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#ThePlagueMaiden #KateEllis #BookSpinBingo #DoubleSpin

This is my #DoubleSpin book.

When a letter arrives at Tradmouth police station, addressed to a DCI Norbert it causes quite a stir. For though DCI Norbert has long since moved on, the letter claims to have evidence that the man convicted of murdering the Rev. Shipbourne, Vicar of Belsham, during the course of a robbery in 1991, is innocent.

EadieB Despite having a full case load, including investigating a series of vicious attacks on a local supermarket chain, DI Wesley Peterson is forced to at least follow up on the letter writer's claims. Meanwhile archaelologist Neil Watson is excavating as site in Pest Field near Belsham church. He discovers a mass grave that leads him to conclude that the site - earmarked for development - is one of an ancient medieval plague pit. 2y
EadieB But, more disturbing, is the discovery that the grave is home to a more recent resident.
This is a blend of archaeological history and crime. It switches between the past and the present. It takes place in plague-ridden Devon in a spot where a lot of bodies were buried. Bodies from the past but one more body of a more recent death.
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EadieB It has a great cast of characters and a plot that has a twist at the end. Can't wait to read another book by Kate Ellis. 2y
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TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y
Andrew65 Always good books 👏👏👏 2y
rwmg I love the parallels between past and present in this series. 2y
EadieB @rwmg Yes they are great! 2y
EadieB @Andrew65 Yes they are! 2y
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The Skeleton Room | Kate Ellis
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#TheSkeletonRoom #KateEllis

7th book in the series. A woman‘s skeleton is found during renovation of Chadleigh Hall in Devon. Wesley‘s archaeologist friend, Neil, is investigating a ship wreck from 1772. I love how the historical story ties into the present day story in the end. The question is: how old is the skeleton? Interesting characters and plot line. Looking forward to next book. Recommend to mystery lovers.

Andrew65 Great review, I enjoyed this one, and kept me guessing right up to the end. Although at times hard to keep all the characters right. This one as longer and more in-depth than previous ones. 4y
EadieB @Andrew65 Yes I agree it was a bit more complicated than the others 4y
Crazeedi @EadieB so this is a good series? I'll be checking it out 4y
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EadieB @Crazeedi Good idea! 4y
Crazeedi @EadieB 🥰 have a good day my dear friend 4y
EadieB @Crazeedi You too! She actually has 2 series that are both good. 4y
Andrew65 @Crazeedi We have read two of her series so far and both are good. The other series is a much shorter series and is set in a fictional York and has a bit of a ghostly theme along side the detective story. At first was questioning this slightly but works and they were excellent. Joe Plantagenet Series. @EadieB 4y
Crazeedi @Andrew65 thanks for info, I will look for them. Which one should I start with, the one you tagged??? 4y
EadieB @Crazeedi Yes I would start with the book Andrew tagged as that series is shorter. I agree with everything @Andrew65 said. 4y
Andrew65 @EadieB yes start with the tagged book. @Crazeedi 4y
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Day 18 - #Top20Series #20Days20Series
#WesleyPetersonSeries #JoePlantagenetSeries #KateEllis

Two great series by one great author, Kate Ellis.

TrishB Not read yet- but have first two on my kindle! 4y
EadieB @TrishB Well, that's a good start! 4y
TrishB I‘m feeling I should start soon as just learned she‘s from Liverpool 😁 4y
EadieB TrishB Wow! I didn't notice that! 4y
Andrew65 Two more excellent series. 4y
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#TheBoneGarden #KateEllis

A skeleton of a corpse who has been buried alive is discovered at an excavation of the gardens of Earlsacre Hall. Det Sgt Wesley Peterson is busy trying to solve a murder of a man stabbed to death in a caravan park. Are these murders related? Solicitor Brian Willerby may have the answer. Kate Ellis brings us a mystery that seems to imitate the past. Read this to find out what it is about Earlsacre that leads to murder.

Andrew65 Think I liked this one and the series more than some others. A very typical English feel to this murder mystery series. Most US Crime is much faster paced and often more gritty. Obviously some exceptions to this on both sides of the pond. (edited) 4y
EadieB @Andrew65 The only complaint I have about her writing is that her writing does not flow well for me. 4y
Andrew65 @EadieB It might be about her use of English, because i‘ve not noticed this. 4y
EadieB @Andrew65 Yes, her language is a bit stilted. 4y
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DS Peterson, amateur archaeologist, is intrigued that a Viking corpse may be buried at a farm site. He has an urgent crime to solve, the disappearance of a Danish tourist. Gerry Heffernan believes the Dane‘s disappearance is linked to brutal robberies. I loved the tie in of the historical Viking story with the present. Murderer was a surprise with lots of suspects. Looking forward to the next book. Recommended.

