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The Pass
The Simwell Strangler has been quiet for months, but he’s about to murder again…
A dead woman is found at the Pass, a stretch of parkway between two housing estates. Who would murder such a lovely person? Has the Strangler come back to terrorise the town?
Roman – The killer, a man no one suspects. His childhood has warped his mind, and he craves control. Murder gives him that, but it isn’t enough. He hasn’t killed the one person he needs to get rid of; he hates her, she disgusts him, and the sooner she’s gone, the better it will be.
Martin – He’s known Roman for years, they’re best friends, but something’s off about him. The images and links in their messaging group, his odd demeanour. Martin has other issues on his mind, too—his wife’s apathy, his PTSD and nightmares, his retirement. Soon, though, he’s going to get more excitement than he bargained for…
Sandra – Sick of her marriage, her life, and the menopause, she doesn’t know how much more she can take. Things have to change, but she’s not quite ready for it yet. Until her best friend drops a bombshell. Is it time to make a stand? Can Sandra tell Roman it’s time to end their marriage?
Rachel – She’s lied to her husband, Martin, for eighteen long years. She’s stagnating, eager for a better existence, but Martin has become staid and boring. Old . When she accidentally blurts out what’s wrong, everything changes, and life for these next-door neighbours will never be the same again.
A murderous rampage. No DNA or clues left behind. Lies and deceit all round. Simwell has once again become the place where no one wants to live…
A dead woman is found at the Pass, a stretch of parkway between two housing estates. Who would murder such a lovely person? Has the Strangler come back to terrorise the town?
Roman – The killer, a man no one suspects. His childhood has warped his mind, and he craves control. Murder gives him that, but it isn’t enough. He hasn’t killed the one person he needs to get rid of; he hates her, she disgusts him, and the sooner she’s gone, the better it will be.
Martin – He’s known Roman for years, they’re best friends, but something’s off about him. The images and links in their messaging group, his odd demeanour. Martin has other issues on his mind, too—his wife’s apathy, his PTSD and nightmares, his retirement. Soon, though, he’s going to get more excitement than he bargained for…
Sandra – Sick of her marriage, her life, and the menopause, she doesn’t know how much more she can take. Things have to change, but she’s not quite ready for it yet. Until her best friend drops a bombshell. Is it time to make a stand? Can Sandra tell Roman it’s time to end their marriage?
Rachel – She’s lied to her husband, Martin, for eighteen long years. She’s stagnating, eager for a better existence, but Martin has become staid and boring. Old . When she accidentally blurts out what’s wrong, everything changes, and life for these next-door neighbours will never be the same again.
A murderous rampage. No DNA or clues left behind. Lies and deceit all round. Simwell has once again become the place where no one wants to live…
458 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 20, 2023
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About the author
Emmy Ellis
141 books116 followersAuthor of these series:
• DI Tracy Collier
• DI Carol Wren
• DI Bethany Smith
• DI Helena Stratton
• The Cardigan Estate
• DI Morgan Yeoman
• Detective Anna James
• DI Tracy Collier
• DI Carol Wren
• DI Bethany Smith
• DI Helena Stratton
• The Cardigan Estate
• DI Morgan Yeoman
• Detective Anna James
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March 22, 2024
I can’t believe a book with this level of disturbing content was published (believe me I’m no crime snowflake) and it has suspiciously few reviews, so don’t believe the high rating. It’s fake. Horrific experience.
October 22, 2023
Unhappy storyline. A slow start.
Not my favorite read of this author but readable all the same.
It was too slow paced for my taste. Also too many twists and turns.
Not my favorite read of this author but readable all the same.
It was too slow paced for my taste. Also too many twists and turns.
November 9, 2023
Amazing read
Very well written and out together. Grips you from the start and doesn't let go to the last word. Full of twists that will blow you away. Well done.
Very well written and out together. Grips you from the start and doesn't let go to the last word. Full of twists that will blow you away. Well done.
December 23, 2023
Brilliant! 🤩
February 22, 2024
Wow
Absolutely brilliant story and great twists and turns,loved all the characters,highly recommend from start to finish ,the pass you gotta be careful
Absolutely brilliant story and great twists and turns,loved all the characters,highly recommend from start to finish ,the pass you gotta be careful
March 10, 2024
3.5 preferred the other books I read, this seemed to be a slow starter
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