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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 Crime Thrillers Music Mystery Police Procedurals 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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This book sees Ryan pursuing an old adversary with Anna by his side in Florence while Phillips, MacKenzie and the rest of the team try to solve the murder of a reclusive boatman in Warkworth, though Phillips and MacKenzie eventually join Ryan in Florence. Whilst Ms Ross describes Florence beautifully I still missed the beautiful Northumberland locations which we are so used to in the Ryan books.

In this book we get to learn a little more about Ryan’s upbringing when he and Anna stay at his parents sumptuous Italian villa. I loved Magda, the housekeeper, and would like to hear more of her back story. But the hero of this book is definitely Frank Phillips, and the final scenes made me shed a few happy tears.

The story moves at a cracking pace and had me on the edge of my seat and ties up some loose ends from previous books very nicely.

As always Jonathan Keeble was an amazing narrator. His narration is spot on and he does all the different accents perfectly. Definitely one of my favourite narrators.

Ryan and the gang go to Italy

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I’ve got all of this series and have thoroughly enjoyed each. The Hermitage is no except. Jonathan Keeble gives life to each character superbly. His wonderful skill gives an individual voice to each, supporting L. J. Ross’ skill as a talented author perfectly. Her characters have depth, dimension and life. This story takes us to Italy, pursuing an old adversary. The twists in the plot engaged me throughout. I thoroughly recommend the book and the series.

Loved it!

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There is nothing to dislike about these stories they get you going through all emotions, fear, suspicion, laughed and relief when resolution finally comes. Make a great film or TV series. Thank you.

More addictive than smoking

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I enjoyed this book but I find the scenes with the pompous DI Ryan and the sickly sweet Anna really irritate me.

Good story but...

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Really really enjoyed this book. I could really see the characters and the setting. The development of the story was at an exciting pace and Drew me right in. Highly recommend

DCI Ryan in Florence

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