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Poison Garden

The DCI Ryan Mysteries, Book 22

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Poison Garden

By: L J Ross
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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The clock is ticking…

For Detective Chief Inspector Ryan, the stakes have never been higher. Most of the world thinks he’s dead, killed by an assasin's rifle in his own home. But another man took the bullet intended for him, and now Ryan’s living on borrowed time. As long as he stays ‘dead’, in the sanctuary of his parents’ home in Devon, there’s a chance to find the people behind the deadly killing network. It’s only a matter of time before his secret’s uncovered, and nowhere will be safe.

Back in Northumberland, Ryan’s team are called in to investigate the mysterious death of a man in Alnwick, who collapsed yards from the walls of its Mediaeval castle. When a second person is rushed to hospital with the same symptoms, her life hangs in the balance unless they can discover the toxic substance that’s killing her. For DCs Lowerson and Reed, there’s only one place to look for inspiration—the Poison Garden…

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

©2024 L J Ross (P)2025 Audible Ltd.
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Preposterous but addictive!

Jonathan Keeble must be exhausted after reading these stories. He certainly goes for it although sometimes it does sound as if I'm listening to a pantomime. I'm waiting for someone to call out "he's behind you"!!!
Story was entertaining if a bit ridiculous and Ryan back to his brooding 6'4" best with his band of devoted subordinates. Good fun.

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The Best

I love this series and the world that LJ Ross has created. The character dynamics and the life that Jonathan Keeble brings to them are what make it for me. Started and finished in one day and can’t wait for the next. Great to have the gang back!

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Superbly told

I couldn’t stop listening, this one was highly addictive, story was brilliant and the narrator made it even better, please please don’t let this be the last one

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All of it is superb xx

awesome, I loved everything about this book,infact I simply could not stop listening to it. the Narrator is fabulous 👌 👏 xx

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An excellent listen!

A brilliant piece of writing and an excellent narrator. Sorry to come to the end. Now for the next one - Belsay!

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LJ Ross does it again

brilliant as usual, have read all the DCI Ryan series and they are just so good and captivating until the very end....roll on the next one!!

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Enjoyable

This is another excellent and enjoyable book in the DCI Ryan series by the talented LJ Ross. The poison garden plot is enjoyable & the recent story arc regarding DCI Ryan himself, finally comes to a conclusion and is interesting. Good humour and tender moments are a staple, as is the excellent narration by Jonathan Keeble.

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Love these stories

I really have enjoy the Ryan series and hope that there will be more to come

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