The Drowning Isle
- Author Simon McCleave
- Narrator Alice White
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date 18 January 2024
- Run Time 8 hours and 49 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Adventure fiction, Crime and mystery: hard-boiled crime, noir fiction, Crime and mystery: police procedural, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Thriller / suspense fiction.
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What to expect
Bestselling phenomenon Simon McCleave is back with another gripping, atmospheric new crime thriller set on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales.
On a remote island, there’s nowhere to run…
When a teenage boy goes missing on a camping trip with his friends, the close-knit community of Anglesey is shaken. DI Laura Hart is brought in to lead the murder investigation and instantly feels the pressure, not least because her colleague’s son was the last to see the missing boy alive.
Laura’s investigations force her to delve into the tangled web of relationships and personal lives of her own neighbours. The trail leads her to uncover a religious cult called The Fair Men, who locals say have a dark history and still hold their ceremonies on the island where the boys were camping. But could it be that yet more secrets are hidden behind closed doors?
Amongst all the mysteries and lies, Laura is sure about one thing: the island will not give up the truth easily…
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!
‘The fact that I've already pre-ordered the next book in this series says it all really.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘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
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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