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An Aura of Mystery

Ellie McEwan Mysteries, Book 1

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An Aura 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!

Flower shop owner Ellie McEwan is driving home late one frosty November night when a shadowy figure leaps into the road out of nowhere. Ellie swerves to avoid him — and slams head-on into the crash barrier.

Days later, Ellie wakes up in hospital — and notices there’s something different. Everyone she looks at — the doctor, the nurse, her friend Carole — is surrounded by a coloured aura. Her near-death experience seems to have given her a new ability.

And now Ellie must use her new-found gift to catch a killer.

The battered body of a young woman is found in the grounds of a local hotel. She’s the third woman to be murdered in this sleepy Surrey village, her hands crushed and mutilated. Just like the other two.

Each of the women was a skilled professional — a musician, a doctor and an artist. Apart from that, they appear to have nothing in common.

And now the police’s one lead — a key witness — is missing.

Although sceptical, a desperate DCI Bob Foreman calls on Ellie for help. But Ellie’s involvement in the investigation will throw her into the path of a brutal killer . . .

DISCOVER A TOTALLY ENTHRALLING MYSTERY.

This utterly gripping crime thriller is perfect for fans of L.J. Ross, J.D. Kirk, Elly Griffiths, Susan Hill, Kate Ellis or Ann Cleeves.

©2024 Joy Ellis (P)2024 Audible Ltd.
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This needs to continue as a series!

I can’t believe this book sat hidden in a box for such a long time. I loved it. Great storyline, interesting characters and so well narrated. I know there is one more book, but i hope that many many positive reviews will coax the author into writing some more…

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Just brilliant

All I can say is thankyou Joy for believing in yourself. What a wonderful beautiful story. Thankyou

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Beautifully written & her voice is perfect!

So glad she pulled this out of the past & gave it to us! I would never think that it was a first novel. I just loved it.

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Loved this

Really enjoyed this book. A bit predictable but the story was good and the narrator was excellent.

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Something different from Joy Ellis

Different style
but same Joy Ellis - excellent storytelling & perfect narration …. Looking for the sequel now 😉

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Enjoyable

Very good story which kept me interested, diverse characters and good blend of practical and supernatural ideas.

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Mystery Solved

Very well written novel well Read by the narrator and enjoyable captivating book well done

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Absolutely brilliant!!!!

10 out of 10 this book flow and kept me interested and hooked till the very end it was perfect and the narrator was brilliant, definitely one of my top five books for the year. I couldn’t stop loosening to it. She definitely hides the murderer well till the very end,
well done absolutely brilliant!!
Now to the next book in this series

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Loved it

Not one to read these types of themes I love the story. So realistic and you keep reading for the next thing to happen. If you love mysterty and the things that we can't explain, you'll enjoy this book.

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Something different 😀

This was a very different take on a murder, and more of a mystery which suited me fine as I don't enjoy graphic details and the identity of the killer was a surprise 🤔 I thought I had it worked out 😅 will definitely be listening to book 2! 😊

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