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No Justice #7
Hidden Justice
A mystery and suspense stand alone adult crime thriller
It’s not what you hide, it’s who you hide from…
For two years, Annie Haywood has lived in the small picturesque town of Erin’s Bay on Long Island, thinking she was safe. Until now…
Abigail Brenner is also hiding her own secrets, the whereabouts of her missing father, Edward Brenner, is not one of them. He disappeared three years ago, took his sailing boat out one day on the calm blue waters of Erin’s Bay, and was never seen again.
Without the influence of her father, some say Abigail Brenner has turned in to a wild, uncontrollable little rich girl who’s just biding her time until she can access her trust fund and the family fortune. Others in the town just want her dead.
But someone is lurking amongst the wind-swept dunes at night, watching and waiting. And there are strange lights in the night sky above the lighthouse on Moors Island, a desolate, uninhabited rock that holds dark secrets of its own.
Then there is Ben Shaw, a stranger in town. He started out from the boardwalk on Coney Island, and kept heading east until Abigail Brenner offered him a ride.
Hidden under the surface of this seemingly idyllic community of wealth and privilege lies an undercurrent of jealousy, greed, and burning revenge.
There is no justice in this town. But justice is coming…
Hidden Justice is the latest adult thriller from best-selling author JK Ellem.
It’s not what you hide, it’s who you hide from…
For two years, Annie Haywood has lived in the small picturesque town of Erin’s Bay on Long Island, thinking she was safe. Until now…
Abigail Brenner is also hiding her own secrets, the whereabouts of her missing father, Edward Brenner, is not one of them. He disappeared three years ago, took his sailing boat out one day on the calm blue waters of Erin’s Bay, and was never seen again.
Without the influence of her father, some say Abigail Brenner has turned in to a wild, uncontrollable little rich girl who’s just biding her time until she can access her trust fund and the family fortune. Others in the town just want her dead.
But someone is lurking amongst the wind-swept dunes at night, watching and waiting. And there are strange lights in the night sky above the lighthouse on Moors Island, a desolate, uninhabited rock that holds dark secrets of its own.
Then there is Ben Shaw, a stranger in town. He started out from the boardwalk on Coney Island, and kept heading east until Abigail Brenner offered him a ride.
Hidden under the surface of this seemingly idyllic community of wealth and privilege lies an undercurrent of jealousy, greed, and burning revenge.
There is no justice in this town. But justice is coming…
Hidden Justice is the latest adult thriller from best-selling author JK Ellem.
311 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 8, 2018
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About the author
J.K. Ellem
35 books220 followersJK Ellem was born in London and spent his formative years preferring to read books and comics rather than doing his homework.
He is the innovative author of short chapter, Hitchcock-style adult thrillers in the genres of crime, mystery, and psychological thrillers which have multiple plot lines that culminate in explosive, unpredictable endings that will leave you shocked.
In 2022 he was accepted into the Curtis Brown Creative, Writing Your Novel in Six Months course which he undertook in London while working on his manuscript for future submission.
He splits his time between the US, the UK and Australia.
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Why not curl up and read one of his can't put down thrillers:
Ravenwood Series:
Mill Point Road
Ravenwood
The Sisterhood
An Unkindness of Sinners
The Killing Seasons:
A Winter’s Kill
A Spring Kill
A Summer's Kill
A Fall Kill
A Wintry Kill
A Dark Kill
A Forgotten Kill
Thrillers:
All Other Sins
Murder School
Audrey Kills Again!
Taxi Man
No Justice Series:
Deadly Touch
No Justice
Cold Justice
American Justice
Fast Justice
Sinful Justice
Dark Justice
Hidden Justice
Raw Justice
Final Justice
Octagon Trilogy:
Soldiers Field
Octagon
Infernum
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He is the innovative author of short chapter, Hitchcock-style adult thrillers in the genres of crime, mystery, and psychological thrillers which have multiple plot lines that culminate in explosive, unpredictable endings that will leave you shocked.
In 2022 he was accepted into the Curtis Brown Creative, Writing Your Novel in Six Months course which he undertook in London while working on his manuscript for future submission.
