Bestselling phenomenon Simon McCleave is back with another Anglesey-set gripping crime thriller full of twists that will keep you guessing until the last page. 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.Locked in with a killer it’s a race against time - can Laura find a lead… before she’s found out?A pulse-pounding atmospheric crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of L.J. Ross Ann Cleeves Elly Griffiths and Val McDermid.Readers love Simon McCleave!‘If you've never read Simon’s books take the chance and find yourself a new go-to writer.’ ?????‘Good action with unpredictable twists and turns to keep you from putting down the book.’ ?????‘Thanks Simon for another great book- please keep ‘em coming!!!’ ?????‘Not enjoyed a book more for years! A real page-turner.’ ?????The suspense and mystery that Simon McCleave masterfully weaves into his fiction is top-notch making DEAD IN THE WATER a must-read for fans of thrillers and procedural detective novels. The tension is palpable the stakes are high and every page is a testament to McCleave's skill as a storyteller.For fans of Lj Ross (Panic) J M Dalgliesh (The Talisker Dead) Rachel Mclean (The Mine) Joel Hames (The Harbour) and Jd Kirk (A Killer of Influence).HarperCollins 2024