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  • The Colour of Mystery

  • Ellie McEwan Mysteries, Book 2
  • By: Joy Ellis
  • Narrated by: Sophie Rundle
  • Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (259 ratings)

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The Colour of Mystery

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Publisher's summary

The newly discovered novel from multi-million-selling author Joy Ellis. Never-before published!

THREE NICE PEOPLE. THREE TERRIBLE CRIMES. WHAT MADE THEM DO THESE AWFUL THINGS?

It’s the night shift worker who finds them. Huddled in a hospital store cupboard is elderly Edith Higgins. Knifed to death. Sitting behind her is Staff Nurse Lily Frampton, a scalpel clasped in her blood-soaked hand.

No one can understand why this kind-hearted, dedicated nurse would brutally murder a frail patient she’s spent months caring for.

That same day, mild-mannered schoolteacher Rod Black is found surrounded by the battered bodies of his pupils. Why would a well-respected teacher beat five schoolboys to death?

Then a third shocking — and equally inexplicable — incident takes place in a London homeless shelter.

©2024 Joy Ellis (P)2024 Audible Ltd.

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I really have enjoyed this series. I did like the first book more than the second, but truly enjoyed them both Want more!

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Now awaiting film version of this amazing book!

This was another winner. It would make an Excellenct screenplay/film version with all the vivid descriptions of the auras and energy fields. I would even sign on to see a full series of these stories after reading more in this vein. Kudo Joy! It is no wonder you became a successful crime writer after this beginning. I hope you will consider making more like this as well.

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A little predictable but exciting

Love this and the first book. A little eerie story and great character builds. Love Joy Ellis and thinks these were good additions to her library. Would recommend.

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I wish there were more

I thoroughly enjoyed this blast from the past from Joy Ellis. The books are filled with mystery and intrigue as are all of her books. what I loved about these was the underlying sense of goodness prevailing, hope , friendship and love. Thank you!

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WANT MORE

great listen.. well thought out characters and wow storyline. would love more of these characters.

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It’s what I was looking for

I listened to both books in 2 days. I could stop. I even drove to do extra errands so I could keep listening. I am very impressed that these books came from the attic for me to enjoy. Thank you 🩵🩵🩵

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This was Amazing!!

Joy Ellis actually apologized for this book and its imperfections and I can’t imagine why! Maybe she used the word botrytis a few too many times, but I so enjoyed this story. LGBTQ before its time as well, which is great. If you like Joy Ellis then this series must be on your list!

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Interesting concept

I loved most of the novel - it did get a little muddied here and there to where you had to re-read to keep the characters straight. It had suspense, growth in characters, and introduced a few likable new characters that I hope to see expand in future novels. The aura concept fascinates me. I will continue following this author.

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The sequel as good as the first

The storyline enthralling, the characters engaging, and the narration excellent. I’ve had no qualms in already recommending this two books series to others. Need I say more?

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So darn good- I need more!!

I never thought I would truly love an author like the way I do Joy Ellis. She is amazingly talented and I cannot believe that these are two of her first books ever. They are exquisite. I need more more more of these amazing characters with their beautiful and interesting storyline.

Joy Ellis, I implore you to pick these up and continue the series so all of your readers and fans can see the beautiful path you create for these characters

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