Graves on the Fens

DI Nikki Galena, Book 14

By: Joy Ellis

Narrated by: Henrietta Meire

Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins

Publisher's summary

From two-million-selling author Joy Ellis comes one of the most keenly anticipated mysteries this year.

It arrives in the morning. An old-fashioned airmail envelope addressed to Detective Nikki Galena. Inside, on a single sheet of blue airmail paper, are three words: You failed me.

The second airmail envelope arrives at Nikki's home address. The same message. Only this time, it's followed by four names: Alexandra Cornfield, Ruth Baker, Bethany Lyons, Leanne Delaney.

Four missing women. Four local women whose bodies were never found.

The contents of the third letter, delivered by motorcycle courier, are even more disturbing.

The letter leads directly to the discovery of a body buried in a shallow grave out on the Fens. And Nikki and her partner Detective Joseph Easter are plunged into a baffling murder investigation.

Someone appears to be pursuing a personal vendetta against Nikki—and she has no idea who, or why. But one thing she does know: whoever it is is playing a very twisted game—and if Nikki and her team don't stop them, more deaths will follow.

©2022 Joy Ellis (P)2023 Tantor

Great story

As usual, a winner from Joy Ellis. Her Nikki Galena books are my favorites of hers. It was good to have Matt Ballard play a part in this case. And there was even a Jackman mention.

The team is great. This puzzle of a case stretched them all to solve it. Good teamwork.

Excellent narration by Henrietta Meire as we have come to expect.

Now I wonder what will be next in the lives of Nikki and Joseph.

A great series

I really enjoyed this entire series. The stories were engaging, and I appreciated the strong female characters. Although each book had a similar structure, each one was unique enough to hold my interest.

Superb and intricate

The science underlying one aspect of this novel is fascinating in and of itself. It was a great choice to explore the ramifications of this emerging understanding within a traditional rural community. (I’m trying to not give too much away here!)

While some of the details of police procedures in the novel became a bit hard to swallow, the psychology and character-driven storytelling made up for that.

This is one of the most intricate of Joy Ellis’ plots, and she held onto all of the threads. The emotional ending felt natural and right.

My only quibble is that the guilty party didn’t actually appear until the 3rd act, and there was no way to guess who they were prior to that. There simply wasn’t any information or foreshadowing that would have enabled any reader to make that identification.

Twists and Turns

A couple of well placed twists and turns to the story and it keeps you guessing. Separate stories tangled together helps move the plot in unexpected directions. I LOVE this series and even when I guess an ending there are still plot lines to be revealed. Definitely a fan.

Bravo!!!!

Absolutely fabulous! This book did not disappoint! All the mysteries intertwining is fabulous and keeps you guessing. The characters are deep and easy to love and the plot is spectacular! I want more!! One of my all time favorite authors!! Thank you so much!

Won

Joy Ellis' books are always a pleasure to read. I look forward to reading her next one.

Joy Ellis does it again

Likable and complex characters, and intriguing storyline. Another novel that doesn’t disappoint! Looking forward to the next!

Next book?

Does anyone know when the book in the series will be published? love Nikki and Joseph!

Never ceases to amaze me

There is always the suspense of wondering which way the story will go. Great ending!

Great story with lots of twists and turns

The voices were a little annoying but all in all I enjoyed it. Just when I thought I had figured something out there was a twist. Good read.