He splits his time between the US, the UK and Australia.
Are you following JKE on Amazon? Great way to keep up-to-date with all my new releases, prime and kindle deals. Just click on the Follow Button found at the top of his author page. By following me you will receive notifications about all deals on all his books.
Just click here and "Follow"→ https://amzn.to/3qK8YI2
Why not curl up and read one of his can't put down thrillers:
Ravenwood Series:
Mill Point Road
Ravenwood
The Sisterhood
An Unkindness of Sinners
The Killing Seasons:
A Winter’s Kill
A Spring Kill
A Summer's Kill
A Fall Kill
A Wintry Kill
A Dark Kill
A Forgotten Kill
Thrillers:
All Other Sins
Murder School
Audrey Kills Again!
Taxi Man
No Justice Series:
Deadly Touch
No Justice
Cold Justice
American Justice
Fast Justice
Sinful Justice
Dark Justice
Hidden Justice
Raw Justice
Final Justice
Octagon Trilogy:
Soldiers Field
Octagon
Infernum
Visit my Author Page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/jkellem
Follow me on Facebook: https://goo.gl/pQZ9Du
Follow me on Instagram: https://goo.gl/jLKruA
Visit my YouTube Channel : https://bit.ly/3pMqV5X
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May 29, 2021
Expect the unexpected! Another riveting and deeply dark story, where once again Ben Shaw finds himself surrounded by unknown risks, violence, danger – and a huge dose of pure evil when he arrives in Erin’s Bay on Long Island, NY.
And, of course, the knight of the road justice-seeker draws the attention of the ladies. He hasn’t even hit the city limits and the young and pretty wild child, Abigail Brenner offers him a ride in her bright red Mustang convertible, along with lodging in her guesthouse behind the Brenner mansion. No doubt, she brings a Louis Vuitton bag full of trouble, too. Best of all, Ben gets a breakfast for champions -- no steel-cut oats this go-round.
A visit to the library brings Ben face-to-face with Annie Haywood, an attractive librarian (closer to Ben's age) with big secrets she keeps hidden in a small seaside house on the edge of town. One shared meal and Ben’s spending the night – and finding himself faced with more troubles.
Besides the leading ladies, there’s plenty of action in a fast-moving plot with lots of moving parts. Making up the rest of a large cast of characters doing lots of bad stuff are a group of sadistic and bullying bad boys, a father and his boat missing at sea for several years, a couple of older women (an ex-wife and a hitwoman) who walk on the dark side and an old geezer who feeds Ben the fresh catch of the day and information on weird lights in the night skies, flying saucers and aliens seen in the area.
Near the very end, Ellem throws readers a shocker – or does a good job trying at least. I took a guess surprising myself just before the big reveal came to the forefront. And I was right!
Here’s where I stop myself before giving away spoilers. Ben wants to tell his own story and doesn’t need any help from me. Suffice to say, this is another prize-winning addition to the No Justice Series.
Grabs you in its clutches early on and never releases the hold. A thriller you simply can’t put down and walk away.
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October 29, 2021For two years, Annie Haywood has lived in the small picturesque town of Erin’s Bay on Long Island, thinking she was safe. Until now… Abigail Brenner is also hiding her own secrets, the whereabouts of her missing father, Edward Brenner, is not one of them. He disappeared three years ago, took his sailing boat out one day on the calm blue waters of Erin’s Bay, and was never seen again.
But someone is lurking amongst the wind-swept dunes at night, watching and waiting. And there are strange lights in the night sky above the lighthouse on Moors Island, a desolate, uninhabited rock that holds dark secrets of its own. Then there is Ben Shaw, a stranger in town. He started out from the boardwalk on Coney Island, and kept heading east until Abigail Brenner offered him a ride. Hidden under the surface of this seemingly idyllic community of wealth and privilege lies an undercurrent of jealousy, greed, and burning revenge.
If you like murder, mystery, mayhem, nasty villains, unassuming heroes, determined women, greed, lust, revenge, and raw ambition in your books and to stay up till 4am reading them, then this book is for you.
