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The Colour of Mystery

Ellie McEwan Mysteries, Book 2

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The Colour of Mystery

By: Joy Ellis
Narrated by: Sophie Rundle
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The newly discovered novel from multi-million-selling author Joy Ellis. Never-before published!

THREE NICE PEOPLE. THREE TERRIBLE CRIMES. WHAT MADE THEM DO THESE AWFUL THINGS?

It’s the night shift worker who finds them. Huddled in a hospital store cupboard is elderly Edith Higgins. Knifed to death. Sitting behind her is Staff Nurse Lily Frampton, a scalpel clasped in her blood-soaked hand.

No one can understand why this kind-hearted, dedicated nurse would brutally murder a frail patient she’s spent months caring for.

That same day, mild-mannered schoolteacher Rod Black is found surrounded by the battered bodies of his pupils. Why would a well-respected teacher beat five schoolboys to death?

Then a third shocking — and equally inexplicable — incident takes place in a London homeless shelter.

©2024 Joy Ellis (P)2024 Audible Ltd.
Crime Fiction Domestic Thrillers Women Sleuths Heartfelt

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The Colour of Mystery

I only wish there were more books in this series. I do love the touch of supernatural & mystery. The characters are great. More books like these two please.

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A good mystery

Thoroughly enjoyed both books I thoroughly enjoyed both books in This series. Loved the mystery and the supernatural aspect.

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Fantastic

I’ve absolutely loved both of these books and only wish the series had continued. Wonderful narration also.

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Please don’t let this be the end of the story!

Better than I had hoped. Originally I started it as a filler whilst waiting for the next in another series but these two books have become firm favourites. I’m in love with the characters and their stories. I sincerely hope she writes some more.

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Hope there’s a third

Again thoroughly enjoyed this book
I love the concept of these two books and I will be watching to see if she does do my third
would love to see this series made into a movie or miniseries as you keep guessing on who the killer is all the way through.
The narrator was wonderful she has an easy tone and a mannerism that you do not get sick of.
Again, a 10 out of 10

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So different! Loved it

Loved the storyline as it is so different. Would be very happy for the series to continue

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twists and turns

unbelievable strength of characters and a twisted plot. great imagination of the writer. could not stop listening.

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Fascinating Concept

I have listened to both of Joy's books, written early in her career. The woman is a wordsmith and she weaves her stories so exceptionally well. I loved these two, albeit different, from her current books. Joy if you ever put your hand to returning Allie to the page I'd love to read of exploits.

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Compelling

Well done to Joy Ellis for taking us on a journey about a subject very few would even have heard of. I liked the characters and would love to have heard a whole series about them. Quite a departure from the police series the author usually writes about and which I am a huge fan of but enjoyable all the same.

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Unusual storyline, a change from the usual.

Liked having to think “outside the square”! Enjoyed the paranormal link, coupled with the crime angle.

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