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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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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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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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Brilliant

As always enjoyable and absorbing as all the other Sebastian series. Love, love these books and Jonathan Keeble as Brilliant as ever with the narratongq. Thank you Loise

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long awaited end to a cliff hanger

writing as brill as ever by LJ Ross. but the who done it wasn't enough for me. I wanted more of the antagonist confused feeling. I don't mind who they chose but we needed more to help the tension. Jonathan reads and presents the story with expert talent. well done.

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Preposterous but funny!

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, although perhaps not intended to be!

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poison garden

another good story in dci ryan series. had me guessing until the end never seen it coming

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Another brilliant listen

I love all the family members who are involved with life and death situations . Great listen

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Brilliant storyline

I thought this book was absolutely brilliant! Can’t wait for the next DCI Ryan mystery, well done LJ Ross!

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That's better....

I've been a fan of the Ryan series for quite some time, and have always enjoyed Johnathan Keebles delivery. I'd thought the more recent installments had lost a little of the wow factor - however the LJ Ross magic was back with this one, and I'm delighted about that.
Interested to see where the storyline goes next...

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