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  • An Aura of Mystery

  • Ellie McEwan Mysteries, Book 1
  • By: Joy Ellis
  • Narrated by: Sophie Rundle
  • Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,515 ratings)

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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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Beautiful Narration

The story & characters & intrigue captured and grew relentlessly, leaving me satiated with a most sublime experience. I loved everything about this book.

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Interesting

Loved the topic. This book was enticing and caused me to do research on my own. Will read more by this author for sure!

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Refreshingly different

It was very engaging and unique. It was neither predictable nor outlandish which I very much enjoyed.

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What a wonderful first novel!

This story had a unique premise, and likeable characters. I enjoyed every minute of it, and upon finishing, immediately looked for more in the series. Now that I know it is 20 years old and only now released for publication I realize that book 2 may be all the series there'll be. Even so, I'll read the next one and be thankful for another romp with these engaging characters. The narrator was excellent, voiced the different characters very well.

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I loved the believable storyline and discretion of the characters. It is a brilliant piece of writing

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talent on display

You can see the rising star of Joy Ellis in this early writing. I enjoyed seeing how she has developed her characters .

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Absolutely loved it!

I loved both of these! I know Joy Ellis wrote them twenty years ago, but I really hope she writes more!

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Really Fun

I love Joy Ellis but was a bit hesitant about reading something she had written and the beginning of her career. As always, great character development was present along with a good police procedural. The supernatural element was a really compelling addition.

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BRILLIANT first novel!

Compelling and imaginative. Grounded in research. Excellent character development. Well done! I’m now looking for someone who can read my auras.

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The characters

I don’t usually like books with supernatural elements, but this one was an exception. I wish there was a sequel!

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