Joy Ellis is a highly successful English crime writer known for her atmospheric and suspenseful thrillers set in the Lincolnshire Fens. She established herself as a leading voice in the genre with her Detective Matt Ballard series, which quickly gained popularity for its intricate plots and compelling characters. Ellis’s writing style is characterized by meticulous research, realistic portrayals of crime investigation, and a strong sense of place, vividly depicting the bleak and beautiful landscapes of the Fens. Her books are consistently bestsellers, with over 8 million copies sold worldwide, and she has achieved numerous top rankings on Amazon's Kindle bestseller charts.





































