I really enjoyed reading this book, it had everything that I wanted from a crime-thriller novel. The overall feel worked with the genre and had that characters were everything that I wanted in this world. Simon McCleave has a great writing style and can’t wait for more in this world hopefully.

Dead in the Water is a police procedural set in Wales. This is not the first in a series, but you don't feel like you are missing out as you read it. It quickly gets you up to speed. This book contains two murderer mysteries told at the same timeline. Two sets of colleagues are investigating two different mysteries.

It was interesting how the two mysteries were weaved together in the story.

The story was interesting but implausible. I found myself drifting away from this book. I did end up reading the entire book, but felt like it was an obligation. This just fell flat for me. Usually I love police procedurals set in that area of the world. I found especially the character of Laura fell flat for me. I felt like the author was trying to appease feminists instead of making a character who could be a real woman in the real world. This felt more like a Marvel movie than a police procedural to me.

It was okay, and I am sure the author put a lot of hard work into this story. It just wasn't for me. There were also some crude elements related to women's prison that I just didn't like reading.

Knowing the authors previous work, this is another enjoyable read that keeps you engrossed as you turn the pages.

This latest book in the Anglesey series does not disappoint. The relationships between police officers continue to develop and it’s good to get to know the characters further. The two separate cases are investigated simultaneously and the plot moves along at a cracking pace. Tension mounts almost unbearably towards the climax of the story! I really like how the author weaves facts and legends from Wales into the books. I sincerely hope there’s another book coming soon!

A continuation of the series so having read the previous books would be an advantage.

Starts off with two murders and it twists and turns from there. Plenty of action.

This is the fifth book in the DI Ruth Hunter series and features DI Laura Hart.
When a 17 year old girl, Abby, disappears from her aunt and uncles home at night.
Forensic evidence leads the two D.S given the case, to the conclusion that, Abby, if not seriously injured could have been killed. The race is on to find her.
When an inmate at the local prison is murdered in her cell the rest of Beaumaris CID become involved.
There seems to be no way any of the inmates will talk to the police so Laura takes drastic action going undercover behind bars.
A dangerous place to be without any backup.
Can Laura find the killer before the inmates discover her true identity.
This one has everything you could wish for in a crime thriller and holds the reader from the first page to the last.
A great addition to an excellent series.

Yet another excellent read. It started with the conclusion to the previous novels cliffhanger. I enjoyed the different storyline involving DI Laura Harts undercover stint in a woman’s prison, while the rest of the force searched for a kidnapped victim. It is the latest of an excellent series, but can also be read as a stand alone.

This is another excellent read featuring DI Laura Hart, set in Anglesey. Easily read as a stand alone but I highly recommend the series. The characters are interesting, good descriptive writing and good flowing story line. Plenty of tension and fast paced to keep the pages turning. It begins with a murder of a young teenager, and a gang related death in prison. Leading to DI Laura Hart going undercover in the prison, with two waring gangs, and living on borrowed time as the inmates find out there is a copper inside. The ending came quite quickly as you are totally engrossed in the story and I would have liked to know more of what happened. Looking forward to the next in the series of DI Laura Hart.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an ARC in exchange for an honest opinion

An extremely enjoyable read about DI Hart and her team. This time around Laura has to give even more of herself because she spends time in prison as an inmate to find out who killed another inmate. There are two brutal gangs in this prison and everyone has heard the rumor about a copper amongst them. Laura is having a tough time in prison, which is not the most romantic place to plan her wedding...

Excellent character development and a great twisty plot! The ending came quite quickly and I would have enjoyed reading a bit more about that part, otherwise a fantastic read!

Thanks once again to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review an ARC of "Dead In The Water", the new DI Laura Hart/Anglesey mystery by Simon McCleave. This is the fifth book in the series, and they just keep getting better and better.
It's coming up on their wedding day for Laura and Gareth, but do they just take some time for themselves and get everything into place for the big event? No siree, not on your life.
First up, the disappearance of 17-year-old Abby from the home of her aunt and uncle, where she has been living while her mother is at work out of the country. Two of the DS's are put on the case right away, and forensic examination leads them quickly to the conclusion that the girl has been seriously injured, possibly killed. Was it someone close to home? As the investigation proceeds, things become murkier instead of clearer, but they won't give up until they find the truth.
Concurrently, the team is put on the investigation of a death at the nearby women's prison - a prison that is also under investigation for suspicious activity, drugs related. Of course, nobody is talking, so the decision is made to insert an undercover officer - and they cannot let anyone inside the prison know.
Slowly but surely, it appears that both of the cases may be linked, although it takes a number of twists and turns before that conclusion can be reached.
Red herrings abound in the search for the truth, and one of their own will be put in mortal peril before the end is reached.
But we go out on a happy note - cue the wedding march,
Excellent addition to the series, and can certainly be read as a standalone.

