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DI Kane Barnett #1
Good Girl Gone Bad
THE WOMAN
Trapped inside by a man who refuses to allow her freedom—unless it’s on his terms—Charlotte has reached the point where she wants to leave him. Problem is, he’s always said he’ll find her no matter where she goes. But she can no longer stand living inside their beautiful house with limited contact with the outside world, and freedom beckons…
THE TEENAGER
Desperate to grow up, to become a woman, Debbie has dreamed of him being her lover, her forever, but he hasn’t got the same desires—no, his are nothing like she imagined, and her night out at his place turns into the worst of her life…
THE COPPER
DI Kane Barnett didn’t bank on three more cases landing on his desk—a death by bonfire, a murder, and a kidnap. He’s already got a huge case, damn it, bringing down Jez Pickins, the local drug dealer. The thing is, Kane meeting up with Jez’s girlfriend isn’t exactly a coincidence, and now he’s realizing just what a mess he’s in. With four cases on his hands, he’s strapped for time—and that time is running out.
Trapped inside by a man who refuses to allow her freedom—unless it’s on his terms—Charlotte has reached the point where she wants to leave him. Problem is, he’s always said he’ll find her no matter where she goes. But she can no longer stand living inside their beautiful house with limited contact with the outside world, and freedom beckons…
THE TEENAGER
Desperate to grow up, to become a woman, Debbie has dreamed of him being her lover, her forever, but he hasn’t got the same desires—no, his are nothing like she imagined, and her night out at his place turns into the worst of her life…
THE COPPER
DI Kane Barnett didn’t bank on three more cases landing on his desk—a death by bonfire, a murder, and a kidnap. He’s already got a huge case, damn it, bringing down Jez Pickins, the local drug dealer. The thing is, Kane meeting up with Jez’s girlfriend isn’t exactly a coincidence, and now he’s realizing just what a mess he’s in. With four cases on his hands, he’s strapped for time—and that time is running out.
277 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 20, 2018
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About the author
Emmy Ellis
127 books107 followersAuthor of these series:
• DI Tracy Collier
• DI Carol Wren
• DI Bethany Smith
• DI Helena Stratton
• The Cardigan Estate
• DI Morgan Yeoman
• Detective Anna James
• DI Tracy Collier
• DI Carol Wren
• DI Bethany Smith
• DI Helena Stratton
• The Cardigan Estate
• DI Morgan Yeoman
• Detective Anna James
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December 21, 2018
Very good written. Very engaging. Well passed and with (un)expected twists.
British English, fortunately I knew what copper means *lol*
The 1st book with this word I read - I needed to google it.
I liked the writing more than the story and the characters.
I feel sorry for every single woman, who suffers abuse; and this heroine had her share on pain and humiliation. But she stayed with this dude for 16 years... He was dangerous and she was afraid, but still... 16 years...
Probably the most likable character was the hero. But the situation with his partner, who killed himself… well, it didn’t sit well with me.
The book is semi-dark and slightly depressive. 2 murder-scenes on page, both women, one of them a young teenager.
No real romance, MCs did have sex at the beginning, but it didn’t end in a fairytale.
Actually, the ending is what I liked the most. It saved the book for me.
No sappy HEA, but a promise of a vengeance.
Will be there a 2nd book???
British English, fortunately I knew what copper means *lol*
The 1st book with this word I read - I needed to google it.
I liked the writing more than the story and the characters.
I feel sorry for every single woman, who suffers abuse; and this heroine had her share on pain and humiliation. But she stayed with this dude for 16 years... He was dangerous and she was afraid, but still... 16 years...
Probably the most likable character was the hero. But the situation with his partner, who killed himself… well, it didn’t sit well with me.
The book is semi-dark and slightly depressive. 2 murder-scenes on page, both women, one of them a young teenager.
No real romance, MCs did have sex at the beginning, but it didn’t end in a fairytale.
Actually, the ending is what I liked the most. It saved the book for me.
No sappy HEA, but a promise of a vengeance.
Will be there a 2nd book???
November 20, 2018
This was a fabulous read from start to finish. Charlotte is trapped in a loveless relationship by a man who beats her regularly.
Her neighbour dies in suspicious circumstances. DI Kane Barnett is on hand to investigate the crime and comes to the aid of one of the other neighbours in serious trouble.
Barnett returns to the same neighbourhood when a teenage girl goes missing. Are the crimes connected?
This book has many twists and turns and kept me turning the pages until the last page.
Her neighbour dies in suspicious circumstances. DI Kane Barnett is on hand to investigate the crime and comes to the aid of one of the other neighbours in serious trouble.
Barnett returns to the same neighbourhood when a teenage girl goes missing. Are the crimes connected?
This book has many twists and turns and kept me turning the pages until the last page.