#TheFuneralBoat #KateEllis

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Unhallowed Grave | Kate Ellis
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This was book 3 in the Wesley Peterson series. There are two time lines running through this story. One from 1475 and one from (1969-1999) which tie together in the plot. An archaeological dig finds a body from 1475 who had been hanged from a yew tree and the 1999 body is found hanging from a yew tree. Is the present murder an execution as in the past or murder?
Unputdownable. Plots interesting, tie into history. Unique characters. Recommended.

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The Armada Boy | Kate Ellis
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Norman Openheim is an American veteran of the D Day Landings. Archaeologist, Neil Watson, finds his body in the ruins of an old chantry chapel. DS Wesley Peterson is called in for help. Norman's wife, Dorinda, and her friend, Todd, offer a familiar motive for murder.
Started slowly and had too many characters who were red herrings. The reveal was presented and everything fell into place. Recommend this to those who like procedural mysteries.

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DS Wesley Peterson has his hands full when a child goes missing and a young woman is brutally murdered. Then archaeologist, Neil Watson, unearths the skeletons of a strangled woman and a new born baby. These deaths are linked by jealousy, sexual obsession and desperate longing. I enjoyed Ellis' Plantagenet series but this one does not disappoint. I'm looking forward to reading book 2. Highly recommend this book to those who love mystery thrillers.

Andrew65 A great review! 5y
EadieB @Andrew65 Thanks! 5y
TrishB Currently a 99p offer, thought I‘d see if anyone had recommended! I‘ll buy now 😁 5y
EadieB @TrishB Yes! I think you will enjoy this series! 5y
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This is the schedule for a Group Read I am leading on Librarything, this is the first book in the Wesley Peterson Series by Kate Ellis. If anyone would like to read along on Litsy we can also discuss it here. #KateEllis #WesleyPetersonBuddyRead

rwmg Where on LT? 5y
Andrew65 @rwmg We usually set up a new group for each Group Read as works best that way. As soon as I set it up I will put the link here and tag you in. (edited) 5y
Andrew65 @rwmg This is the link to the group for the Read. http://www.librarything.com/groups/bookdiscussionthemer 5y
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rwmg Thanks. It's a bit too soon to re-read it so I will probably just lurk unless a comment sparks something in my brain. 5y
Andrew65 @rwmg Have you read any others in the series? 5y
rwmg The first 4 plus the Xmas short story 5y
Andrew65 @rwmg I‘ve read, and enjoyed, all the books in The Joe Plantagenet Series, but The Wesley Peterson Series is new to me. 5y
rwmg I didn't know she had another series 5y
Andrew65 @rwmg There are only about five books in it, set in a fictional York,England and have a hint of the supernatural but key detective theme. I really enjoyed them. (edited) 5y
rwmg So many books so little time 5y
rwmg Googlebooks informs me a new Wesley Peterson has just come out 5y
EadieB @Andrew65 Thanks for the schedule! 5y
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Walking by Night | Kate Ellis
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I read this series with a group on LibraryThing and we have enjoyed each installment. Very sad to see the series coming to an end. Joe Plantagenet needs to have some type of meaningful relationship. Past secrets need to be revealed. Pick up first book, Seeking the Dead, and you won't be disappointed. Characters are very believable. Plots are quite complex. Lots of twists keep the pages turning. Highly recommend for psychological mystery lovers!

EadieB @Andrew65 Check LibraryThing. We got a reply from Kate. She said that in 1 year or 2 she will write another one but she is working on her Wesley Peterson and historical book contract right now. 5y
Andrew65 @EadieB Yey, will check it out. That‘s great news, but not surprised it didn‘t feel like an end. 5y
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EadieB @Andrew65 I think the email prompted her to do something later because she has so many projects she is working on. 5y
Andrew65 @EadieB Shows the authors aren‘t always in control, as just said on Librarything I think we should read the Wesley Peterson series in the meantime. 5y
EadieB @Andrew65 I agree! That is a great idea! 5y
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