A new episode of the Anglesey Crime books. This time, we have a young girl who goes missing, and an inmate at the prison is murdered. It is up to Laura Gareth and colleagues to find the girl and who murdered the inmate. Another gripping tale with plenty of descriptive language so you can visualise the action. Only slight quibble I could have done with more information from the end of the previous book. All in all, it is a thoroughly enjoyable read. With thanks to the author, Netgalley, and Avon Books.

This is another excellent read featuring DI Laura Hart, set in Anglesey. Easily read as a stand alone but I highly recommend the series. The characters are interesting and well described, especially in the prison setting and the book flows really well. There is plenty of tension and the pace is fast, although the ending came just a bit too quick for me as I was totally engrossed in the story. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.

I absolutely love this series so I was super excited to get th latest book to review.

Wowsers it certainly does not disappoint. I flew throughtl this book.

What a gripping read. Thank you for the opportunity to review

4 stars

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.

Dead in the Water is a very good crime thriller. It had the right amount of suspense and twists. There were a lot of characters to keep track of, but overall, it was a good story.

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Your heart beat will increase reading this book
I really enjoyed Simon McCleave's Dead in the water especially after the teasing end from The Downing Isle. The way it played out was very clever. This page turner proved to be just as riveting and enjoyable as the previous 4 books in the series that I always find hard to put down. There were two active cases that kept Laura Hart, Gavin Williams, Ben Cordon, Andrea Jones and Charlie Heaton very busy and I am sure we have not read the last of Governor Parveen.
I did not see the big twist in the story coming but it made sense and I am sure a lot of the crimes the police investigate are solved by something as simple as the look on someone's face when they open the door and were not expecting the police! There were a couple of bits in the book where my heart started pumping a bit faster when Laura went beyond the line of duty. I have actually visited Beaumaris and can picture a lot of the stories in my minds eye when reading them. I would recommend Dead in the water as a great page turner

A good read! The plot was original, but too many flashbacks from Laura considerably disturbed the tension of the suspense. Some parts were a bit over the top and not too realistic. Overall a quick and easy read .
I received a digital copy of this novel from NetGalley and I am leaving voluntarily an honest review.

Dead in the Water, although a part of a series, can be read as a standalone. A seventeen year old girl is missing and an inmate is found murdered in her cell in this Welsh thriller. DI Laura Hart is tasked with going undercover in the prison to dig for information, a dangerous place to be without any backup. In the meantime the search is on for the missing teenager. This is a well constructed and very detailed book. There are many characters to follow, yet they are interesting and clearly depicted. You will want to cheer DI Hart on as she races against time. With thanks to Netgalley and Avon Books UK for this ARC. My opinions are my own.

Another great read from Simon McCleave. Laura & Gareth are plannimg their wedding however that doesnt stop police investigations a seventeen year old girl has gone missing and its a race against time to find her.
DI hart goes under cover in prison to try and find out who killed a prisoner. She is completely on her own and could the two cases be connected? Thankyou for advanced copy and looking forward to next installment.

Another great crime thriller from Simon McCleave. I have enjoyed all of the previous police procedural books of his and this one is no exception. Every release is a must read for me. The characters are interesting and realistic. The plot is decent and the pacing is good. I really enjoy the setting of Angelsey as a backdrop to the action.

DI Laura Hart and Di Gareth Williams’ relationship is now out in the open and their plans to marry are set. Police work has not slowed for them, however, and they now must deal with two major cases. Abby White, a seventeen year old girl, is missing. She lives with her aunt and uncle and disappeared after her best friend left the house earlier that evening. Laura and Gareth and their team know how important it is that she is found quickly. In Tonsgrove Prison, Sheila Jones enjoys a protected status because of her association with her boyfriend’s drug gang. It’s a surprise when she is stabbed to death in her cell. The usual prison sources are shut down and no information is provided, neither by inmates, guards nor prison authorities. Because of this, Laura makes a dangerous decision to go undercover posing as an inmate.

Simon McCleave slowly weaves these two unrelated plots together with deliberate pacing until the final conclusion. Anglesey provides an atmospheric location, the characters are well described, especially Laura who has waited so long for happiness. The plot is complex and begins with a solution to the final cliffhanger in The Drowning Isle. Simon McCleave is a master at police procedurals. I cant wait to read the next in this excellent series! 5 stars.

Thank you to NerGalley, Avon Books UK and Simon McCleave for this ARC.