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Secrets Of The Volkovs (The Secrets Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Ellie Jay (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
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Disappearances, deaths, threats...

The local police are beginning to suspect all these crimes are linked. They're being committed by the sinister and mysterious Volkov family. There's just one problem: They can't prove it.

In order to take down the Volkovs and put a stop to these crimes, they call in a young, ambitious policeman, Antonin Jelennski. Antonin travels hundreds of miles, leaving his fiancee behind, to go undercover and infiltrate the Volkovs' organisation.

He pins down incriminating evidence, but he finds far more than they ever expected. Can he expose the dark secrets of the Volkovs and stop their crimes before it's too late?
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    The Secrets Series
  2. Print length
    175 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  5. Publication date
    March 29, 2021
  6. Reading age
    13 - 18 years
  7. File size
    263 KB
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  9. Word Wise
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"Secrets Of The Volkovs by Ellie Jay is a crime thriller with a dash of science fiction that gets more unputdownable with each scene. The fast pace of this story will keep you reading past your bedtime." - Fried Potato Press.

"My only complaint is that I want more!" - Lisa Thomas, author.

"A fast-paced story masterfully built through robust dialogues, very easy to read and written in an informal, unpretentious language that is honestly a breath of fresh air." - Not for Vanity

"This was a pretty quick read and with the action & suspense, it was hard to put down. The ending was sadder than I expected (no spoilers), but it ends on a cliffhanger. It's the first book in a series." - Sara Flower

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Disappearances, deaths, threats...

The local police are beginning to suspect all these crimes are linked. They're being committed by the sinister and mysterious Volkov family. There's just one problem: They can't prove it.

In order to take down the Volkovs and put a stop to these crimes, they call in a young, ambitious policeman, Antonin Jelennski. Antonin travels hundreds of miles, leaving his fiancee behind, to go undercover and infiltrate the Volkovs' organisation.

He pins down incriminating evidence, but he finds far more than they ever expected. Can he expose the dark secrets of the Volkovs and stop their crimes before it's too late?

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08YZ3GWCH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Self-Published Author (March 29, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 29, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 263 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 175 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B09429HSDK
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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Ellie Jay is an independent author with a love of fiction and a nasty habit of sarcasm. She writes books of all different genres, and ties them all together with sarcastic third-person narration. At the moment, her published works include The Secrets Series, a trilogy of Russian Mafia action thrillers with dashes of sci-fi and overarching sarcasm and Planet Of Lies, a sci-fi story that is packed full of witty dialogue and narration.

She also dabbles in book reviews, author advice, social media marketing and so much more. She is focusing on polishing her brand and growing all the avenues she works with.

