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Five Bloody Hearts

By: Joy Ellis
Narrated by: Matthew Lloyd Davies
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Grace Repton, a beautiful older woman, walks into the police station to tell Detective Matt Ballard she has information that could stop a murder. Her fiance, the infamous serial killer Jeremy Reader, has told her that he has a disciple who is going to kill using Reader's horrific methods.

Reader murdered five women and was finally brought to justice by Detective Ballard. Reader is safely imprisoned in a high security prison, and claiming to be a reformed man who wants to help the police.

But can Matt believe the serial killer or his peculiar wife to be? Can the love of a good woman really change a serial killer?

And the Fenland police also have another investigation on their hands. A Lithuanian migrant worker is found dead on the fens. There is no ID on him, but he has a Tree of Life tattoo. This is the third body to be found with this distinctive tattoo. Is this gang war or something even more sinister?

The police are stretched to the breaking point with multiple copycat murders. And Matt and his girlfriend Liz will fight for everything they care about in a heart-stopping conclusion that will have you on the edge of your seat.

©2019 Joy Ellis (P)2019 Tantor
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buyer beware

The narration was painful, at times produced as though reading a bedtime book to a child. The story doesn't come close to the Nikki Galena books that hold your attention.
listen to the sample. Better yet, pass this one by.

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Not as good as other series

I really did NOT like this narrator! I had to check if I had any other books read by him, but I am good!
Story is ok, not as good as the other series by the same author. Also really hate knowing who the
killer is before the detectives.

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Great

Enjoyed this one too. Joy Ellis is a talent! I would recommend for those who don’t mind swearing

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interesting charaters

If you enjoy murder mystery and are a fan of Joy Ellis.... I am yet to be disappointed by this author

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The narrator should win an award for the stellar voice performances!

Once again, Joy Ellis have created an series with exceptional twists and turns that hold the reader's attention all throughout.

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Great story! 

Another great story from ELLIS! I was very excited when several of her other characters showed up in the story! Onto the next one in the series! 

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Back to Mysteries

I love these police procedurals. The more bodies the better. So entertaining. Great page turners.

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Better than the first book but…….

I have always enjoyed Ms Ellis’ books but this series is just disappointing. While this book is definitely better than the first Matt Ballard, which was a complete disaster, there just isn’t enough to this series to hold my attention. I’m moving on.

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Exciting, suspenseful and totally a book that you couldn’t put down

A story that is so unbelievable. Matt has to trust his instincts, but at every turn he’s left unsure. Nothing seems as it is. A great story that will keep you listening to the very end

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love Joy Ellis

I have listened to several series written by joy and she is one of my favorite authors

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