Skeleton Tides

Audri Ashe Private Investigator

By: JJ Ellen

Narrated by: Emmery McNamara

Listeners are giving it five stars and calling it “unputdownable!” Sharp dialogue. Dangerous Secrets. Skeleton Tides is a psychological thriller packed with mystery, suspense, and a touch of dark romance. Private investigator Audri Ashe navigates the foggy San Juan Islands from her vintage yacht, addicted to cases that twist through political secrets, military corruption, and victims no one else will fight for.

But the real danger isn’t the crimes she investigates. It’s her ex-lover—a former NHL star turned coach—who has weaponized her darkest secrets. His psychological manipulation threatens her relationship with attorney Henry Ellis and could expose everything she’s buried.

Audri doesn’t get the luxury of solving one case at a time. Bodies drop, investigations collide, and truth never waits its turn. In the Pacific Northwest’s pristine waters, the most treacherous currents run beneath the surface. And someone is watching the watcher.

Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, Tana French, and James Patterson. Skeleton Tides is Book One in the Audri Ashe Private Investigator Series. It’s a noir psychological thriller about dangerous secrets, damaged people, and the fine line between hunting predators and becoming prey.

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Moody Pacific Northwest Thriller

Skeleton Tides by J.J. Ellen pulled me in immediately. The story feels vivid and atmospheric, and the dialogue is so natural it often felt like I was right there in the scene; especially on the boat in the San Juan Islands. Audri Ashe, the main character, is captivating. You immediately sense there’s far more beneath the surface of her character, and I’m excited to see how Ellen continues to reveal her layers in future books; her wit, intelligence, investigative instincts, and undeniable allure. Audri feels like the kind of character who will only grow more compelling as the series unfolds. The moody Pacific Northwest setting adds a perfect layer of tension and mystery. I enjoyed the narration and story so much that I bought the eBook as well. If this first book is any indication, J.J. Ellen is an author to watch.

Captivating!

I had already read this book on Kindle, but it came alive even more as I listened on Audible. I listened to this book on my daily walks, and I would find myself laughing out loud, commenting or exclaiming as I listened. What a great story! JJ Ellen is a masterful storyteller and engages the reader from the very beginning. The narration draws you in and helps you experience it on a deeper level. Kudos to the author and the narrator!

Northwest beauty meets Private Investigator

Audri Ashe is a strong female PI who is wanting to change her lifestyle by becoming a boat dweller in the San Juan Islands. Audri wants to lighten her case load but her expertise is needed. This mystery has crime, love and culinary delights that intertwined in this story that will keep the reader turning the pages and wanting to know what will happen next.

A series of books in one book.

This has perfect narration and interesting well written stories. I love a long book and was never bored.