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Thoroughly entertaining

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Reviewed: 12-04-24

This book was thoroughly entertaining. The characters were well-developed and there was just enough mystery to keep me anxious for my next listening session. The forces of good vs evil in a different setting. A good listen, and I recommend it!

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Outstanding

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Reviewed: 09-26-24

This book makes me hope that Matt Murphy will follow up with more! Being a true crime junkie, I was familiar with a few of the cases in the book, but the author’s details filled in gaps that almost made the cases seem new to
me. I’ve watched Matt Murphy on many crime shows. He’s outstanding at his craft, and now he should continue working on this new craft, as he is also outstanding as a writer and narrator. Bravo! Highly recommend this title!

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My new favorite. 😁

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Reviewed: 08-24-24

As I’ve said in previous reviews of Joy Ellis books, every new one becomes my favorite. This one is no exception. The narration is absolutely superb and most definitely adds to the intrigue and interest of the book. The cliff-hanger ending of this one makes me very anxious to start the next one. Can’t recommend this book highly enough.

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Another 100-star listen

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Reviewed: 08-19-24

I’ve run out of superlatives for Joy Ellis’s books. I’m actually incapable of writing a decent review as I am so dedicated to her books and have not run across a single one I’d rate less than tops. Great story, marvelous narration…100% enjoyable! As always.

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Honesty on parade

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Reviewed: 07-12-24

I like the fact that the author bared his soul and kept apparently nothing negative about his life untold. I liked the premise of the book, but the author’s performance of it was just awful. He mispronounced so many words that I began to wonder if he actually did in fact write the book. By about chapter 20-something, I was bored to death. I would not recommend this title, even though I had hoped I would.

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Hard to listen to but worth the effort

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Reviewed: 06-20-24

Monsters in human form really do exist. Most of this book is testimony to that fact and was hard to listen to because of the brutality inflicted on this young boy. But his story is so compelling as to make it worth the effort. The book is well-written and the narration is good. My only issue with the narrator is the fact that at times his vocal characterization of the monster carried over into the good people. Overall, this is a story worth hearing.

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I’m running out of superlatives!

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Reviewed: 06-11-24

I’m on a mission to hear all of Joy Ellis’s books. This one is as deliciously intriguing as all the others I’ve heard. The narration is perfect and adds to the pleasure of getting to know the characters. I highly recommend this title!

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They just get better and better!

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Reviewed: 06-03-24

My attention was gripped from the first chapter. And as always is the case, I was unable to figure out what the outcome would be. The ending was satisfying but sadly so. I’ve run out of descriptives for Joy Ellis books. The narration was superb. Highly recommend this title’

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Another top notch spellbinder

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Reviewed: 05-29-24

Joy Ellis is my favorite author. Every time I read one of her books, I’m amazed at how thoroughly she confounds the reader. I’m always wrong when I think I’ve figured it out. At first I wasn’t a fan of the narrator, because he seemed a bit too theatrical for my taste. But as I got further into the book, I changed my mind. This book was thoroughly enjoyable and engaging. Highly recommend this title!

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This may be the best one!

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Reviewed: 05-25-24

I ‘discovered’ the books by Joy Ellis only a year ago and have been hooked ever since. This one is my favorite so far. So many unexpected twists and turns I couldn’t stop listening. A totally engaging listen, and performed brilliantly! Highly recommended!

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