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Dead in the Water
- Author
- Simon McCleave
- Narrator
- Alice White
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 20 June 2024
- Run Time
- 8 hours 50 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Adventure / action fiction, Thriller / suspense fiction, Crime and mystery: police procedural, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Crime and mystery: hard-boiled crime, noir fiction, Narrative theme: sense of place, Narrative theme: coming of age, Penology and punishment, Violent crimes
What to expect
Bestselling phenomenon Simon McCleave is back with another Anglesey-set gripping, crime thriller full of twists that will keep you guessing until the last page.
When a seventeen-year-old girl vanishes from her home overnight, DI Laura Hart knows that time is of the essence.
Then, an inmate at the local prison is murdered in her cell and suddenly Beaumaris CID is juggling two major investigations.
With inmates refusing to talk to the police, Laura is forced to take drastic action: going undercover behind bars.
With everyone under suspicion, Laura’s true identity must be kept a secret, meaning no one can protect her.
Locked in with a killer, it’s a race against time – can Laura find a lead… before she’s found out?
A pulse-pounding, atmospheric crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of L.J. Ross, Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths and Val McDermid.
Readers love Simon McCleave!‘If you've never read Simon’s books, take the chance and find yourself a new go-to writer.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Good action with unpredictable twists and turns to keep you from putting down the book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Thanks, Simon, for another great book- please keep ‘em coming!!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Not enjoyed a book more for years! A real page-turner.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critics Review
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PRAISE FOR THE ANGLESEY SERIES:
‘Full of twists and with plenty of atmosphere.’ – million-copy bestseller FAITH MARTIN
‘Action-packed! A great thriller in a gorgeous location.’ – international bestselling author LISA GARDNER
'A harrowing story set against a stunning backdrop. Anglesey becomes McCleave's newest brutal playground.’ MORGAN GREENE
‘The tension keeps you gripped until the last page.’ RACHEL MCLEAN
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Details
- Author
- Simon McCleave
- Narrator
- Alice White
- Duration
- 8 hours 50 minutes
- Release Date
- 20 June 2024
- ISBN
- 9780008620226
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Adventure / action fiction, Thriller / suspense fiction, Crime and mystery: police procedural, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Crime and mystery: hard-boiled crime, noir fiction, Narrative theme: sense of place, Narrative theme: coming of age, Penology and punishment, Violent crimes
Synopsis
Bestselling phenomenon Simon McCleave is back with another Anglesey-set gripping, crime thriller full of twists that will keep you guessing until the last page. When a seventeen-year-old girl vanishes from her home overnight, DI Laura Hart knows that time is of the essence. Then, an inmate at the local prison is murdered in her cell and suddenly Beaumaris CID is juggling two major investigations. With inmates refusing to talk to the police, Laura is forced to take drastic action: going undercover behind bars. With everyone under suspicion, Laura’s true identity must be kept a secret, meaning no one can protect her. Locked in with a killer, it’s a race against time – can Laura find a lead… before she’s found out? A pulse-pounding, atmospheric crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of L.J. Ross, Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths and Val McDermid. Readers love Simon McCleave! ‘If you've never read Simon’s books, take the chance and find yourself a new go-to writer.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Good action with unpredictable twists and turns to keep you from putting down the book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Thanks, Simon, for another great book- please keep ‘em coming!!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Not enjoyed a book more for years! A real page-turner.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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