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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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Christine Toohey

Another brilliant who done it

Reviewed in Australia on 12 December 2021

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As intriguing and enjoyably creepy as the rest of the series!

Reviewed in Australia on 1 March 2022

A cat burglar is terrorising the Fens by breaking into houses and stealing photos of children. Meanwhile, a well-dressed man is unsettling parents by observing children as they come and go from local schools. As DI Jackman, DS Evans, and the team look for links, Jackman’s partner, Laura, is treating an unstable man for somnambulism - he seems genuine so why does she have misgivings? You’d think these sleepy Fen villages would be used to the crime sprees and body counts, but the team seems to have more on their plate than usual. As always with this series, I enjoyed this murder / mystery a lot … it was hard to see the pattern for ages and I always find that intriguing, although the scenes with the cat burglar were pretty creepy! Actor Richard Armitage expertly narrates the audio with subtle voicings and accents - he’s so skilled and his voice is so LOVELY to listen to!

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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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Loved it

Reviewed in Australia on 28 November 2021

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I've just discovered Joy Ellis (through free listens on audible) and have binge-listened to the whole Jackman and Evans series. Great stories, great characters and fabulous narration. As an Australian, I found it refreshing that firearms are not a normal part of a crime story (and in fact did not appear until book 4), and as a reader of romantic suspense stories, I thoroughly enjoyed the character interactions and the snippets of romance. Highly recommended.

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Pauline Lloyd

Another amazing story

Reviewed in Australia on 28 November 2021

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Once again Ruth delivers an amazing new story. Jackson and Evans back investigating a strange set of crimes. A true Page Turner.

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ALYSON R

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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B. W. Billau

Complicated

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 December 2021

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......and required a bit too much back referencing, to remind me who was who, for my liking. Not sure what the motive of the second villain was, as he had apparently spent years researching an excuse for a crime he apparently committed only a couple of weeks before. For all that, I'm sure the author enjoyed the journey.

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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.

Angela

Absolutely brilliant thriller from Joy Ellis,

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 November 2021

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Another great gripping crime thriller with Jackman and Evans, great characters with twists and turns through out, this series of books is addictive and this one certainly didn't disappoint. Definitely looking forward to reading the next one.

Maureen Horton

Twists and turns!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 February 2022

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Yet again. Joy Ellis has created a crime thriller that kept me engaged until the last page.Jackman and Evans are such interesting characters and the plot was intricate, filled with surprises. I can recommend this thriller wholeheartedly.

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