• The River's Edge

  • By: Joy Ellis
  • Narrated by: Richard Armitage
  • Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (684 ratings)

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The River's Edge

By: Joy Ellis
Narrated by: Richard Armitage
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A series of gruesome murders on the Lincolnshire fens. An old enemy from the past. A deadly game of cat and mouse.

The peaceful little village of Saltern-le-Fen is buzzing with excitement. A film crew are in town, shooting a new TV police drama, Fen Division Five. But Detective Jackman receives a disturbing tip-off that something is wrong.

Detective Marie Evans meanwhile is looking forward to moving into her dream home. But there’s no time to celebrate. The naked body of a young man is found at the river’s edge. He’s been strangled, his skin massaged in expensive oil.

Two days later, another handsome young man is discovered in a shallow lake. His throat cut. He too is lathered in body oil.

At the same time, an arch enemy from the past emerges. A master manipulator who has his sights on Jackman and Evans. From behind the bars of his high security prison, he’s putting the finishing touches to a devastating revenge plan.

As they hunt a brutal killer, Jackman and Evans are themselves hunted in a deadly game of cat and mouse – and the stakes could not be higher.

©2023 Joy Ellis (P)2023 Audible, Ltd

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I Will Never Tire of Jackman, Evans & Joy Ellis

Grief still clung to the team, but the work must continue. A film crew begins shooting a new series in Saltern, but behind the scenes something unimaginable was happening. Jackman and Evans must work fast to find a possible serial killer before it's too late. Meanwhile Allister Ashcroft is still lurking in the shadows plotting his revenge. Will the team survive?

This was a riveting story that will keep you wondering up to the jaw dropping end. Joy Ellis has written another masterful story. As always, Richard Armitage brings all the characters to life with his gripping performance.

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Kept my Interest

Usually I find myself zoning out while listening to audiobooks. not this one. I was intrigued all the way through. Not sure if future books will be as good as this one, now that a major storyline has concluded; we shall see!

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Everything comes together!

This is her best book yet. The excellent narration made the story come alive. One feels the tension throughout the story. The highs and lows. As usual she has some unexpected twists to the plot. Absolutely fabulous!

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Another winner!

I have listened to each book in this series, and I loved the way this one tied up their biggest adversary to date. My only regret with these books is reaching the end.

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Excellent

Complex mystery with flair and unexpected twists!! The lives of the Jackman crew continue to grow and evolve! Can’t wait to see what’s next.

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Excellent

I have immensely enjoyed this series, and Rivers Edge is a great addition. Ms. Ellis develops great characters and twisty-turning plots.

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Excellent!

Less of the main characters get hurt!
Plus great intertwining of two cases without getting overly complex

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outstanding

Could not wait to keep listening! The twisr ar the end was such a surprize! Well done!!

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Roller coaster read

Cannot beat Ellis’s Jackman and Evans! Character depth and development is stellar and “Stephan” web spinning is dastardly!
River’s Edge was worth the anticipation. Every character I know and SERIOUSLY had to stop the audio book because I couldn’t bear to hear an outcome…then build up the nerve to go back for more! What a great writer is Joy Ellis!

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Good story.

Good story but the narrator is a real snoozer. This will be the last book I will put up with such poor narration.

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