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The Darkest Water
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The Darkest Water

In this chilling thriller from the bestselling author of Keep Her Secret, if you don't take your dark secrets to the grave, maybe they'll take you there first...

Calvin finally owns the bakery of his dreams, in an idyllic village in the Lake District. After reluctantly following his wife Vicky's advice to promote it on social media, he's thrilled when a viral clip makes him a legend overnight. But then the creepy DMs start flooding in--all from a stranger who claims she's his biggest fan.

Meanwhile, a local recluse is found on a nearby beach, buried to his neck and left to drown, and the community goes into shock. Why would anyone want him dead? And who exactly was he? Detective Imogen Evans, new to the Lake District, is under pressure to find out before the killer strikes again.

As the murder hunt gathers pace, Calvin's obsessive admirer turns up right on cue after his assistant is injured in an accident, and to Vicky's horror she's here to stay. As events begin spiralling into darkness, is there anyone in this quiet backwater Calvin can trust--or have his mistakes already put him, and everyone he loves, in terrible danger?

Pages: 364

ISBN: 9781662508943

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Tara L.

Feb 8, 2026
Thanks to Netgalley and Thomas & Mercer Publishing for access to this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I found this book to be amazing.

The story is deep and complex, yet easy to follow. The characters are relatable and interesting.

If you love numerous good twists, endless suspense and a whole pile of mystery, this book is highly recommended!

Now if you'll excuse me, I am craving some carrot cake.