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.

This was a great read, full of suspense and tension that carried on building throughout especially when Laura is working against the clock to stop the killer.

Good book! This book had a bit of everything! It had suspense, intrigue, action packed, murder, mystery, kidnapping, mobsters, a bit of a who done it and some crazy twists and turns! The storyline was very interesting and had me glued to my Kindle! I definitely recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me! 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!