An Aura of Mystery

Ellie McEwan Mysteries, Book 1

By: Joy Ellis

Narrated by: Sophie Rundle

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.

Beautiful Narration

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

Refreshingly different

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

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!

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.

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.