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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
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (913 ratings)

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An Aura of Mystery

By: Joy Ellis
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Summary

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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What an original topic and a fabulous first novel

When I found that this was Joys first book and that it had been rejected by publishers previously I wasn’t expecting too much but wow what a story I couldn’t put it down I had to listen to the end even faking a headache so my neighbour would let me rest! I’ve listened to most of her books and look forward to the next one. Thank you Joy for another incredible story.

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Brilliant must listen book

Unique premise, characters and suspense. Wish there were more novels to understand the gift and how it could be used.

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Great story!

I loved this new title from a favourite author of mine & its a little different from her other books ( in a good way)
Good narration made it easy to listen to.

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Characterisations

I simply loved this book, and couldn’t wait to listen to more. It was compulsive listening made even more special by Ms. Rundle’s narration. I understand this was a ‘first novel’; please may we hear more of Ellie?

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Loved it!

I am a fan of Joy's police procedural series, loving the characters and the settings particularly. This, her first novel, intrigued me as it had an extra dimension of mystery with the main protagonist suffering a brain injury which left her able to see auras around people and finding she can detect physical problems. This leads her to honing her skills and helping the police to solve a series of grisly killings.

I love the hint of the supernatural, and would love to see more in future series.

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Refreshing

Loved the whole concept of spiritual interwoven with crime!! I love Joy Ellis’s books but this a whole other level.

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Great characters

Loved the details. Great story
Well narrated. Super characters. So glad the author released this ‘old’ story!

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Great Story

I liked this story from the start. it's just on the edge of possibility. I would love to be able to see Auras. The plot was engaging and well paced and I was invested in the characters.

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Intriguing

Easy listening well written. Nice one! The writer had gone on to write other books. This one is quite different

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Could really imagine the characters

It was excellent but a little too much description at times which made me a bit bored

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