Hidden on the Fens-Joy Ellis Crime
DI Nikki Galena is back! This time the wife of one of the sergeants has been called
in to a neighbouring farm to advise on environmental issues. The discovery of footprints
on an unknown track leads to more than one amazing discovery. The farm owners wife
is receiving “gifts” relating to her interest in all things Wiccan. A young woman from the
village has gone missing who strikes more than a passing resemblance to a girl killed many
years ago in the area and a woman has finally come forward to give evidence on a man
who has escaped justice for preying on older women. This is book eleven in the series
and would probably stand alone- then again why miss out on the rest of the wonderful
series? I really enjoy Joy’s style or writing. The plots are enticing and keep the grey matter
active whilst being a comfortable read. Characters who stand out for all the right (or wrong!)
reasons and a little humour here and there. For me the key to these books is the personality
which shines through and characters have more to them than “just” the plot line. Wow! A
tangle of plots intricately and very cleverly weaved yet easy to follow. Stunning really doesn’t
do this one justice- but of course justice gets served. Love this series and very much look
forward to the next one. Please keep them coming! Thank you Joy- for a wonderful read
but also for this quote- it means more than you can imagine. “ If justice is denied, let
the law of Karma take the ride, nothing in this world is done without a price” (anon).
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Hidden on the Fens (Detective Nikki Galena #11) FROM TWO-MILLION SELLING AUTHOR, JOY ELLIS, COMES ONE OF THE MOST EAGERLY
AWAITED CRIME THRILLERS OF 2019. A DERELICT COTTAGE HIDDEN IN A COPSE OF TREES. A MISSING GIRL WHOSE BODY WAS NEVER FOUND. HAS HER KILLER RETURNED? Detective Joseph Easter’s daughter discovers a cottage hidden in some trees on a large
fenland farm. Someone has been living there. The farm-owner’s wife has been receiving sinister pagan artefacts, including a witch’s knife.
Are they some sort of warning or message? Joseph and his daughter search the cottage and find an old satchel. Inside are photos of a
beautiful girl, Jennifer Cowley. She went missing fifteen years ago. She had been stalked
by a young man, who was convicted of her murder, even though her body was never found. WHEN DI NIKKI GALENA EXAMINES THE COTTAGE, SHE FINDS SOMETHING FAR WORSE. And in the satchel is a more recent photo of a girl who looks just like Jennifer. The man who killed Jennifer is recently out of prison. Has he struck again? At the same time, DC Cat Cullen and Dave Harris are trying to get evidence against a man
who preys on widowed older women. Vernon Deacon is seemingly a pillar of society, with
very influential friends. His victims are often not believed, so their job is not easy. Full of twists and turns, this is a crime thriller that will keep you turning the pages until
the heart-stopping ending. This is book eleven of the international best-selling books featuring Nikki Galena. Joy Ellis was nominated for audiobook of the year the British Book Awards 2018. What readers are saying about JOY ELLIS “Just wonderful to read.” Carole “Holds the reader’s attention from the first word to the last.” Nicki Richards “Compulsive reading, I loved it.” Viv “Riveting tale from start to finish.” Lynne “Absolutely engrossing.” Olga “Brilliant book which kept me gripped from page 1.” Barbara THE DETECTIVE DI Nikki Galena: A police detective with nothing left to lose, she’s seen a girl die in her
arms and her own family destroyed. She’s tough on criminals but fiercely loyal to her team. HER PARTNER DS Joseph Easter is the squeaky-clean member of the team. But his nickname “Holy Joe”
belies his former life as a soldier. He has a daughter and an ex-wife who wants his attention. THE SETTING The Lincolnshire Fens: great open skies brood over marshes, farmland, and nature reserves.
It is not easy terrain for the Fenland Constabulary to police, due to the distances between
some of the remote fen villages, the dangerous and often misty lanes, and the poor
telephone coverage. There are still villages where the oldest residents have never set
foot outside their own farmland and a visit to the nearest town is a major event. But
it has a strange airy beauty to it, and above it all are the biggest skies you’ve ever seen. DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE MYSTERY SERIES NOW Perfect for fans of Rachel Abbott, Robert Bryndza, Mel Sherratt, Angela Marsons,
Colin Dexter, or Ruth Rendell. ALSO BY JOY ELLIS THE NIKKI GALENA SERIES Book 1: CRIME ON THE FENS Book 2: SHADOW OVER THE FENS Book 3: HUNTED ON THE FENS Book 4: KILLER ON THE FENS Book 5: STALKER ON THE FENS Book 6: CAPTIVE ON THE FENS Book 7: BURIED ON THE FENS Book 8: THIEVES ON THE FENS Book 9: FIRE ON THE FENS Book 10: DARKNESS ON THE FENS Book 11: HIDDEN ON THE FENS Join the Joffe Books mailing list for updates on the next Joy Ellis mystery.
JOY ELLIS – Author Bio UK #1 Best Seller with THEIR LOST DAUGHTERS and THE FOURTH FRIEND Over 1 million books sold! "I was born in Kent but spent most of my working life in London and Surrey. I was an
apprentice florist to Constance Spry Ltd, a prestigious Mayfair shop that throughout
the sixties and seventies teemed with both royalty and ‘real’ celebrities. What an
eye-opener for a working-class kid from the Garden of England! I swore then, probably
whilst I was scrubbing the floor or making the tea, that I would have a shop of my own
one day. It took until the early eighties, but I did it. Sadly the recession wiped us out,
and I embarked on a series of weird and wonderful jobs; the last one being a
bookshop manager. Surrounded by books all day, getting to order whatever you
liked, and being paid for it! Oh bliss! And now I live in a village in the Lincolnshire Fens with my partner, Jacqueline, and
our four Springer spaniels. I had been writing mysteries for years but never had the
time to take it seriously. Now I write full time, and as my partner is a highly
decorated retired police officer; I find I have an in-house consultant on hand to
make sure that the police and judicial procedure is correct. She also makes very
good tea! I have set my crime thrillers here in the misty fens because I sincerely
love the remoteness and airy beauty of the marshlands. This area is steeped in
superstitions and lends itself so well to murder!
