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Killjoy

Inspector Ramsay, Book 4

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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.

 Cosy Crime Fiction Genre Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Small Town & Rural Women Sleuths Crime Fiction

Critic reviews

Cleeves is quietly carving out a reputation as the new Queen of Crime
A fine writer
Ann Cleeves is a skilful technician, keeping our interest alive and building slowly up to the denouement. Her easy use of language and clever story construction make her one of the best natural writers of detective fiction
Nobody does unsettling undercurrents better than Ann Cleeves (Val McDermid)
Ann Cleeves has an enviable talent . . . I love these books
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I found it hard to be fully invested in the story until the final chapters actually, although maybe this is because it's my first Ramsay story. Narration was excellent, as expected :)

A good enough story, excellent reader

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A very gripping, story. Well written characters. Very enjoyable perfect length. Great performance. looking forward to the next book

Ramsey is very entertaining

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it was bit long winded the narrator didn't express much enthusiasm was it one of Anne's earlier books ?

hunter

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Always read well, these stories have a twist, I certainly didn’t work out who was the murderer this time!

Another good tale from Ann Clevesm

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I enjoyed the book until the denouement when the whole trip was unfolded in a sudden and quite abrupt conversation. I would have preferred a little more subtlety and length in the exposé of the villain - it felt like there was a word limit and everything had to be crammed in. Otherwise, good characterisation and a credible plot.

Good until the end

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