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The Devil's Claw
(2017)(Deep Dark Water)
(The first book in the Jennifer Dorey Mystery series)A novel by Lara Dearman
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.'
Genre: Mystery
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.'
Genre: Mystery
Praise for this book
"Atmospheric and tense. Superb!" - Isabel Ashdown
"A dark, thrilling murder mystery in a richly-realised setting - the best debut I've read this year." - Mason Cross
"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." - Karen Dionne
"A gripping thriller set in Guernsey. I loved it!" - Karen Hamilton
"A twisty thriller set in Guernsey and populated with great characters." - Olivia Kiernan
"Darkly atmospheric, nail-bitingly tense, intrigue-packed - a real crime fiction must read!" - Stephanie Marland
"Dark, haunting and full of twists." - Chris Whitaker
"A dark, thrilling murder mystery in a richly-realised setting - the best debut I've read this year." - Mason Cross
"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." - Karen Dionne
"A gripping thriller set in Guernsey. I loved it!" - Karen Hamilton
"A twisty thriller set in Guernsey and populated with great characters." - Olivia Kiernan
"Darkly atmospheric, nail-bitingly tense, intrigue-packed - a real crime fiction must read!" - Stephanie Marland
"Dark, haunting and full of twists." - Chris Whitaker
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