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RJT
5.0 out of 5 stars An intriguing novel set in Russia with plenty of action!
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2021
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Secrets of the Volkovs by Ellie Jay puts the reader alongside the main character, Antonin, a police officer who’s been given a nearly impossible assignment. Antonin leaves his fiancé Nikolina and travels to a town far away from his own in an undercover capacity. He is tasked with infiltrating a crime family who the local police know are involved in some serious criminal activity. There’s only one problem; no one in town willing to provide any information or come forward after being victimized because they are too scared. Antonin is instructed to somehow infiltrate the family by befriending Dariya Vokova, the daughter of the family patriarch. What Antonin soon discovers is much greater than he could ever imagine. This is a fast-paced well written story with interesting characters and a great story line. It’s written concisely with plenty of unexpected twists and turns. I always looked forward to finding out what would happen next. I recommend this book for those who enjoy crime fiction, thrillers, or mysteries.
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James Michels
4.0 out of 5 stars This book threw me for a loop.
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2021
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I bought the book thinking it would be a standard undercover cop infiltrating a criminal organization trope. However, the book takes on a much more sinister tale. I enjoyed the novel and found the characters unique to the story and the plot was gripping. My only issue is that the story could have been longer with more time spent on development. Overall, a great read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Read Really Well as a Flashback!
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2021
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Ellie Jay's unique style of transporting the reader to the scene and helping the reader go through the emotions of the characters, once again came through in this fast paced story. Her art with sarcasm is sprinkled in throughout and I love her use of language as she takes the reader through the very imaginative story. The author does not dwell too much on long descriptive boring scene or character descriptions. Instead, she uses language and the characters. The third person omniscient connects all the threads together. I first read Family Secrets, which was a complete story by itself. Thus this one felt like a flashback and worked well like that. I can't wait to read the third book in the series. I have it. Just have to get around to reading it.
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Laura Lukasavage
3.0 out of 5 stars Hope is all we need!
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2021
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I honestly don't what to say. Liked the fast passed story and how different the names were. The suspense was nice and even had some happy and very sad moments. However for me, even though I enjoy a fast read this was jumping so much. I'm also not a huge fan of a lot of inner monolog and that was most of this book. It was different and interesting for sure but not really something I would read. One of the main characters (don't want to give much away) he gets very close to his undercover op very fast to me and he risks so much for her that doesn't feel normal to me. His fiance, later wife, loses everything because of his actions which turns life upside down very fast. I did enjoy some moments but I feel they could have slowed it down a little and added more to get the relationships to be more believable and I would have really liked less inner monolog and more conversations between the characters. It was also hard to know who's thoughts you where in because it changed so often and out of no where with no real indication as to who was thinking the thoughts until a sentence or two after so I would find myself going back many times so I could understand where the change happened and be with that new person on their journey through the book.
Again reading is subjective. What someone doesn't like someone else could love so don't take My review as meaning you may not enjoy the read because you just might.
Short and fast read with heartbreak and hope.
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smushedstrawberries
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Characters
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2022
This is an interesting book by far. The thought placed behind each character allows the readers to relate with each one but also find some comedic relief. I found myself relating to one character and becoming frustrated with another only to then side with the other character a few chapters later. It is a quick read, if you're looking for something that can be read over the weekend, but keep in mind, even if it is a quick read, it's a read with a complex story that leaves you wanting to read more.
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Stanley McCluskey
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced and entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2021
The author introduces the plot at the beginning of the book and keeps the story moving by quickly introducing the characters and the crucial role they play. I enjoyed the characters and the intelligence that each character brought to the story. I'm becoming a fan of Ellie Jay because Secrets of the Vokovs was just as fast paced as her other novel Family Secrets. I would recommend reading or listening to Secrets of the Vokovs prior to listening to Family Secrets.

The narration of the story was provided by a true professional whose voice and speaking rhythm helped bring the story to life.
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Christie Powell
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting story
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2021
Interesting story with high stakes. The action is thrilling and the villains chilling. The prose could use the help of a good editor to help balance things like when to show vs. tell, and how to make the emotional scenes resonate more. I did enjoy the characters and how they related to each other.
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Sabrina, the Leo Queen.
5.0 out of 5 stars Slow burn, Suspenseful, & Thrilling storyline.
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2022
It started slow and then grew suspenseful and just when I was getting invested tragedy struck. And now I want to know what happens next! If you enjoy suspense-filled, crime story, I totally recommend this edgy book. I will surely be checking out more stories by the author.
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Sariah T
5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Yarn
Reviewed in Canada on July 16, 2021
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Ellie Jay's book, 'Secrets of The Volkovs' offers a web of family secrets, weird houses and mysterious happenings.

This is the kind of mystery that quickly draws readers deeper into a plot where surprising elements may be discovered.

The fast paced story follows Antonin Jelennski who, although still a young detective, is able to think on his feet and somehow keep ahead of the massive evil he brings on himself, until ...

The tale is the first of a trilogy and will have you looking for book two.
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BookEcke
4.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling and well-written novel
Reviewed in India on April 22, 2023
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"Secrets of the Volkovs" by Ellie Jay, is a gripping and suspenseful novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. Set in a small town where disappearances and deaths have become all too common, the story follows Antonin Jelennski, a young policeman tasked with infiltrating the sinister Volkov family in order to bring them to justice.