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But someone is lurking amongst the wind-swept dunes at night, watching and waiting. And there are strange lights in the night sky above the lighthouse on Moors Island, a desolate, uninhabited rock that holds dark secrets of its own. Then there is Ben Shaw, a stranger in town. He started out from the boardwalk on Coney Island, and kept heading east until Abigail Brenner offered him a ride. Hidden under the surface of this seemingly idyllic community of wealth and privilege lies an undercurrent of jealousy, greed, and burning revenge.
If you like murder, mystery, mayhem, nasty villains, unassuming heroes, determined women, greed, lust, revenge, and raw ambition in your books and to stay up till 4am reading them, then this book is for you.
Learn more here :
Amazon USA : https://amzn.to/2yB9hH4
Amazon UK : https://amzn.to/2GLGFj6
Amazon AUS : https://amzn.to/33stOMf
Amazon CDA: https://amzn.to/2UgKUrX
July 8, 2019
Need more Ben!
I just spent a long weekend immersed in the strange unpredictable vagabond life of Mr. Ben Shaw. JK Ellen's created a character with a persona that is not only intriguing, interesting, adventurous, brave ( or crazy) but also someone who helps the underdog, stands up for female rights, fights the criminal elements and does it all with no fanfare, boasting, chest beating or compensation. Then he quietly leaves town on his journey into what ever life has in store. Hopefully we have not seen the last of this character. And kudos to the author who, although is from the other side of the pond, does a pretty good job of relating his works to the American audiences. Only a few small English slips.
I just spent a long weekend immersed in the strange unpredictable vagabond life of Mr. Ben Shaw. JK Ellen's created a character with a persona that is not only intriguing, interesting, adventurous, brave ( or crazy) but also someone who helps the underdog, stands up for female rights, fights the criminal elements and does it all with no fanfare, boasting, chest beating or compensation. Then he quietly leaves town on his journey into what ever life has in store. Hopefully we have not seen the last of this character. And kudos to the author who, although is from the other side of the pond, does a pretty good job of relating his works to the American audiences. Only a few small English slips.
December 21, 2018
This is the darkest and best book in this series so far. They just keep getting better. Every time I read one I see a little more into the mysterious hero, Ben Shaw. In this one, he meets Abby, a little rich girl with her very own style. Although he turns down her offers, he feels the need to protect her. There are strange, violent things going on in this small town. Things you'd never expect. This book definitely drew me in from the first page, reading something I'd never want to see. It definitely kept my attention through the whole book. This thriller has all you need in a book. The characters are well written and the plot is amazing. I highly recommend it!
December 18, 2019
Another great book in the Shaw series
With every book I am more and more captivated by Ben Shaw. He has incredible adventures that most of us could only dream about. With every adventure comes a new problem for Shaw. He has the worst luck when it comes to being submerged into someone else's messy life. Loved this book especially because I grew up on Long Island, it was like reading about home. Looking forward to Shaw's next adventure.
With every book I am more and more captivated by Ben Shaw. He has incredible adventures that most of us could only dream about. With every adventure comes a new problem for Shaw. He has the worst luck when it comes to being submerged into someone else's messy life. Loved this book especially because I grew up on Long Island, it was like reading about home. Looking forward to Shaw's next adventure.
December 27, 2018
I have grown very attached to Ben Shaw. I like the fact that underneath his friendly unassuming manner lies a man who will, sometimes reluctantly, defend those who need help.
This book is full of thrills and suspense. I needed to make time for uninterrupted reading.
There is enough about the plot in the blurb here, revealing much more would mean ticking the spoiler box. Suffice to say this is a compelling read.
This book is full of thrills and suspense. I needed to make time for uninterrupted reading.
There is enough about the plot in the blurb here, revealing much more would mean ticking the spoiler box. Suffice to say this is a compelling read.
August 23, 2020
Enjoyed the setting of a bay in Long Island for book 4 in the Justice series. I find myself captivated by Ben Shaw as he pursues justice for others. I would definitely want him on my side if I ever needed help with a situation! I loved the ending as well with a teaser that I don't want to spoil on here... Highly recommend!