November 1, 2018
A great read from Emmy Ellis. I could not put this book down, I had to know what was happening! Great characters and a fantastic storyline, cleverly written with brilliant twists along the way. I would highly recommend this book.
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Blurb:
THE WOMAN
Trapped inside by a man who refuses to allow her freedom—unless it’s on his terms—Charlotte has reached the point where she wants to leave him. Problem is, he’s always said he’ll find her no matter where she goes. But she can no longer stand living inside their beautiful house with limited contact with the outside world, and freedom beckons…
THE TEENAGER
Desperate to grow up, to become a woman, Debbie has dreamed of him being her lover, her forever, but he hasn’t got the same desires—no, his are nothing like she imagined, and her night out at his place turns into the worst of her life…
THE COPPER
DI Kane Barnett didn’t bank on three more cases landing on his desk—a death by bonfire, a murder, and a kidnap. He’s already got a huge case, damn it, bringing down Jez Pickins, the local drug dealer. The thing is, Kane meeting up with Jez’s girlfriend isn’t exactly a coincidence, and now he’s realizing just what a mess he’s in. With four cases on his hands, he’s strapped for time—and that time is running out.
Blurb:
THE WOMAN
Trapped inside by a man who refuses to allow her freedom—unless it’s on his terms—Charlotte has reached the point where she wants to leave him. Problem is, he’s always said he’ll find her no matter where she goes. But she can no longer stand living inside their beautiful house with limited contact with the outside world, and freedom beckons…
THE TEENAGER
Desperate to grow up, to become a woman, Debbie has dreamed of him being her lover, her forever, but he hasn’t got the same desires—no, his are nothing like she imagined, and her night out at his place turns into the worst of her life…
THE COPPER
DI Kane Barnett didn’t bank on three more cases landing on his desk—a death by bonfire, a murder, and a kidnap. He’s already got a huge case, damn it, bringing down Jez Pickins, the local drug dealer. The thing is, Kane meeting up with Jez’s girlfriend isn’t exactly a coincidence, and now he’s realizing just what a mess he’s in. With four cases on his hands, he’s strapped for time—and that time is running out.
May 26, 2020
This was an okay read. I was getting into the story but I didn't like the ending, one it felt rushed compared to the rest of the book and it just seemed to end. The characters were okay and i did not see the twist happening that was good and it got me. I feel like the story could have been stretched out abiot more to really entrape you.
March 31, 2019
This was a good opening book to a series, introducing DI Kane Barnett who was both likable and intelligent. I found Charlotte to be a tad grating but the ending was a surprise. I'll definitely read the next book in the series.
Grade: 3/5
Grade: 3/5
March 17, 2019
Wow loved this started it earlier in and have just finished it. You fall in love with the characters. Emmy writing style is ease to follow she keeps you on your toes all the through the twists and turns you don't see coming.
November 28, 2018
Good girl gone bad by Emmy Ellis.
This was a very enjoyable read. I liked Charlotte's character and kane character. But jez was evil. I really didn't like him. This book kept me glued until the last page.
5*.
This was a very enjoyable read. I liked Charlotte's character and kane character. But jez was evil. I really didn't like him. This book kept me glued until the last page.
5*.
April 29, 2019
A fantastic read. DI Kane Barnett is up to his eyes with case loads and his partner in crime isn't making it any easier for him. Barnett is a man that does not do everything by the book, but only for the best intensions. The plot deepens as more incidents occure in the neighbourhood...could they be connected? Drugs, murder, a missing girl, a woman desperate to escape, it all adds up to a very twisty, fast paced thriller with a crescendo of tension right to the very last page. Highly recommended.
April 11, 2019
Oh wow! Loved this story from start to finish.
Felt really sorry for Charlotte. She married a wrong’n. She had no life. Just did as she was told and stayed indoors.
The police are called to a fire next door. Nobody had seen anything untoward.
I took a liking to Kane, the copper, so did Charlotte..
We hear of a young girl, desperate to meet with a man who lives nearby. She loves him.
There was a lot more to this story and boy, was I shocked by the ending!
A fantastic book by Emmy Ellis
Felt really sorry for Charlotte. She married a wrong’n. She had no life. Just did as she was told and stayed indoors.
The police are called to a fire next door. Nobody had seen anything untoward.
I took a liking to Kane, the copper, so did Charlotte..
We hear of a young girl, desperate to meet with a man who lives nearby. She loves him.
There was a lot more to this story and boy, was I shocked by the ending!
A fantastic book by Emmy Ellis
September 15, 2019
DI Kane
I read this book after reading the Tracy Collier books. DI Barnett is mentioned in one of the books briefly and this book is following on his journey. This kept me guessing until the very end, I do hope I get to read more about the characters in this book, realistic and likable most of them are.
