• Killjoy

  • Inspector Ramsay, Book 4
  • By: Ann Cleeves
  • Narrated by: Simon Mattacks
  • Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (65 ratings)

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Killjoy

By: Ann Cleeves
Narrated by: Simon Mattacks
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Publisher's summary

Ann Cleeves Classic Crime - engaging mysteries to savour, beloved characters to meet again

Killjoy is the fourth mystery novel in the Inspector Ramsay series by Ann Cleeves, author of the Shetland and Vera Stanhope crime series.

The youth theatre cast are in their places but Gus Lynch’s female lead is missing, that is, until she’s found in the boot of his car...

Detective Inspector Stephen Ramsay and Sergeant Gordon Hunter are assigned to head the murder enquiry, meanwhile violence is escalating on the Starling Farm Estate as police battle to contain the latest outbreak of joyriding. Is the death of Gabriella connected to the events at Starling Farm?

When another death occurs, investigations suggest a possible link, and Ramsay realizes what could have provoked someone to kill...and kill again.

©2013 Ann Cleeves (P)2018 Isis Publishing Ltd

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Multiplicities of Characters and plots

Unsure if the producers cut the timing of the narration or if narration just ran-on between chapters — this made the varied plots and characters blend and get confusing at times - …. An unfortunate combination for what would have otherwise been an intense murder mystery.

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No nearly as engaging story as past books

Characters were somewhat forgettable. Not a very interesting plot as in some of her past series.

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Audible, read the reviews before posting them!

Just want to make a note that the previous review moaning about go back to the Hebrides should learn how to use Google. This series was written years ago and is just now coming to Audible (the price might have been a tip off?!). Furthermore, the Shetland series by Cleeves is finished and there will be no more books in that series. However, she has a new series now. So there you go, Audible; I cleaned up the downright erroneous information you let the last reviewer publish.

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Ann Cleeves shines again!

Good storyline. Interesting characters. Kept me guessing till the end. Does make you think about people’s lives. AC never disappoints.

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go back to the Hebrides!

Cleeves used to be great. I loved the Perez series. the new Ramsey is wet. the characters and story very forgettable

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Great ending!

I'm enjoying the Inspector Ramsay series. No spoilers, but I particularly enjoyed the ending of this book.

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