A Vow of Evil: Sister Joan Murder Mystery, Book 11
A Vow of Evil is the eleventh Sister Joan murder mystery, presented here as an unabridged English audiobook. Set in Cornwall, the plot follows Sister Joan and Detective Sergeant Mill as they investigate vandalism, a kidnapped dog and a series of disturbing crimes.
At a glance
- Book 11 in the Sister Joan murder mystery series.
- A Cornwall-set investigation involving vandalism, a kidnapped dog and a cat's death.
- Sister Joan works with Detective Sergeant Mill to investigate the crimes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The unabridged recording runs for 6 hours and 58 minutes, giving listeners the full audiobook version as listed.
- Its village-crime premise combines a nun detective, police investigation and suspected occult obsession.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 6 hours and 58 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Narrator | Jennifer Ness |
| Author | Veronica Black |
|---|---|
| Publisher | QUEST from W. F. Howes Ltd |
| Publication date | 27 April 2023 |
What to know before buying
- Customer reactions to the story and plot are mixed. Some enjoy the series and suspense, while others find this instalment less compelling than the others or the plot far-fetched.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners following the Sister Joan series who want its eleventh mystery.
- Cosy-mystery listeners interested in a Cornwall setting and a series of village crimes.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking the first book in a series or a print edition rather than an audiobook.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback is mixed on both the content and plot. Some listeners enjoy the series and describe the mystery as suspenseful, while others find this entry less successful than earlier books or consider the plot far-fetched. That variation matters if you are choosing it for the story itself. Its listed format is an unabridged audiobook lasting 6 hours and 58 minutes.
Positive themes
- Some customers enjoy the series and describe the mystery as suspenseful.
Negative themes
- Some customers feel this instalment is not as good as others in the series.
Mixed feedback
- Reactions to the plot differ, with some finding it suspenseful and others finding it far-fetched.
Frequently asked questions
Is A Vow of Evil part of a series?
Yes. It is listed as Sister Joan Murder Mystery Book 11.
Who wrote and narrates the audiobook?
The listed author is Veronica Black and the narrator is Jennifer Ness.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 6 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the mystery about?
In a quiet corner of Cornwall, Sister Joan and Detective Sergeant Mill investigate vandalism, a kidnapped dog and other disturbing crimes.
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