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DI Nikki Galena #7-9
Detective Nikki Galena Books #7-9
Included in this box set:
Buried on the Fens
A skeleton is found in a shallow grave in the churchyard. But this was not an official burial. The victim was murdered decades ago. At the same time, Detective Nikki Galena and her team are investigating the brutal slaying of local businesswoman Madeline Prospero. She was a member of an exclusive and secretive drinking club called The Briar Patch. But they’ve got no suspects and no one is telling them the truth.
Thieves on the Fens
DI Nikki Galena gets a series of anonymous calls. She is told the place, time, and who will die. But the messages are in a secret language used only by villains. Nikki and her team must decode the riddles and work out where the threats are coming from. Meanwhile, the fens have been hit by a series of “designer burglaries.” It appears that a new gang of thieves are stealing to order. And things get very close to home when a friend of Nikki’s mother dies suddenly and perhaps suspiciously.
Captive on the Fens
The fens are burning and Detective Nikki Galena faces a cat-and-mouse battle with a killer arsonist. Someone is lighting fires. First they target homes and businesses, but then a body is found at one of the crime scenes. More fires are lit. And at each one a single person dies. But the victims have led spotless lives and apparently there’s no connection between them. Meanwhile, the town is facing a very peculiar threat from a group of sinister Satanists led by a charismatic businessman.
Buried on the Fens
A skeleton is found in a shallow grave in the churchyard. But this was not an official burial. The victim was murdered decades ago. At the same time, Detective Nikki Galena and her team are investigating the brutal slaying of local businesswoman Madeline Prospero. She was a member of an exclusive and secretive drinking club called The Briar Patch. But they’ve got no suspects and no one is telling them the truth.
Thieves on the Fens
DI Nikki Galena gets a series of anonymous calls. She is told the place, time, and who will die. But the messages are in a secret language used only by villains. Nikki and her team must decode the riddles and work out where the threats are coming from. Meanwhile, the fens have been hit by a series of “designer burglaries.” It appears that a new gang of thieves are stealing to order. And things get very close to home when a friend of Nikki’s mother dies suddenly and perhaps suspiciously.
Captive on the Fens
The fens are burning and Detective Nikki Galena faces a cat-and-mouse battle with a killer arsonist. Someone is lighting fires. First they target homes and businesses, but then a body is found at one of the crime scenes. More fires are lit. And at each one a single person dies. But the victims have led spotless lives and apparently there’s no connection between them. Meanwhile, the town is facing a very peculiar threat from a group of sinister Satanists led by a charismatic businessman.
942 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 26, 2020
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About the author
Joy Ellis
60 books2,429 followersJoy Ellis grew up in Kent but moved to London when she won an apprenticeship with the prestigious Mayfair florist, Constance Spry Ltd. Having run her own flower shop in Weybridge for many years, Ellis then worked as a bookseller until a trip to the Greek island of Skyros, where she took part in a writer's workshop with Sue Townsend, encouraged her to write her own books. Joy soon after moved to the Lincolnshire Fens, where she has spent many of years living among the countryside accompanied by her partner, Jacqueline, and her variety of springer spaniels. After many years of writing, Jasper Joffe, from Joffe Books, discovered Joy's work and approached her with the offer of becoming her new publisher. This new relationship introduced Joy's work to the fascinating world of ebooks and audible listening. Since their partnership, Joy's success has grown further than she could have ever imagined. She has recently celebrated her 10th UK No.1 book on the Amazon 'Best Sellers' chart, with her 9th instalment in the Jackman & Evans series, Solace House. Joy boasts a staggering estimated total over 3.4 million copies sold worldwide, and became a short-listed nominee at the British Book Awards, 2021.
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March 31, 2022
3 brilliant crime thrillers.
These follow on in the series and all need to be read in order. The relationship that just gets better and better with Nikki and the team. And more importantly the relationship between Nikki and her birth mother, Eve, as well as the difficult one with Joseph.
No spoilers but these are 3 stories that are just great to read and you never know where you will be taken next in the quest for the truth. Moments of light relief appear from time to time in the guise of Rory, the Home Office Pathologist, or Eve and her female friends.
