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  • High Force

  • The DCI Ryan Mysteries, Book 5
  • By: LJ Ross
  • Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
  • Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,507 ratings)
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High Force

By: LJ Ross
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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Summary

Hell has unleashed a demon - and he's coming for you....

Detective Chief Inspector Ryan's worst nightmare has just become a reality. Notorious serial killer The Hacker has escaped prison and kidnapped one of his best detectives from her own home. His brutality is the stuff of legend - Ryan lost his sister and nearly his own life bringing the man to justice first time around. Can Ryan do it again to save his friend?

There's a nationwide manhunt underway but the trail has gone cold and fear spreads like a virus. Ryan and his team must find The Hacker before he takes another life - but are they too late?

The clock is ticking....

Murder and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunit set amidst the spectacular Northumbrian landscape.

©2016 LJ Ross (P)2017 Audible, Ltd

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"A literary phenomenon." ( Evening Chronicle)

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Nail biting!

This book is almost impossible not to listen to in one sitting! It grabs you at once and wraps you in its web. It's a fabulous detective series Not to be missed.

Lucky to find this author when his first book in the DCI Ryan series was released by Audible. They are all stand alone novels but it makes it more enjoyable if you get in on the first novel Holy Island.

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I'd had a rubbish week and thought I would listen to a DCI Ryan book, because I loved the books I'd read previously. This was certainly good for my soul and really uplifted my mood. LJ Ross never fails, this was another brilliantly written book. The story line is tightly woven and moves along at a brisk place. The characters are beautifully drawn; the relationship between Ryan and Phillips being especially moving.Jonathan Keeble narrates the book wonderfully. LJ Ross is a superb author and makes me appreciate the joy of reading/listening. About time we saw DCI Ryan on the small screen. Authors deserve much more credit for the way their creations can sooth one's mind, body and spirit. Thank you LJ Ross for easing my mind

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Gripping

Love the DC Ryan series, already downloading the next one. The reader is excellent at accents and brings the characters to life

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Another great DCI Ryan story

Great suspension. great story line. love the characters and the plot. can't wait for the next one.

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gripping

it was really good i could not put it down. can't wait to read the next one

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DCI RYAN No5

If you like a good detective, and one you know before you start to read. Will be a good meaty investigation. With depth color and plenty of northern humor this is the series for you
I can’t wait to start the next one. They are not just about one detective they involve the whole team. Just great!

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another great thriller.

So well told the characters stand out, the narration excellent can't wait to listen to the next one. Each story evolves into the next book.

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What a superb story

Fantastic, a gripping nail biting thriller,so very well narrated by Jonathan Keeble, I hope there will be more like this from LJ Ross, well done ✔

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Gripping follow up to the thrilling previous entry

Kind of speechless here, High Force is that good! Everyone has a part to play in this and it all comes together in an action packed ending. Cannot wait to get stuck in to the next instalment.

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Utterly Gripping

Another brilliant read from Louise, our favourite characters once again up against.
An emotional storyline but with some light touches and humour too. That's me off to start the next one 🙌

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