A great read and not one where it’s essential to have read the first book as everything is explained throughout. I particularly liked the descriptions of all the technical police terms as the story went along. Set again on Anglesey it was of interest to read about the different locations. The story flows very well and makes you want to keep reading until,it’s finished!

I already enjoyed the first book in the series, but this second book was great! DI Laura is back at work and gets a hard case to solve while still trying to get over that her son was kidnapped a few months ago. The new case is a tricky one and it involves the Real IRA. It also looks like the bones of man who disappeared ages ago are found, and the bones belonged to an infiltrator back in the IRA days. But, not everything is what it seems...

Great read and the story was really playing with my mind, and I could simply not stop reading it. Highly recommended!

I really rather enjoyed this. I know I have gone true to form and am reading the books out of order, but as I had heard the basic premise of book one at the literary festivals last year, I don't think I was really at a disadvantage by reading book two first. It is a standalone mystery and, whilst there are certain threads which carry between the books, there was nothing that I couldn't pick up, or that I believe would act as necessarily a spoiler in book one. If you want that absolutely fresh, no knowledge of what has come before approach though, obviously start at the beginning. I like to live on the wild side when it comes to reading 😋

The book starts on a cold dark night, building the intrigue and the mystery from the very beginning. There is something which occurs that is going to be central to the whole story, even though it takes twenty years for this deed to be uncovered. Told over a dual timeline, this book takes readers between present day Anglesey where DI Laura Hart is about to face her first day with the Anglesey CID, and late 90's Belfast. How the two elements of the story tie together remains to be seen, but Simon McCleave spins a very twisty and unexpected tale that moves between political tensions, personal rivalries and old scores to be settled. There is an undercurrent of threat from the very beginning, and whilst it's never quite in the high-octane thriller genre, there are some scenes which get the pulse racing and the anticipation increasing as we follow the investigation to its very surprising conclusion.

I really liked Laura Hart as a character. There are elements to her character that set her apart from your normal Detective, but not so much that she becomes either a cliche or an unbelievable character. She is all too recently widowed, and that grief and the way she deals with it, does come to inform the story and the way her character develops over the course of the book. There are insecurities there, not only because she is starting back at work after a sabbatical, but it only made me like her more. She has everything and nothing to prove, but it still makes for an interesting return being thrown into a cold case one day one. She is fun, and funny, and her pairing with DC Andrea Jones really works well, the experience of the more senior Hart a perfect match for the determination and enthusiasm of the younger DC. Then there is DI Gareth Williams, technically Laura's superior in this particular investigation, but an equal in all other respects. there is a great chemistry between them, although Gareth's personal life is as damaged and complicated as Laura's. I like them as a pair, and I'm intrigued to see how this develops over the course of the series.

I enjoyed how the author has woven past and present together to ensure that the readers learn just enough about the past of the suspected victim, John Finn, but still managing to keep the mystery and the truth hidden until the end. I had perhaps guessed one key part of the puzzle relatively early on, but there are plenty of unexpected revelations to come. The author has done a great job of capturing the tensions and political division that the Good Friday Agreement caused, even though it was meant to be a symbol of peace. It served as a stark reminder of the tensions in Northern Ireland in the 90's and earlier, and the importance of the agreement which is still all too fragile due to current events. He does not sensationalise the violence or the devastation felt in Northern Ireland, but you do feel the weight of its importance to what comes to pass.

The pacing in this book is just right, and the sense of place quite key. From the tranquility of Laura's morning swim in the sea, to the overt threat that she faces as someone tries to derail her investigations, you can feel those variations in tempo and mood with each page turn. It was a very interesting read as the more I read, the more uncertain I became about my feelings towards the victims and I love those books that can do that. a very enjoyable read and I'll be going back to book one just as soon as I can. I've also downloaded a few of the books from the author's other series too which I'm looking forward to reading. Another perspective on the holiday locations of my youth! Recommended.

This is book 2 in the series. I’ve not read book 1 but that did not spoil my enjoyment and found it read well as a stand-alone.

It was fast-paced and kept my interest. A couple of negatives for me was I felt that the second car chase was very similar to the first and I’m not sure that all the cases were tied up in the end. Maybe I missed something as I did stay up very late to finish it.

I would definitely be interested to read further books on this series.

Thank you to #NetGalley and #AvonBooks for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

In Too Deep is the second book in the Anglesey series. I have not read the first book, but this worked well as a standalone.
This was a fast paced, well written thriller with likeable characters, and I may well pick up the next book in the series.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

This is the second book in the Anglesey series featuring ex-police negotiator Laura Hart.
Laura has rejoined the force as a DI now based at Beaumaris, Anglesey
When the remains of a body is discovered near the ruins of a Norman castle her first investigation gets underway.
Under the body they find part of a bank card and an Irish Guards pin brooch.
Inquiries identify the remains as John McCann, a man who disappeared 20 years earlier.
John had indeed been ex-army, involved in undercover work in N Ireland gathering information on the IRA to feed back to British Army Intelligence.
However the more they look into his background, his history in Ireland the murkier the investigation becomes.
Told in two timelines, the present day with Laura and the police force and during the 80-90`s in Northern Ireland.
The plot which moves along swiftly has plenty twists and turns. It drew me in from the start.
This one has everything you could want from a tense thriller including the cliff hanger ending which has left me counting the days until the next instalment in the series is published.
Thanks to Netgalley and Avon Books for the chance to read this in return for my honest review.

Another great detective story. It’s not trying to scare you to death, just tell as story. The fact that it weaves in real Life events makes this book even more interesting. There is still another subplot that hasn’t been solved yet- so I’m looking forward to reading the next in the series. Thanks to the author and NetGalley for giving me a chance to read this - I’m a fully committed fan now.