I read this book after reading the Tracy Collier books. DI Barnett is mentioned in one of the books briefly and this book is following on his journey. This kept me guessing until the very end, I do hope I get to read more about the characters in this book, realistic and likable most of them are.
March 5, 2022
2.5 ⭐️ it was going well until the last few chapters. It felt a bit all over the place and I wasn’t really feeling it - it wasn’t as satisfying as I would have hoped.
I didn’t really feel much for Charlotte she was a bit bland, I did like Kane however and would consider trying another story with him in it.
I didn’t really feel much for Charlotte she was a bit bland, I did like Kane however and would consider trying another story with him in it.
June 1, 2022
What a superbly gritty tale! Emmy Ellis certainly knows how to keep her characters edgy & realistic, with a sting in the final chapter that left me reeling. The novel touches on society-changing events such as drugs, murder & abuse, making this a shocking drama but one that is relatable to many. As it’s the first DI Kane Barnett book in a series, I’m off now to purchase more.
April 14, 2019
Wow this book was sonl gripping. The author has such talent and really like where her characters seem to be heading.
I think for me this is one of the best finds for me for an author. She writes the way I like and her way just hits all the buttons.
I think for me this is one of the best finds for me for an author. She writes the way I like and her way just hits all the buttons.
April 24, 2020
A confusing tale with an open ending. I understood
Not sure I understood the story as,well as I could
have, was wft feeling a little perplexed, Felt li!e I missed the oint somewhere.
Not sure I understood the story as,well as I could
have, was wft feeling a little perplexed, Felt li!e I missed the oint somewhere.
October 23, 2022
I love Emmy Ellis books and have found the ones written with police investigators are intense and cover historic abuse.
We are introduced to DI Kane. We see him battle with his conscience and show care.
We have domestic abuse, murder and revenge.
We are introduced to DI Kane. We see him battle with his conscience and show care.
We have domestic abuse, murder and revenge.
November 24, 2018
Excellently written book that I steamed my way through in one sitting! Awesome storyline that remains unpredictable right to the end. Worthy of its 5 star rating
January 5, 2019
Clever book, well worth reading. I will be looking out for more titles from this author.
January 19, 2019
Fantastic
Wow!! This book was amazing. I thought I had it all figured out but I was way off. Truely great writing, full of mystery and very well written.
Wow!! This book was amazing. I thought I had it all figured out but I was way off. Truely great writing, full of mystery and very well written.
March 12, 2019
A great read by Emmy Ellis. Great twist at the very end. Fantastic read.
March 22, 2019
Awesome!
Stayed up all night reading this. Young girl, took up with a guy she loved. Found out he was not what he seemed to be. Murders and other things happen also.
Stayed up all night reading this. Young girl, took up with a guy she loved. Found out he was not what he seemed to be. Murders and other things happen also.
April 6, 2019
Excellent, constant twists and turns
This book kept me guessing. Every time I thought I had it figured out I was wrong. An awesome read! Could not put it down, highly recommend!
This book kept me guessing. Every time I thought I had it figured out I was wrong. An awesome read! Could not put it down, highly recommend!
June 2, 2019
Good Girl Gone Bad is a great gripping and twisty book.
I am loving DI Kane Barnett and the way he likes to do things his way.
An excellent start to the series and I look forward to many more.
I am loving DI Kane Barnett and the way he likes to do things his way.
An excellent start to the series and I look forward to many more.
October 20, 2019
Good
This was a fairly good read. Well written. I’ve not read anything by this author before, so my look into others books.
This was a fairly good read. Well written. I’ve not read anything by this author before, so my look into others books.
December 24, 2019
Enjoyed this
April 25, 2020
Bloody Brilliant
June 22, 2019
I hate books that make me twitch at shadows and give me the creepy crawlies.
Oh, I mean I love books that give me those feelings because that's what they were written to do. Emmy Ellis succeeds nicely here.
I hate (ending type word here) endings.
Oh, I mean I love books that don't relay the ending halfway through the book. Happy? Unhappy? Who knows until you read the book.
I recommend you do just that now. I'd read a bit of Emmy's short work when we were in an online crit group. She gave me tons of very good suggestions and advice. Read the Creepy Ms. Ellis to tingle your spine and what's in that shadow over there>>>>>>>>
Oh, I mean I love books that give me those feelings because that's what they were written to do. Emmy Ellis succeeds nicely here.
I hate (ending type word here) endings.
Oh, I mean I love books that don't relay the ending halfway through the book. Happy? Unhappy? Who knows until you read the book.
I recommend you do just that now. I'd read a bit of Emmy's short work when we were in an online crit group. She gave me tons of very good suggestions and advice. Read the Creepy Ms. Ellis to tingle your spine and what's in that shadow over there>>>>>>>>
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