January 6, 2019
A total fan of Ben Shaw
The stories always provide excellent entertainment. Thrilling thoughts and actions from this shy hero. Never disappoints and I always end one of his books looking forward to what's next.
The stories always provide excellent entertainment. Thrilling thoughts and actions from this shy hero. Never disappoints and I always end one of his books looking forward to what's next.
January 3, 2019
Page turner
Another excellent fast moving and exciting novel by JK Ellem - I found it very hard to put down and read in one day
Another excellent fast moving and exciting novel by JK Ellem - I found it very hard to put down and read in one day
April 27, 2019
All of the Shaw books are the best I’ve read in a while, I sure hope there will be more!
November 17, 2019
Hidden justice
Great book I'm too sleepy to give a review ,been up all nite reading, get the book You won't be sorry.
Great book I'm too sleepy to give a review ,been up all nite reading, get the book You won't be sorry.
May 14, 2020
One of the absolutely best books I have ever read! Every one of the Ben Shaw books is fantastic but this one..... oh my goodness!!!!
October 2, 2020
Ben Shaw never disappoints, another fantastic read from JK Ellem, he knows what readers want and he delivers time and time again.
September 27, 2021
Another great read in this series with a surprising end leaving Ben with a guilty conscience !just love this series on the last book now do hope there is more .
February 13, 2024
Fastpaced
Where ever he goes there is a wrong that needs righting. These books are all tied together in a word, character, or maybe one sentence. All fast and fun reads.
Where ever he goes there is a wrong that needs righting. These books are all tied together in a word, character, or maybe one sentence. All fast and fun reads.
May 13, 2024
good read
August 29, 2025
Pivoting from the killing seasons series as recommended- and really enjoyed this!!
December 9, 2018
Our Ben seems to have a thing for damsels in distress. This time it's a very young, very spoiled, little rich girl.
Though, she tries using her charms on Ben he's not biting. But, he feels some kind of obligation to help her and protect her.
As the story of her not so charmed life unravels he feels even more compelled to stay in town and help figure out the mystery of her father's disappearance and apparent death.
He gets some help from a local woman, Annie Haywood, the town librarian, who turns out not to be so local.
And has run-ins with some local thugs.
All this is leading up to finding Mr Brenner, the young girl's father.
At first, the ending seemed very predictable, but as the mystery of this poor girls past unravels, it becomes much more wretched. I was hit with a few surprises I did not see coming.
This is a testament to the writing skills of J. K. Ellem. He reels you in and just when you think you are free of the line he pulls it tight again. Catching you and captivating you with every word you read.
Another great Ben Shaw, No Justice novel.
Though, she tries using her charms on Ben he's not biting. But, he feels some kind of obligation to help her and protect her.
As the story of her not so charmed life unravels he feels even more compelled to stay in town and help figure out the mystery of her father's disappearance and apparent death.
He gets some help from a local woman, Annie Haywood, the town librarian, who turns out not to be so local.
And has run-ins with some local thugs.
All this is leading up to finding Mr Brenner, the young girl's father.
At first, the ending seemed very predictable, but as the mystery of this poor girls past unravels, it becomes much more wretched. I was hit with a few surprises I did not see coming.
This is a testament to the writing skills of J. K. Ellem. He reels you in and just when you think you are free of the line he pulls it tight again. Catching you and captivating you with every word you read.
Another great Ben Shaw, No Justice novel.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 21, 2018
This is the darkest and best book in this series so far. They just keep getting better. Every time I read one I see a little more into the mysterious hero, Ben Shaw. In this one, he meets Abby, a little rich girl with her very own style. Although he turns down her offers, he feels the need to protect her. There are strange, violent things going on in this small town. Things you'd never expect. This book definitely drew me in from the first page, reading something I'd never want to see. It definitely kept my attention through the whole book. This thriller has all you need in a book. The characters are well written and the plot is amazing. I highly recommend it!
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