Hidden on the Fens (Detective Nikki Galena #11) FROM TWO-MILLION SELLING AUTHOR, JOY ELLIS, COMES ONE OF THE MOST EAGERLY
AWAITED CRIME THRILLERS OF 2019. A DERELICT COTTAGE HIDDEN IN A COPSE OF TREES. A MISSING GIRL WHOSE BODY WAS NEVER FOUND. HAS HER KILLER RETURNED? Detective Joseph Easter’s daughter discovers a cottage hidden in some trees on a large
fenland farm. Someone has been living there. The farm-owner’s wife has been receiving sinister pagan artefacts, including a witch’s knife.
Are they some sort of warning or message? Joseph and his daughter search the cottage and find an old satchel. Inside are photos of a
beautiful girl, Jennifer Cowley. She went missing fifteen years ago. She had been stalked
by a young man, who was convicted of her murder, even though her body was never found. WHEN DI NIKKI GALENA EXAMINES THE COTTAGE, SHE FINDS SOMETHING FAR WORSE. And in the satchel is a more recent photo of a girl who looks just like Jennifer. The man who killed Jennifer is recently out of prison. Has he struck again? At the same time, DC Cat Cullen and Dave Harris are trying to get evidence against a man
who preys on widowed older women. Vernon Deacon is seemingly a pillar of society, with
very influential friends. His victims are often not believed, so their job is not easy. Full of twists and turns, this is a crime thriller that will keep you turning the pages until
the heart-stopping ending. This is book eleven of the international best-selling books featuring Nikki Galena. Joy Ellis was nominated for audiobook of the year the British Book Awards 2018. What readers are saying about JOY ELLIS “Just wonderful to read.” Carole “Holds the reader’s attention from the first word to the last.” Nicki Richards “Compulsive reading, I loved it.” Viv “Riveting tale from start to finish.” Lynne “Absolutely engrossing.” Olga “Brilliant book which kept me gripped from page 1.” Barbara THE DETECTIVE DI Nikki Galena: A police detective with nothing left to lose, she’s seen a girl die in her
arms and her own family destroyed. She’s tough on criminals but fiercely loyal to her team. HER PARTNER DS Joseph Easter is the squeaky-clean member of the team. But his nickname “Holy Joe”
belies his former life as a soldier. He has a daughter and an ex-wife who wants his attention. THE SETTING The Lincolnshire Fens: great open skies brood over marshes, farmland, and nature reserves.
It is not easy terrain for the Fenland Constabulary to police, due to the distances between
some of the remote fen villages, the dangerous and often misty lanes, and the poor
telephone coverage. There are still villages where the oldest residents have never set
foot outside their own farmland and a visit to the nearest town is a major event. But
it has a strange airy beauty to it, and above it all are the biggest skies you’ve ever seen. DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE MYSTERY SERIES NOW Perfect for fans of Rachel Abbott, Robert Bryndza, Mel Sherratt, Angela Marsons,
Colin Dexter, or Ruth Rendell. ALSO BY JOY ELLIS THE NIKKI GALENA SERIES Book 1: CRIME ON THE FENS Book 2: SHADOW OVER THE FENS Book 3: HUNTED ON THE FENS Book 4: KILLER ON THE FENS Book 5: STALKER ON THE FENS Book 6: CAPTIVE ON THE FENS Book 7: BURIED ON THE FENS Book 8: THIEVES ON THE FENS Book 9: FIRE ON THE FENS Book 10: DARKNESS ON THE FENS Book 11: HIDDEN ON THE FENS Join the Joffe Books mailing list for updates on the next Joy Ellis mystery.
JOY ELLIS – Author Bio UK #1 Best Seller with THEIR LOST DAUGHTERS and THE FOURTH FRIEND Over 1 million books sold! "I was born in Kent but spent most of my working life in London and Surrey. I was an
apprentice florist to Constance Spry Ltd, a prestigious Mayfair shop that throughout
the sixties and seventies teemed with both royalty and ‘real’ celebrities. What an
eye-opener for a working-class kid from the Garden of England! I swore then, probably
whilst I was scrubbing the floor or making the tea, that I would have a shop of my own
one day. It took until the early eighties, but I did it. Sadly the recession wiped us out,
and I embarked on a series of weird and wonderful jobs; the last one being a
bookshop manager. Surrounded by books all day, getting to order whatever you
liked, and being paid for it! Oh bliss! And now I live in a village in the Lincolnshire Fens with my partner, Jacqueline, and
our four Springer spaniels. I had been writing mysteries for years but never had the
time to take it seriously. Now I write full time, and as my partner is a highly
decorated retired police officer; I find I have an in-house consultant on hand to
make sure that the police and judicial procedure is correct. She also makes very
good tea! I have set my crime thrillers here in the misty fens because I sincerely
love the remoteness and airy beauty of the marshlands. This area is steeped in
superstitions and lends itself so well to murder!
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