Death by Dark Waters
Death by Dark Waters by Jo Allen, published by Bloomsbury UK on May 9, 2019, is a fiction novel that immerses readers in a tense narrative set against the backdrop of a heatwave in the Lake District. The story begins with the discovery of a child’s charred remains amidst uncontrollable fell fires, prompting Detective Chief Inspector Jude Satterthwaite to shift his focus from arson to murder. As Jude navigates the complexities of the investigation, he is joined by Detective Sergeant Ashleigh O’Halloran, who carries her own secrets and a dangerous past.
In this edition, readers will find a gripping exploration of crime and community dynamics as Jude and his team race against time to uncover the truth behind the child’s death. The rising temperatures not only escalate the physical challenges posed by the fires but also intensify the tension within the village. This book serves as the first installment in the DCI Jude Satterthwaite series, offering a blend of mystery and character-driven storytelling that delves into themes of trust and hidden histories. With 352 pages, this English-language edition invites readers to engage with a compelling narrative filled with intrigue and suspense.
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The charred remains of a child are discovered – a child no one seems to have missed…
It’s high summer, and the lakes are in the midst of an unrelenting heatwave. Uncontrollable fell fires are breaking out across the moors faster than they can be extinguished. When firefighters uncover the body of a dead child at the heart of the latest blaze, Detective Chief Inspector Jude Satterthwaite’s arson investigation turns to one of murder.
Jude was born and bred in the Lake District. He knows everyone… and everyone knows him. Except his intriguing new Detective Sergeant, Ashleigh O’Halloran, who is running from a dangerous past and has secrets of her own to hide…
Temperatures – and tension – in the village are rising, and with the body count rising Jude and his team race against the clock to catch the killer before it’s too late…
The first in the gripping, Lake District-set, DCI Jude Satterthwaite series.
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