As Antonin delves deeper into the Volkovs' organization, he uncovers a web of dark secrets and dangerous alliances that threaten not only his own safety but that of everyone he cares about. Ellie Jay expertly weaves together a complex plot filled with unexpected twists and turns, keeping readers guessing until the very end.

Overall, Secrets of the Volkovs is a thrilling and well-written novel that will appeal to fans of suspense and crime fiction. With its intriguing characters and expertly crafted plot, it's a book that's sure to leave you eagerly anticipating the next installment in the Secrets Series.
Today's coffee was served with the book "Secrets of the Volkovs" by Ellie Jay, which is a gripping and suspenseful novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. Set in a small town where disappearances and deaths have become all too common, the story follows Antonin Jelennski, a young policeman tasked with infiltrating the sinister Volkov family in order to bring them to justice.

As Antonin delves deeper into the Volkovs' organization, he uncovers a web of dark secrets and dangerous alliances that threaten not only his own safety but that of everyone he cares about. Ellie Jay expertly weaves together a complex plot filled with unexpected twists and turns, keeping readers guessing until the very end.

Overall, Secrets of the Volkovs is a thrilling and well-written novel that will appeal to fans of suspense and crime fiction. With its intriguing characters and expertly crafted plot, it's a book that's sure to leave you eagerly anticipating the next installment in the Secrets Series.
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BookEcke
4.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling and well-written novel
Reviewed in India on April 22, 2023
"Secrets of the Volkovs" by Ellie Jay, is a gripping and suspenseful novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. Set in a small town where disappearances and deaths have become all too common, the story follows Antonin Jelennski, a young policeman tasked with infiltrating the sinister Volkov family in order to bring them to justice.

As Antonin delves deeper into the Volkovs' organization, he uncovers a web of dark secrets and dangerous alliances that threaten not only his own safety but that of everyone he cares about. Ellie Jay expertly weaves together a complex plot filled with unexpected twists and turns, keeping readers guessing until the very end.

Overall, Secrets of the Volkovs is a thrilling and well-written novel that will appeal to fans of suspense and crime fiction. With its intriguing characters and expertly crafted plot, it's a book that's sure to leave you eagerly anticipating the next installment in the Secrets Series.
Today's coffee was served with the book "Secrets of the Volkovs" by Ellie Jay, which is a gripping and suspenseful novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. Set in a small town where disappearances and deaths have become all too common, the story follows Antonin Jelennski, a young policeman tasked with infiltrating the sinister Volkov family in order to bring them to justice.

As Antonin delves deeper into the Volkovs' organization, he uncovers a web of dark secrets and dangerous alliances that threaten not only his own safety but that of everyone he cares about. Ellie Jay expertly weaves together a complex plot filled with unexpected twists and turns, keeping readers guessing until the very end.

Overall, Secrets of the Volkovs is a thrilling and well-written novel that will appeal to fans of suspense and crime fiction. With its intriguing characters and expertly crafted plot, it's a book that's sure to leave you eagerly anticipating the next installment in the Secrets Series.
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Evelyn Chartres
4.0 out of 5 stars A unique story that feels like a television drama!
Reviewed in Canada on February 21, 2024
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Secrets of the Volkovs is a science-fiction thriller by independent author Ellie Jay. This book kicks off The Secrets Series, delving into a Russian family who has an iron grip on a remote Russian city and on those who oppose them.

The narrative is told in the third-person omniscient style, and provides insight into the characters' thoughts and motivations as the situation intensifies. The allegiances are murky, with the only certainty being that no one is safe from the wrath of the Volkov patriarch.

The science fiction elements quickly come into play, giving this tale a bit of a quirky spin. While the story concludes the most pressing elements of the story, it has a decidedly episodic feel. The series spans over twenty years, and fortunately Family Secrets and Secrets in the Flames are out to continue the adventure.

Secrets of the Volkovs is a quick read that brings forth a diverse set of characters with their own motivations. If you're looking for a unique story that feels like a television drama, this book is worth a read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Unique and strangely brilliant!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2024
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Ellie Jay’s writing is unique and strangely brilliant. I couldn't recommend the ‘Secrets of the Volkovs’ series more positively if I tried.
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