The Troubles, Sectarianism, The British army, The IRA, The real IRA, love, loss, and murder....
An interesting tale with lots of plot twists.

Laura Hart is a DI on the Isle of Anglesey in this page turner.
This is the second in the series but can be read as a stand-alone as there is plenty of back story for the characters.
There are two story lines which run in the present day and also in the 1990’s and they run beside one another perfectly, I sometimes find a story like this confusing but not in this case .
Human remains are found close to the ruin of a castle near Beaumaris and DI Hart is in charge of the investigation. This leads the reader in to a roller coaster of a read, leading to a conclusion which I didn’t envisage.
Laura is a strong character and leads the investigation purposefully. The rest of her team are likeable characters and they gel together well.
An enjoyable read and I look forward to the next in the series.
Highly recommended.
Thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books UK.

Anglesey Crime Thriller Book 2

Two months after the dramatic events of book 1, DI Laura Hart is starting her first day at Anglesey Police.

When an anonymous tip comes in saying bones have been found it starts a chain of events that no-one could predict. Determined to prove herself after 3 years away from policiing, has Laura made the right decision when her family are once again put in danger?

If you love a fast paced thriller with an intricate plot line then you'll absolutely love this book.

I can't wait to read the next one.

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Laura who is a hostage negotiator is tackling one of her toughest cases. Someone does want their secrets coming to light and Eill destroy anything that will change that. This book was a joy to read.

A very enjoyable book to read with some great characters you easily got into. The (main) storyline was great with lots of twists and turns, some you definitely never saw coming! What did distract me is I’ve not read book 1 and there seemed to be a lot of references to it in this book and the carryover of one particular storyline, which if you’re reading like me as a standalone, seems so out of place and hard to follow/enjoy.

As soon as I saw this book I had to stop everything and read it. I just love this series, it is what I refer to an intelligent thriller. For me it is not a quick read but it is a good read and I am so invested in the back story, how is it going to be resolved? Also looking forward to the relationships developings. The crime itself was interesting and so different - dont want to say anything more due to spoilers, but it was good.

I was given an advance copy by netgalley and the publishers but the review is entirely my own.

I very much enjoyed this book, despite having not read the first in the series.
After her husband is killed and her son kidnapped, Laura Hart took time out from the police force but she is now back in a new job on Anglesey. The first week is much busier than anticipated. A body turns up, which appears to have a blunt force trauma to the back of the skull. It is found with a pin from the Irish Guards and part of a bank card. Investigations lead Laura to MI5 and the IRA and once again her family is threatened. Another two men are murdered in the space of two more days and Laura's return to work is hectic and involved.
I liked the setting on Anglesey and the characters in this book. They all carry baggage - Andrea has had a bad childhood, Laura has lost a husband and her family is under strain and Gareth's wife cheated on him leading to his divorce.
The story is told through two time lines - the present day with Laura in the police force and other chapters involve Northern Ireland in the 80's and 90's. I enjoyed the current chapters better. I was more invested with the characters but the earlier parts added to the background.
It is a twisty and involving plot, fast paced and a fast read. The story leaves the reader with a cliff hanger for the next book. I can fully understand why the author did this but as a reader I find it annoying especially when the next book is not yet out. I very seldom get to read sequels.
With thanks to Netgalley and AvonBooksUK for an arc copy in return for an honest review.

Must hunt down the first book! The characters and plotting in this one kept me on the edge of my seat and reading long after I should have turned in for the night.. Fast-paced, well written, and atmospheric read which you just want to share with others.

Wow! This book has everything, crime, intrighue, love, the afterlife, twists and turns and very relateable characters. This is the second in the series buts works just as well as a stand alone novel. I will now have to seek out the firtst and the third.
My thanks to Netgalley for introducing me to this author.

This is the second book of The Anglesey Crime Thrillers and is the follow up to The Dark Tide. A totally compelling read, even better than book 1 which was a 5* read, and this series is now high on my must get list. I would definitely recommend reading book 1 first as there is background knowledge that adds to the story. Really well written with a great plot full of twists and turns and guessing the culprit was a complete fail on my part!

Briefly, DI Laura Hart starts her first day at Beaumaris CID after 3 years on leave after the death of her husband Sam. She has previously been involved in a case on Anglesey so is close to her new boss DI Gareth Williams. Expecting a quiet start the team is soon called out as human remains have been found at a nearby ruined Castle. It becomes apparent that the dead man has links to the situation in Northern Ireland in 1998. To complicate matters further Laura learns more about the circumstances behind her husbands death into which she is carrying out her own off book investigation.

I loved seeing the blossoming relationship between our two main protagonists but the course of true love never runs smoothly! The story builds brilliantly and there are some staggering revelations about both cases. Typically the author has left things well up in the air so bring on the next instalment, quickly! A really exciting and addictive read with some mind blowing reveals. I loved it.

I was familiar with the work of this author from his Ruth Hunter series but this is an even more enjoyable read. Set on the island of Anglesey it features a female DI returning to police work after several years absence following the death of hear husband also in the police. She has relocated to her childhood home after living and serving in Manchester. Her first day back in the force is anything but quiet with the discovery of bones in a shallow grave near a ruined castle. The ongoing investigations uncover links to the IRA in the 1990’s and the plot as they say thickens.There are many twists and turns before the final reveal This is the second book in the series but can be read as a standalone as it contains sufficient backstory to give the reader an understanding..
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and can recommend it to readers of British crime fiction.

I hadn't read the 1st book in the story but that wasn't an issue! Great detective story that has lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing and reading.

Ex-Police Negotiator Laura Hart has rejoined the force and on her first day a body is found buried by a derelict castle.
Laura hits the floor running and is soon involved with MI5 and the Real IRA.
Who is hiding information and what result will this have on Laura and her family?