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High Force

The DCI Ryan Mysteries, Book 5

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High Force

By: LJ Ross
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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About this listen

Hell has unleashed a demon - and he's coming for you....

Detective Chief Inspector Ryan's worst nightmare has just become a reality. Notorious serial killer The Hacker has escaped prison and kidnapped one of his best detectives from her own home. His brutality is the stuff of legend - Ryan lost his sister and nearly his own life bringing the man to justice first time around. Can Ryan do it again to save his friend?

There's a nationwide manhunt underway but the trail has gone cold and fear spreads like a virus. Ryan and his team must find The Hacker before he takes another life - but are they too late?

The clock is ticking....

Murder and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunit set amidst the spectacular Northumbrian landscape.

©2016 LJ Ross (P)2017 Audible, Ltd Cosy Crime Mystery Romance Romantic Suspense Murder Suspense Fiction Exciting Computer Security Hacking

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Critic reviews

"A literary phenomenon." ( Evening Chronicle)
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Once again a compelling listen. Very solid series and top notch narrator. Perhaps the best of the first five I have heard so far.

Really good detective yarn

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Had no idea really what to expect from this as I chose it based on the reviews never having heard of the author before. This is a great roller coaster of a story, fast and entertaining. Nothing deep or meaningful but a good yarn to keep me company while doing a boring job this week.

Fast paced and entertaining.

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Another excellent story in the DCI Ryan series! Already can't wait for the next one!

Excellent story!

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Great story with the familiar characters continuing to reveal little details about theirselves.
Felt a little more real and gritty than previous books. Although all contain quite graphic descriptions this particular villain seems more believable and somehow therefore more sinister.

My favourite DCI Ryan book so far

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wow what another amazing book, thank you, you never cease to amaze me with your brilliance. the performance of it read aloud was wonderful what a talent. thank you for this enjoyable series I don't want to ever finish.

anothe stunningly brilliant book read beautiful

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