complicated and extremely gripping story. Is Laura's case linked to Jackman's? What, if anything, does the lone man at the school gates have to do with it? Most importantly though is the question 'What is this night time visitor's end game?

As this list of night time visits and by default the number of boys on the list increases it becomes clear that the Police budget and resources make it impossible to protect them all. In the meantime Laura's sleepwalker case is ramping up .

Wow what a fantastic book this is. I was totally gripped from the very first page. Adrenaline pumping suspense and more twists and turns than a big bowl of spaghetti I found myself guessing and changing my mind numerous times all the way through.

The characters continue to gain depth and I love how Stacey and Jay are brought more into the limelight as it adds interest and depth to the story.

An absolutely outstanding read and one that will stay with me for a long time.

Definitely 5 golden stars from me.

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Superb stuff from an author who never ever disappoints!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 November 2021

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This is the eighth book in the excellent and high successful series featuring DI Rowan Jackman and DS Marie Evans working in the Fenland Constabulary police. The very close and loyal team of DCs Robbie Melton, Charlie Button, Gary Pritchard, Max Cohen and Kevin Stoner are all present and correct, aided in this story by three great uniformed officers, PCs Stacey Smith, Jay Acharya and Simon Laker. A number of strange incidents are taking place in the area at night. Dr Laura Archer, Jackman’s partner and the force psychologist, has a patient driving his car in his sleep to deal with! This is a problem she shares with her old friend and mentor Professor Sam Page. The shadow of their old nemesis Alistair Ashcroft still hangs over them, despite the man serving a whole life sentence, but Sam is concerned that the killer is already trying to manipulate the system to his own advantage. The detectives have to deal with three break-ins where strangely the only thing taken is a child’s photograph but sadly the last case results in a death. Is there a child stalker on the loose or is he searching for something or someone else? Was the death an accident? As more photos are taken, they wonder if it is their resident and basically harmless long standing nocturnal intruder or is there is a second and more sinister night creeper? To quote their pathologist, the fabulous Professor Rory Wilkinson, “a portrait-pinching Spiderman”. Is he the same man that has been spied by parents hanging around the school gates but without a clear motive? Are these all random coincidences or are any events connected? Jackman and Evans certainly have their hands full with all these people roaming the quiet streets of Saltern-le-Fen and the surrounding villages. Helped by an enterprising group of women and a very special child, can they make sense of these crimes? The conclusion is certainly shocking, dynamic and tinged with a little sadness as all the mysteries are eventually solved by a very skilled group of detectives and a lot of hard work. This story has a host of brilliant characters that the reader can warm to immediately, such as Rory, Spike and Sam, together with all the detectives and their loved ones. I adore the humour and the camaraderie between them, and it’s nice to see them enjoying great home lives as well, making the story all the more rounded and enjoyable. The jam-packed plot is clever and superbly delivered, the characters wonderfully described, and the scenery and setting of these books is perfect for the story. This series just gets better and better! 5*

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KARI

Good in parts

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 December 2021

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I have read, and loved, all of the previous books by Joy Ellis but this one felt like it was missing something. I thought it was overlong and rambled to its conclusion. The two storylines I felt were fairly predictable and had so many police characters that I was expecting at least one of them to be written out of the story. It is the first Joy Ellis book that I almost didn’t bother to finish, let’s hope we get back to the usual 5 star storyline with the next book.

Pauline B

Enthralling

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 November 2021

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Yet another stunning book from this author. I see the words Joy Ellis and I know I'm in for a treat. Beautifully written with twists and intrigue in every page. I feel as though I know the police team and their families, but never what the outcome will be. Highly recommended to anyone who loves a great mystery and doesn't mind losing sleep as once started it's almost impossible to put down!

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Absolutely brilliant

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 March 2022

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Another gripping episode in the excellent crime series featuring DI Rowan Jackman, DS Marie Evans and their loyal team of detectives. In parallel, Jackman's partner, Laura, the police force psychologist, has been treating a most strange patient who may well be a murderer. Highly recommended.

Chris Burrows

Another gripping story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 November 2021

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New psychological twists in this story with some unusual motives on display along with some very plausible red herrings! Usual background story of police relationships.

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Great Read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 February 2022

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I loved this book , I liked that there was more than one crime being investigated & also a look into the personal lives of the police. Gripping stuff.

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