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The Water's Dead

DI Nyree Bradshaw, Book 1

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The Water's Dead

By: Catherine Lea
Narrated by: Sara Lynam
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The chin tattoo confirms the victim is Maori. The whorls of ink from her lower lip to her chin - the moko - is worn only by Maori women. So her ethnicity is a given.

Finding who murdered her and dumped her body in the pool at the base of Mason's Rock waterfall is DI Nyree Bradshaw's latest case. From the strangely unsympathetic parents to the belligerent boyfriend on home detention for drugs, it seems everyone has something to hide, and no one is telling the truth. Then Nyree discovers six-year-old diabetic Lily Holmes is missing, last seen in the victim's care. Now Nyree must find the killer to save Lily.

The clock is ticking. She has already failed her own son. She cannot fail this child.

©2022 Catherine Lea (P)2024 Ulverscroft Ltd International Mystery & Crime Mystery Police Procedurals Traditional Detectives
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I thoroughly enjoyed "The Water's Dead." One of the biggest highlights for me was the New Zealand setting; as I was reading, I loved being able to picture the places described in the book, which added a fantastic layer of connection to the story. Catherine Lea writes in a way that is incredibly easy to follow. Even as the mystery deepened, I never felt lost, allowing me to just get swept up in the compelling narrative.

​This is definitely a story that keeps you guessing. The plot is packed with twists and turns that genuinely had me on the edge of my seat, especially as the story neared its conclusion. Just when I thought I had things figured out, a new revelation would come to light. It’s a well-paced and exciting thriller that I found hard to put down. I’d highly recommend this to anyone looking for an engaging mystery, especially if you enjoy a story set in Aotearoa!

such a good read

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