Cannot fault this series at all.
These follow on in the series and all need to be read in order. The relationship that just gets better and better with Nikki and the team. And more importantly the relationship between Nikki and her birth mother, Eve, as well as the difficult one with Joseph.
No spoilers but these are 3 stories that are just great to read and you never know where you will be taken next in the quest for the truth. Moments of light relief appear from time to time in the guise of Rory, the Home Office Pathologist, or Eve and her female friends.
Cannot fault this series at all.
July 2, 2022
More of the same, could not wait to read them.
the stories just keep coming, with it's of twists and turns, around very corner, the main characters, in every book, their stories move on as well. As all the books have a complete story, you could read them in any order, however as mentioned before the characters stories would make more sense of read in order. On to book 10, all stories, in all 9 books, have kept my interest from start to end.
the stories just keep coming, with it's of twists and turns, around very corner, the main characters, in every book, their stories move on as well. As all the books have a complete story, you could read them in any order, however as mentioned before the characters stories would make more sense of read in order. On to book 10, all stories, in all 9 books, have kept my interest from start to end.
January 2, 2022
A Bargain Buy
These three Nikki Galena mysteries are really great reads, just like the first six mysteries in the series. I've been a fan of Joy Ellis and the Nikki Galena series since I read the first in the series. All are well worth reading and I plan to read the remaining mysteries in the series.
These three Nikki Galena mysteries are really great reads, just like the first six mysteries in the series. I've been a fan of Joy Ellis and the Nikki Galena series since I read the first in the series. All are well worth reading and I plan to read the remaining mysteries in the series.
June 6, 2022
three interesting reads
Thoroughly enjoyed books 1 thru 9. The characters are just as flawed as you would expect people to be. No one is movie star gorgeous. So we have regular people working diligently at their jobs, hunting down clues, finding connections. Definitely good reads.
Thoroughly enjoyed books 1 thru 9. The characters are just as flawed as you would expect people to be. No one is movie star gorgeous. So we have regular people working diligently at their jobs, hunting down clues, finding connections. Definitely good reads.
April 30, 2020
I loved this book. I have read all the series in order. Just started to read the 10th and bought the 11th yesterday. When I finished those I am going to try some other books by Joy Ellis. I would recommend as they are a really good read.
June 26, 2020
An intriguing book in a great setting
A diverse cast of characters the exploration of their foibles and relationships underpin an exciting story I thoroughly recommend this book and this author.You will be well rewarded.
A diverse cast of characters the exploration of their foibles and relationships underpin an exciting story I thoroughly recommend this book and this author.You will be well rewarded.
July 14, 2021
Heart wrenching happy sad
I think this set of books l have ever read found my self holding my breath one minute laughing saying An bless an amazing read bring some more on thank you Ruth
Sincerely Patricia Campbell
I think this set of books l have ever read found my self holding my breath one minute laughing saying An bless an amazing read bring some more on thank you Ruth
Sincerely Patricia Campbell
August 19, 2023
Good series. Developing very well with each story you get to know the people better and this adds to the fun. Not too much back story line to bring newbies uptodate so the book flows nicely.
Quite complex story lines that grow as the book goes on. R really enjoy this series.
Quite complex story lines that grow as the book goes on. R really enjoy this series.
October 22, 2023
As usual an intriguing tale and engrossing read across all three books
The relationships and woven nature of the stories was well told and captivatingly held all your attention right to the end.
The relationships and woven nature of the stories was well told and captivatingly held all your attention right to the end.
February 25, 2024
This was an excellent box set of British crime thrillers with well-developed characters, great plots, entertaining and engaging.
I enjoyed all the stories and will continue to do so.
Well-written and fast-paced together with suspense, tension and mystery.
Recommended.
I enjoyed all the stories and will continue to do so.
Well-written and fast-paced together with suspense, tension and mystery.
Recommended.
April 2, 2020
Brilliant!
Gripping with well developed characters & multifaceted story lines. I was hooked from Book 1 - a must read! All available on Kindle Unlimited - sign up now.
