DI Joe Plantagenet investigates a house with a disturbing past in the fourth of this popular police procedural series. - Boothgate House has a sinister past. Once an asylum for the insane, serial killer Peter Brockmeister was sent there on his release from prison in 1978. Three years later, it closed, and Brockmeister died in mysterious circumstances. Solicitor Melanie Hawkes is investigating the suspicious events when her young daughter is kidnapped. Meanwhile, Boothgate House resident Lydia Brookes is burgled. And why is a paranormal researcher fascinated by the building's basement? As Joe uncovers the appalling truth, he faces an evil that threatens those closest to him - and puts his own life in jeopardy.
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"An abundance of creepy scenarios and characters make the pages fly by in this all-nighter. The book's unsettlingly fast pace and shifting points of view make the reader as jumpy as the characters in -the fourth Joe Plantagenet procedural (after "Kissing the Demons"). A perfect getaway read for anyone who loves gothic horror."Library Journal
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Kate Ellis was born and brought up in Liverpool and she studied drama in Manchester. She worked in teaching, marketing and accountancy before first enjoying writing success as a winner of the North West Playwrights competition. Crime and mystery stories have always fascinated her, as have medieval history and archaeology which she likes to incorporate in her books. She lives in North Cheshire, England, with her husband, two sons and an overweight cat called Vivaldi!
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Since moving into an apartment in Boothgate House in the Yorkshire city of Eborby Lydia Brookes has been having nightmares, but always the same one. She discovers that Boothgate House prior to being converted into a luxury apartment building was formerly known as Havenby Hall, an asylum for the insane, and it was here that the serial killer Peter Brockmeister was sent on his release from prison in 1978. Three years later Havenby Hall was closed.
Taking a call from her senior partner whilst in the park with her small daughter Daisy, solicitor Melanie Hawkes takes her eyes off Daisy for a few minutes and Daisy is gone.
Investigating both a burglary reported by Lydia Brooks, and the kidnapping of Daisy Hawkes, DI Joe Plantagenet learns that at the time of the kidnapping Melanie Hawkes was looking into suspicious events at Havenby Hall on behalf of a client.
When by chance Lydia Brooks comes face to face with her nightmare which links back to Havenby Hall, Lydia decides to do some research herself, and uncovers some disturbing information. While Joe Plantagenet's investigations reveal the sickening truth about Havenby Hall, the knowledge places Joe in terrible danger.
Kate Ellis has woven a fascinating mystery as several seemingly unrelated matters lead back to the sinister past of Havenby Hall, and the death of Peter Brockmeister in mysterious circumstances. Incredibly spine chilling this is a real page turner. Although sometimes so creepy, I was almost fearful of turning the page. Highly recommended.
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Taking a call from her senior partner whilst in the park with her small daughter Daisy, solicitor Melanie Hawkes takes her eyes off Daisy for a few minutes and Daisy is gone.
Investigating both a burglary reported by Lydia Brooks, and the kidnapping of Daisy Hawkes, DI Joe Plantagenet learns that at the time of the kidnapping Melanie Hawkes was looking into suspicious events at Havenby Hall on behalf of a client.
When by chance Lydia Brooks comes face to face with her nightmare which links back to Havenby Hall, Lydia decides to do some research herself, and uncovers some disturbing information. While Joe Plantagenet's investigations reveal the sickening truth about Havenby Hall, the knowledge places Joe in terrible danger.
Kate Ellis has woven a fascinating mystery as several seemingly unrelated matters lead back to the sinister past of Havenby Hall, and the death of Peter Brockmeister in mysterious circumstances. Incredibly spine chilling this is a real page turner. Although sometimes so creepy, I was almost fearful of turning the page. Highly recommended.
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Lizzie Hayes
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Jan
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I really liked this book as I have everything else written by Kate Ellis. I read for pleasure and don't tend to try and analysis it page by page afterwards! The story gripped me and I read it in a day. I found the characters beliveable and didn't expect the twist at the end. Surely that is a sign of a good book! Carry on, Kate, I look forward to the next one. Readers: just enjoy!
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By Mortbook
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I've read all the books in the Joe Plantagenet series so far and this is the best. I have to qualify that comment by stating that I don't think that Kate Ellis is a particularly gifted crime writer, but this is an entertaining yarn none the less.
One of the weaknesses with Kate's writing is her characterisation - I really want to know more about he protagonist. This is disappointing because I live near York (pseudonymously called Eborby in the books) and this is what keeps me reading. A strong editorial hand, less plot and stronger characters and this series could be memorable.
One of the weaknesses with Kate's writing is her characterisation - I really want to know more about he protagonist. This is disappointing because I live near York (pseudonymously called Eborby in the books) and this is what keeps me reading. A strong editorial hand, less plot and stronger characters and this series could be memorable.
By didi
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Another fantastic page turner. Have read every Kate Ellis book and have not been disappointed yet. Can't wait for the next one.
By Peter H
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I am a great fan and Kate Ellis has written yet another book I found impossible to put down. I cannot wait for Book 5 in the series.
By Nessa
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This is the fourth in the Joe Plantagenet series. I was really looking forward to reading this and I was not disappointed.
By BookWorm
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Well developed characters and an interesting storyline made for a most entertaining read. I highly recommend this book and suggest you check out the other books Kate Ellis has written. Enjoy!!
By CaroleHarry
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Yet another excellent police novel featuring DI Joe Plantagenet & DCI Thwaite. Set in the fictional city of Eborby, North Yorkshire(York to you & I). Once again the past & the supernatural rear their heads as the pair race to solve a kidnapping & set of murders. Are they interlinked? Has Joe finally found a female companion or will she be the next victim? Has a dead murderer re surfaced or is it a copy cat killer. The book twists & turns before the truth is revealed. Thoroughly enjoyable.
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