The Dying Light

by Joy Ellis

Other authorsMatthew Lloyd Davies (Narrator), Tantor Audio (Publisher)
Digital audiobook, 2020

Publication

Tantor Audio (2020)

Original publication date

2020-07-21

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WHISPER FEN HOLDS DARK SECRETS As the mists roll over the fens and enigmatic lights twinkle in the distance, only the locals know their way along the hidden paths through the mysterious watery terrain of one of England's most beautiful and sometimes dangerous places. Detective Matt Ballard may have retired but there's still plenty going on the fens to keep him busy. Someone trashes an old lady's garden and daubs her isolated cottage with hateful graffiti. Emilia Swain seems to be totally harmless, so why is she being targeted? Matt's best friend Will and his wife Kate moved to Holland House to put their past behind them. But Kate's mental state is deteriorating and she's obsessed with the tragic history of the house and an old doll she finds in the garden. And why is Kate suddenly friends with a loner who haunts the fens? Has the dreadful past come back to haunt the present owners? Former detectives Matt and Liz want to help their friends and neighbors. But how can you help people who don't want to be helped?… (more)

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LibraryThing member Vesper1931
Matthew Ballard and his partner Liz Haynes are now both retired and working as private investigators. Old friend ex-DI Will Stonebridge asks that they look out for his neighbour Emilia Swain, as she has suffered a few incidents. But they and Will are concerned about his wife, Kate, and her
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obsession with their home Holland House.
An interesting and enjoyable well-written mystery, with its cast of varied characters. Another good addition to the series.
Received an ARC from the publishers
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Language

Original language

English

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(6 ratings; 3.3)
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