Gripping with well developed characters & multifaceted story lines. I was hooked from Book 1 - a must read! All available on Kindle Unlimited - sign up now.
April 3, 2020
Addictive
This is the ninth Nikki Galena book I have read. It was as addictive as the others and I’m looking forward to reading the next one.
This is the ninth Nikki Galena book I have read. It was as addictive as the others and I’m looking forward to reading the next one.
September 11, 2020
As Always
Once again found that Joy Ellis exceed ed in her story telling.Never want them to end.Hope there will be more of Nikki Galena
Once again found that Joy Ellis exceed ed in her story telling.Never want them to end.Hope there will be more of Nikki Galena
September 26, 2020
Another hit
Yet again, pure genius from Ms. Ellis. Original stories which are so intriguing. Please keep writing about Nikki and Joseph!
Yet again, pure genius from Ms. Ellis. Original stories which are so intriguing. Please keep writing about Nikki and Joseph!
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February 26, 2021Book 9 - Fire 🔥 on the Fens
April 2, 2021
Great
This is a great writer I have read these books from 1st one in this series and will continue reading.
This is a great writer I have read these books from 1st one in this series and will continue reading.
April 7, 2021
Usual good read
Enjoyed the characters and good story. I’m sure Nikki and Joseph will officially get together just hope they don’t leave it till retirement!
Enjoyed the characters and good story. I’m sure Nikki and Joseph will officially get together just hope they don’t leave it till retirement!
July 13, 2021
Detective work at its best
Gripping and moving read. Great read from start to finish.
A very enjoyable read, in-depth and most definitely very believable.
Gripping and moving read. Great read from start to finish.
A very enjoyable read, in-depth and most definitely very believable.
September 11, 2021
Great read
Love these books . Good stories more brain power than blood and guts which is a nice change . Love the characters and team sprit .
Love these books . Good stories more brain power than blood and guts which is a nice change . Love the characters and team sprit .
October 26, 2021
These books are great. I am reading book 10.
June 29, 2022
Gripping detective novels
Just to my liking. Joy Ellis has you interested from the start and the tale just keeps on giving right to the end. I enjoyed binge reading all nine books!
Just to my liking. Joy Ellis has you interested from the start and the tale just keeps on giving right to the end. I enjoyed binge reading all nine books!
August 4, 2022
Amazing read
onelife1949@yahoo.com I loved every minute of these amazing boo and would like many more know ,cannot wait to read more
onelife1949@yahoo.com I loved every minute of these amazing boo and would like many more know ,cannot wait to read more
October 23, 2022
Terrific series
wonderful series, very dark in places and the people and their relationships are so complex. I love this seems series.
wonderful series, very dark in places and the people and their relationships are so complex. I love this seems series.
November 26, 2022
Another great Nikki Galena story.
I enjoyed this book as much as the previous ones. I will continue to read the rest of the series.
I enjoyed this book as much as the previous ones. I will continue to read the rest of the series.
February 9, 2023
Excellent
Like all of Nikki Galena books could not put this one down. Thank you Joy Ellis.
Will now search for more books.
Like all of Nikki Galena books could not put this one down. Thank you Joy Ellis.
Will now search for more books.
February 17, 2024
Wow
Couldn't put this down. It's now 3.30 in the morning, now I can get some sleep. Well done. Up for work soon.
Couldn't put this down. It's now 3.30 in the morning, now I can get some sleep. Well done. Up for work soon.
April 15, 2024
Love these books and now I’ve read the first to the last book I really hope there’s more to come
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May 27, 2024Marvelous
Absolutely marvelous. These 3 books are unputdownable . They keep you in suspense all the way through. Nikkei Galena has become part of the family. Highly recommended.
Absolutely marvelous. These 3 books are unputdownable . They keep you in suspense all the way through. Nikkei Galena has become part of the family. Highly recommended.
August 29, 2021
Fire on the fens
Excellent. Can’t wait to read next darkness on the fens
Fabulous author
Recommended to friends . Exciting but good result
Excellent. Can’t wait to read next darkness on the fens
Fabulous author
Recommended to friends . Exciting but good result
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