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The Hermitage

The DCI Ryan Mysteries, Book 9

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The Hermitage

By: LJ Ross
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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From the number one international best-selling author of Holy Island and Seven Bridges.

He thought he was invincible, but he was wrong....

When an old man is found dead inside the ancient hermitage at Warkworth Castle, Northumbria CID are called in to investigate. With no apparent motive, it’s their job to unravel why he was murdered - and this time they’re forced to do it without their star detective....

DCI Ryan is thousands of miles away. He’s tracked a killer across Europe and has sworn not to return until he has his man in custody.

Nathan Armstrong is a dangerous psychopath, but there’s just one problem - he’s also an international celebrity: a world-famous thriller writer with money and connections. Ryan is a stranger in a foreign land, but he knows one thing - he’ll never give up.

Murder and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunnit set amidst the spectacular landscapes of Northumberland and Tuscany.

©2018 L. J. Ross (P)2019 Audible, Ltd Cosy Mystery Romance Romantic Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime Italy

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“LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers.” (The Times)

"A literary phenomenon.” (Evening Chronicle)

“LJ Ross is the Queen of Kindle.” (Sunday Telegraph)

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Loved the story in Italy and how the characters story develops along the books as well

One of my favourite ones on this series

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A great story set in a beautiful location. The characters are richly drawn and there’s a good twist near the end. Would make a fabulous film.

The best so far

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Once again L J Ross has given us another winner, superbly read as usual, can't wait for the next installment, definitely a must listen ☺

Excellent

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A fast paced story which starts in Northumberland but quickly moves to Florence. This is the 9th book in the series featuring DCI Maxwell Ryan. It is not necessary to have read all of the earlier books but I would recommend you at least listen to no 7 Dark Skies. Ryan is following Nathan Armstrong to Florence to try to bring him to justice for the crimes committed in Dark Skies. I had not listened to this, but it did not spoil my enjoyment of the story. I had read some of the earlier stories so was familiar with Ryan, Anna, Frank and Denise.
The narrator has a great voice and is easy to listen to. He has narrated the previous books in the series so knows the main characters well.
An enjoyable listen.
I received a free download of this book in return for a review.

DCI Ryan and team in Florence

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This is the first DCI Ryan book I have read. It won't be the last.

First but not last

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