Great story!

I am really enjoying Joy Ellis' story telling and writing. I started with another one of the series and really enjoyed all. The narrative style of this reader takes a little to get used to, especially when it comes to distinguishing the different characters voices. However, by the finish, the characters had just really reeled me into their wonderful world.

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Great story but need to get used to the narration

Took the advice of another review and listened to the story 0.9x from the beginning and made a huge difference!
Loved the story and can’t wait for the next in series!

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Good story. Paste of narration a bit to fast.

Good story. It was my first time with this author. Now jumping to the next book

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Didn’t think I was going to like it

At the beginning I didn’t really like the character Nikki but as the story progressed I was pleasantly surprised. I did enjoy this book and look forward to book 2 in the series

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Good books - and a suggestion!

I have been listening to this series, after really enjoying the Jackman series read by Richard Armitage. The stories themselves are good, despite sometimes being a bit overly complicated. I saw in the reviews that some people had a really difficult time with the performance by Henrietta Meire, and said that they were deleting them. I had a difficult time adjusting to Ms. Meire's voice, after the rich tones and consistent accents of Mr. Armitage. Her voice is a bit shrill, she reads quickly, and her grasp of the accents and different tones of the characters is good at times and a bit off at others. I nearly stopped listening, but then used my musician brain and thought to try to adjust the voice. I slowed the recording to 0.8x and it made a HUGE difference. It takes the shrill tone out of her voice most of the time (if it it really bothersome, try 0.7x) and is simply much easier to hear. Since then (book 2) I have listened to the series in order and have enjoyed them. The voices are not always perfect, but overall it is a very enjoyable series.

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excellent book

I have listened to all of Joy Ellis's Jackman and Evans books so was hoping the DI Niikki Galena ones would be just as good. I wasn't disappointed. Book No 1 was excellent.

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distracting

the person reading this has a major lisp. it's so distracting and she totally butchers proff rory
the man that narrarated the other series should have done this one its just awful.

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Great story, horrific narrator

This book and (at least the two I've finished) the series are very engaging, well-written, and enjoyable.
The narrator should try a new job - or maybe visit some places in the UK. She can't do a Lincolnshire accent, an Irish accent, or a Geordie accent and barely changes vocals for any character. Such a shame.

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great read

looking forward to reading the next in the series. if they're all like this it'll be fantastic entertainment.

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Thoroughly enjoyed!

I really liked the book and the narration. Cant’t wait to listen to the next one.

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