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They Disappeared

Jackman & Evans, Book 7

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They Disappeared

By: Joy Ellis
Narrated by: Richard Armitage
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A gripping crime thriller full of stunning twists and turns.

When DI Rowan Jackman and DS Evans are told that the IT boss has disappeared, they soon suspect foul play. Orla Cracken, known as Orac, is no ordinary techie; she was once a field agent traveling abroad undercover, working for the government.

Meanwhile DC Robbie Melton discovers that two people, both urban explorers, have mysteriously disappeared whilst out exploring abandoned buildings. One went missing at a disused airfield, but was it a military base, or was it civilian?

The gruesome discovery of their decaying bodies found hanging in ancient church ruins bursts the case wide open, and Jackman and Evans are under pressure to find the killer. With Orac safely back in the picture following a secret journey to Ireland to try and find her long-lost sister who went missing as a child, the hunt is now on to find the killer before he hangs his next victim.

It soon becomes clear that the killer is targeting urban explorers, but why is he determined to track down and torture these innocent people, and how is the case connected to Orac’s mysterious past, still shrouded in secrecy?

The latest gritty crime thriller by Joy Ellis, set in the Lincolnshire Fens, will keep you guessing – and your pulse racing – until the very end.

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Introducing Richard Armitage, our star narrator


Richard is well-known for his array of film, television and theatre work, including The Hobbit, Spooks and The Crucible. His trademark baritone voice has earned him recognition, too, through his performance on many notable audiobooks as well as in TV and radio show narration. This experience shines through in Armitage's gripping performance of the Jackman and Evans series where he plays host to a plethora of characters.

And Joy Ellis, the book's author

Joy Ellis started her career as a flower seller in Mayfair in the 1960s, before going on to open her own florist in Surrey. When the recession hit, Joy had a career change and became a bookseller, and attended a writing course in Greece where she was mentored by Sue Townsend. She now lives in the Fens with her partner Jacqueline, where the flatlands and marshes provide inspiration for her eerie plotlines.

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I have loved every one of the books in this series. Having them read by Richard Armitage makes it even better. Brilliant storyline following the history of the previous series and I'm definitely looking forward to the next one.

Another brilliant installment in the jackman/Evans

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It had all the elements of a good detective story, although a little gory at times. And it had such a lot of interesting facts to take in. Marvellous!

Marvelous! What a good read.

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I’m sure this was a brilliant book to read but on audiobook it’s pretty pointless. Once you hear the murderer speak the enjoyment of the rest of the story is ruined as there are no surprises or twists because you know who dun it. Shame because I’ve loved the rest of the series.

Spoilt by the murderers accent

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I’m a long time reader of Joy Ellis
This is the first one of hers I have listened to and it’s lost nothing of the fantastic skill and description with which it and all the books I have read before were created with
The narrator does a class one job and I heartily recommend both this book and the narrator
Steve Edwards

I’m new to audiobooks but

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This is a brilliant series , enjoying all the books . I am new to this author but will definitely check out the rest of her books. Great narration Highly recommend this series.

Love the characters.

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