Oh I do love a Joy Ellis novel and this series is brilliant, really getting into it. It is a very strong police procedural and the plot is just 'WOW'. So recommend it either as a series or standalone.

I was given a free copy by netgalley and the publishers but the review is entirely my own.

An OK read.

Good point is that this is a relatively easy read. On the downside the story was fairly unbelievable and long passages re elves and fairies were boring and tedious, which is a pity as it could have been a good police procedural story.

Due to a sudden, unexpected passing in the family a few years ago and another more recently and my subsequent (mental) health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for several years after the bereavements. This meant I didn't read or venture onto netgalley for years as not only did it remind me of that person as they shared my passion for reading, but I also struggled to maintain interest in anything due to overwhelming depression. I was therefore unable to download this title in time and so I couldn't give a review as it wasn't successfully acquired before it was archived. The second issue that has happened with some of my other books is that I had them downloaded to one particular device and said device is now defunct, so I have no access to those books anymore, sadly.

This means I can't leave an accurate reflection of my feelings towards the book as I am unable to read it now and so I am leaving a message of explanation instead. I am now back to reading and reviewing full time as once considerable time had passed I have found that books have been helping me significantly in terms of my mindset and mental health - this was after having no interest in anything for quite a number of years after the passings. Anything requested and approved will be read and a review written and posted to Amazon (where I am a Hall of Famer & Top Reviewer), Goodreads (where I have several thousand friends and the same amount who follow my reviews) and Waterstones (or Barnes & Noble if the publisher is American based). Thank you for the opportunity and apologies for the inconvenience.

This is Book 13 in the DI Nikki Galena series . This series just gets better and better. I honestly don’t know how the author can write so many books and have several series’s and yet no two books storylines are the same !

Nikki and Joseph are fantastic characters, particularly Nikki who is so complex. This book was especially interesting because it took the reader back in time, as they tried to piece things together. As always, the story was beautifully paced and a definite page turner. The worst thing about Joy Ellis‘s books is that one wants to read them as quickly as possible but is left heartbroken when they’re over too soon.

My thanks to NetGalley and Joffre Books for this ARC in exchange my review. This is book 13 in the DI Nikki Galena series of books but reads well as a stand-alone. It's fantastic to read. I absolutely love this series and this for me is the best so far. It's well written with excellent plot as usual. The story is full of secrets and lies in which there are a lots of twists and turns that kept me engaged. I love all characters in this series, esp. I like relationship that Nikki and Joseph. Highly recommend.

This is one author I just love to read her books. So when Joy Ellis a new book out, I had to put the kettle on and make a pot of tea, find a quiet corner and open my kindle and enjoy Joys next book called Fear on the Fens. This is the WoW thirteenth book in the superb Detective Nikki Galena series and I have just loved every book within this series.

WoW, This book was amazing with loads of great twists and turns throughout. Another great read.

I highly recommend all Joy's books they have all been a wonderful read.

Big thank you to netgalley and Joffre Books for an advance copy of this book.

Great book, by an author I will read more of! Thrilling plot, great writing and brilliant characters. Highly recommend to others.

Fear on the Fens by Joy Ellis.
I’m sure I did a disservice to this series by not reading previous books. I love the Jackman and Evans series and enjoyed finding Laura and Sam referenced in this book.
I plan to go back and begin at the beginning of this series because I had a bit of a hard time getting interested in this book. I was not too much into the woowoo aspect of this story. Not as bad as Nikki but not as accepting as Joseph. If I had not read and loved the other series so much I might not have persevered with this book. Again, mostly my fault.

I thoroughly enjoyed Fear on the Fens, which is an engrossing tale of secrets and lies and not only on the perpetrator’s part. This is a different novel from its predecessors, because it’s not a hunt for the identity of the killer, which is established early in the novel, but more a search for him and an understanding of why he has become a killer. Obviously there is a lot more to it with the security services involved, but if I told you I’d have to kill you.

I guessed one of the main mysteries early on in the novel, but that didn’t spoil my enjoyment of the novel one bit!

Nikki and Joseph have a new case that is different from anything they have done before. Lucas has been killing those who hurt nature in the same way they have destroyed the ground or trees. This man has a past that has been hidden and the detectives feel they need to know what happened to know what makes him act as he does now. This book has some very interesting twists in it right up to the end. Thank you NetGalley for the chance to read the story.

