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Deep Dark Water
On sale
24th August 2018
Price: £8.99
An atmospheric new crime series set in the Channel Islands, for readers of Ann Cleeves, Peter May and LJ Ross, introducing investigative journalist Jennifer Dorey.
Jennifer Dorey thinks she is safe.
Following a traumatic incident in London, Jennifer has returned to her childhood home in Guernsey, taking a job as a reporter at the local newspaper.
After the discovery of a drowned woman on a beach, she uncovers a pattern of similar deaths that have taken place over the past fifty years.
Together with DCI Michael Gilbert, an officer on the verge of retirement, they follow a dark trail of island myths and folklore to ‘Fritz’, the illegitimate son of a Nazi soldier. His work, painstakingly executed, has so far gone undetected.
But with his identity about to be uncovered, the killer now has Jennifer in his sights.
And home is the last place she should be.
DEEP DARK WATER introduces readers to returning characters journalist Jennifer Dorey and DCI Michael Gilbert. Previously published as The Devil’s Claw
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What readers are saying about Lara Dearman’s Channel Island mysteries:
‘I’ve never been to Guernsey but this book has made me add it to my bucket list!’
‘Reminds me of the excellent “Bergerac” detective series.’
‘I can’t wait for the next Jennifer Dorey instalment’
‘Guernsey makes a wonderful setting for the book’
‘Found it very gripping and could not put it down.’
Jennifer Dorey thinks she is safe.
Following a traumatic incident in London, Jennifer has returned to her childhood home in Guernsey, taking a job as a reporter at the local newspaper.
After the discovery of a drowned woman on a beach, she uncovers a pattern of similar deaths that have taken place over the past fifty years.
Together with DCI Michael Gilbert, an officer on the verge of retirement, they follow a dark trail of island myths and folklore to ‘Fritz’, the illegitimate son of a Nazi soldier. His work, painstakingly executed, has so far gone undetected.
But with his identity about to be uncovered, the killer now has Jennifer in his sights.
And home is the last place she should be.
DEEP DARK WATER introduces readers to returning characters journalist Jennifer Dorey and DCI Michael Gilbert. Previously published as The Devil’s Claw
*************************
What readers are saying about Lara Dearman’s Channel Island mysteries:
‘I’ve never been to Guernsey but this book has made me add it to my bucket list!’
‘Reminds me of the excellent “Bergerac” detective series.’
‘I can’t wait for the next Jennifer Dorey instalment’
‘Guernsey makes a wonderful setting for the book’
‘Found it very gripping and could not put it down.’
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Reviews
Dark, haunting and full of twists
A twisty thriller set in Guernsey and populated with great characters.
A gripping thriller set in Guernsey. I loved it!
darkly atmospheric, nail-bitingly tense, intrigue-packed - a real crime fiction must read!
Atmospheric and tense. Superb!
Enthralling, compelling, mysterious
'There is darkness even within the most beautiful of landscapes, and Lara Dearman writes on this with stunning effect in her debut page-turner THE DEVIL'S CLAW. Set in Guernsey and steeped in island folklore, this novel explores a fifty-year-old mystery, and marks the arrival of a fantastic new talent.'
A gripping thriller set in Guernsey, tremendous sense of place & characters I really cared about
Lara Dearman's The Devil's Claw is a powerful debut. With smooth prose and engaging characters, Dearman draws her readers into a tangled web of secrets. Layer upon layer of lies and unexpected connections will keep readers guessing until the very end.
There is darkness even within the most beautiful of landscapes, and Lara Dearman writes on this with stunning effect in her debut page-turner The Devil's Claw. Set in Guernsey and steeped in island folklore, this novel explores a fifty-year-old mystery, and marks the arrival of a fantastic new talent.'
The Devil's Claw is a great read and I absolutely loved it. I've never been to Guernsey but now feel like I know it!
A dark, thrilling murder mystery in a richly-realised setting - the best debut I've read this year.
The first in a new series set in the Channel Islands. Jennifer Dorey returns to her childhood home in Guernsey and start work on the local paper. When a drowned woman washes up on the beach, Jennifer uncovers several similar deaths that have taken place over the past fifty years. Jennifer and veteran DCI, Michael Gilbert, follow the clues that lead them to 'Fritz', the illegitimate son of a Nazi soldier. But with his identity about to be revealed, the killer now has Jennifer in his sights. Fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves will love this.
Fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves will love this
Well-developed characters ensure that the readers will want to see more of Jennifer and company.
A very exciting new talent, and an amazing setting. Looking forward to reading more!
