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  • Solace House

  • Jackman and Evans, Book 9
  • By: Joy Ellis
  • Narrated by: Richard Armitage
  • Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,373 ratings)
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Summary

Holly Stewart moved into Solace House thinking it would be a fresh start for her and her family. She knew a tragic murder had taken place there, but she didn’t know the full ghastly history of the house.

Now, her husband has lost his job, the children are bullied at school, and someone is prowling around the garden at night. Someone who wants them gone.

Detective Jackman wants to help. Instead he’s been pulled into a 20-year-old cold case. The gruesome murder of a young woman whose head was never found. A new witness comes forward. He claims to have crucial evidence on what really happened that night.

Days later, a group of litter-pickers uncover black sacks containing dismembered human limbs. Attending the scene, DS Marie Evans is shocked to see a strange symbol carved into the victim’s flesh: the same symbol found on the headless girl all those years ago.

The murders must be connected. But why has the killer struck again — after 20years?

As the threats to the Stewart family escalate, Jackman must choose between helping people in the present and solving the crimes of the past.

Full of twists and turns, this is a crime thriller that will keep you hooked until the explosive ending.

©2022 Joy Ellis (P)2022 Audible, Ltd

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Her best yet.

Can finally hand on heart, say, there were so many twists and turns this story, that i had to make frequent stops, for my brain to catch up with it all.
I dontblike metaphores like, gripping, page turnibg, plot twists and the like. But this was like a relentless face slapping, wondering where on earth that came from, and where you were going to be taken next. Much love characters were taken into the depths of the worst sides of human nature , narcissim, and also kindness and respect. A rollercoaster ride, if i may say so, for want of a better analogy. In short, brilliant, but tiring. Read it. Just Read it.

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Excellent story excellent narration

Loved this - good pace- some twists -best narrator ever Joy Ellis is a master story teller

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Fantastic! Thrilling throughout!

Having read the rest of the Jackman and Evans series, this did not disappoint at all. Thrilling from start to finish.
I have also read Nikki Galena books, and loved them.
I tried the Matt Ballard, and was sorely disappointed once he left the police force.
Returning to Jackman in Evans, for this final book was such a delight . I am just incredibly disappointed that I have no more Joy Ellis books to listen to.

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brilliant

worth the wait....loved it as much as I have all in the series. Feel like I'm part of the story and the narrator makes it even better. Thank you.

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Unable to put down

First class story twist and turns all the way and so entertaining looking forward to the next

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Another Great Story

I have thoroughly enjoyed this series and the way the characters have developed. Good follow on and tail off for the next one. Solace House is gripping to the end. loved it. thank you Joy Ellis.

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Best one yet.

Still cannot believe this series is free. Like, how? But not complaining! After following Jackman and Marie for this whole while, this book broke my heart 😭. Very interesting case and the officers background personal stories glued me in. Can't wait for the next book!

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Another great story!

Have loved the jackman and evans series. Do hope there is another - I suspect there may be as the end lines up a new villain! 😀
As always - Richard Armitage a brilliant narrator. One of the best.

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Brilliant

Full of surprises. Gripping right to the end.. The narrator was so versatile and excellent in portraying the characters.

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solace house

absolutely loved this book found it griping,and the finale had the usual unexpected conclusions

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