I had not read anything else by this author but after finishing this book I am hooked and was glad to see there are other titles from this detective series. Was such a brilliant book so good I think these books could be made into such a great television series. Could not leave this book down it was so will written with so many twists to the story and the characters were just brilliant and will be memorable, it had everything to make such a good read. Would really recommend this book.

Thanks to Netgalley and Joffe Books for the ARC of this book.
Another fantastic book featuring DI Nikki Galena and her team headed by DS Joseph Easter. This book was intriguing as it covered a totally different character of killer. As always Joy’s storytelling drew you in and twisted and turned around the killer and his brother. These books are always easy to read alone if you wish even though they feature recurring members of the team and Nikki’s family.
Eagerly awaiting the next one now.

I really liked this book even if some of it was a little far fetched. The writing was up to Joy Ellis'usual high standard and the characters were well crafted. I would definitely recommend.
Thank you Netgalley and Joffre for giving me an advance copy and allowing me to give my unbiased opinion.

Fear on the Fens – Joy Ellis @NetGalley #DetectiveNikkiGalenda Book 13
‘A gripping crime thriller with a huge twist’

Okay! So I was utterly glued to this story; it was tense, gripping and wonderfully written.

I guessed at the twist when I started reading and I was pleasantly surprised to be wrong.

This was beautifully in-depth and filled with lore and great references to the Fens, being Scottish I like the reference to Kirkcudbrightshire as I used to work in that area, I assume Crossbannock to be a literary invention as I’ve never heard of this village!

Thoroughly enjoyable.
4Stars
#Thriller #Murder #Fens #Gaia #Brothers #ESP

This is a great book! So many twists and turns make it unique and super interesting. I love all the different characters, even the strange ones. I’ve enjoyed this whole series, but this book just blew my mind, it’s so good! I couldn’t stop reading!

I really enjoy Joy Ellis novels and this was no exception. Lots of twists and turns, leaving you guessing throughout. The plot was complex until the end. Great read. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the advance read copy!

A brilliant addition to the Fens series of books from Joy Ellis. Excellent characterisation - professor Rory Wilkinson is amazing - and a intricately woven plot. Thoroughly enjoyable and I would highly recommend this book.

It seems to have been far too long since the last Nikki book so I was very excited when this was released and settled down for another brilliant read from a talented author.

In this book there is a lot more focus on Cam (the DCI) than usual he has always been there in the background active with his total support for Nikki and her team so it was lovely to have him more in the limelight and learn more about his character and life.

The story begins many years ago with the death of a scientist who was working on top secret projects for USA and UK but died leaving his wife and 2 sons. Cam tasks Nikki and Joseph with talking to one of the sons; Harry. What they learn is mind blowing. However, due to the father, Julians, highly sensitive work they are going to have to investigate with their hands tied behind their backs. Not only that but they are being watched by a Security agent; Hackett who misses nothing.

The chat with Harry focussed on his brother, Lucas who disappeared many years ago age just 14 and no sign of him has been seen since until recently when Harry got a message. Lucas suffers from a personality disorder which makes him see life forms in nature. He is very sympathetic towards nature and sees life in plants and trees. Basically he lives in a fantasy world.

Now we all know and love Nikki and expecting her to believe in Fairies was never going to happen but Joseph is more open minded. This banter between believer and non believer will bring a smile to the face of any reader especially me.

However, the situation, fantasy or not, becomes reality when the first dead body turns up. It soon becomes clear that Lucas has enacted revenge that fits the crime committed against his beloved trees and plants. The potential for many more people to be murdered rings alarm bells with everyone in the team but with a person who on paper doesn’t exist and the past of the family locked away never to be seen again how will Nikki and her team even start to track down the killer?

An absolutely stunning read that had me on the edge of my seat and turning page after page. Intrigue, suspense, adrenaline pumping crimes all wrapped up in secrecy with skeletons coming out of closets left right and centre I LOVE LOVE LOVE it.

Book 13 in the Nikki Galena series is creepy and surreal with a mystical vibe. That made it different from the earlier books and made it harder to get into the story. More details of Nikki and Joseph and the team's personal developments were forthcoming. Such a mystery, with twists and turns and that ending! Another good addition to the series, looking forward to the next book.

Thank you Joy Ellis, Joffe Books and Netgalley for the opportunity to preview the book.