The Drowning Isle, Simon McCleave
The Drowning Isle, Simon McCleave
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The Drowning Isle

Author: Simon McCleave

Narrator: Alice White

Unabridged: 8 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 01/18/2024


Synopsis

Bestselling phenomenon Simon McCleave is back with another gripping, atmospheric new crime thriller set on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales. On a remote island, there’s nowhere to run… When a teenage boy goes missing on a camping trip with his friends, the close-knit community of Anglesey is shaken. is brought in to lead the murder investigation and instantly feels the pressure, not least because her colleague’s son was the last to see the missing boy alive. Laura’s investigations force her to delve into the tangled web of relationships and personal lives of her own neighbours. The trail leads her to uncover a religious cult called The Fair Men, who locals say have a dark history and still hold their ceremonies on the island where the boys were camping. But could it be that yet more secrets are hidden behind closed doors? Amongst all the mysteries and lies, Laura is sure about one thing: the island will not give up the truth easily… A pulse-pounding, atmospheric crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of , , and . ‘The fact that I've already pre-ordered the next book in this series says it all really.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘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.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Readers love Simon McCleave!

About Simon McCleave

"Simon McCleave is a million-selling crime novelist who lives in North Wales with his wife and two children.

Originally born in South London, when Simon left University he worked in television and film development. He was a Script Editor at the BBC, a producer at Channel 4 before working as a Story Analyst in Los Angeles. He worked on films such as 'The Full Monty' and television series such as the BBC Crime Drama 'Between The Lines'.

Simon then became a script writer for television and film. He wrote on series such as Silent Witness, Murder In Suburbia, Teachers, Attachments, The Bill, Eastenders and many more.

His first book, 'The Snowdonia Killings', was released in January 2020 and soon became an Amazon Bestseller, reaching No 1 in the UK Chart and selling over 500,000 copies. His fifteen subsequent novels in the DI Ruth Hunter Snowdonia Series have all ranked in the Amazon Top 10, with many hitting the top of the digital charts. He has sold 2 million books to date. ‘The Dark Tide’, Simon’s first book in an Anglesey based crime series for publishing giant Harper Collins (Avon), was a major hit in 2022. Reaching Amazon’s UK top ten, it became the highest selling Waterstone’s Book of the Month ever. "


Reviews

Goodreads review by Louise on December 20, 2023

Anglesey #4 Callum and his three best friends are celebrating their eighteenth birthdays with an epic trip to the mysterious Llanddwyn Island, off the coast of Anglesey. Then Callum disappears, and the others return to the mainland in a state of shock. When his body is discovered, DI Laura Hart is br......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on December 04, 2023

The Drowning Isle by Simon McCleave is the latest instalment in the Anglesey series involving DCI Gareth Williams and DI Laura Hart. Four teenage boys go on a camping trip on the remote island of Llanddwyn of the coast of Anglesey to celebrate one of them having a 18th birthday. It is not a celebrati......more

Goodreads review by Mary on March 25, 2025

Loving this series.......more

Goodreads review by Roo on January 08, 2024

This is the 4th installment of a series set on Anglesey, you can read alone as I did, but ant wait to read the first three books. Callum and his friends are on a small island camping celebrating their 18th birthdays, fueled with drink and drugs, Callum ends up missing. None of the boys know anything......more

Goodreads review by Karen on December 04, 2024

I know that sometimes people can make mistakes. It’s easy for the truth to be overlooked, for any number of reasons. But I find it hard to believe that two officers who are meant to be as good as these two could make such glaring errors of judgment. The story about Laura’s ex continues, with things b......more


Quotes

PRAISE FOR THE ANGLESEY SERIES: ‘Full of twists and with plenty of atmosphere.’ – million-copy bestseller FAITH MARTIN ‘Action-packed! A great thriller in a gorgeous location.’ – international bestselling author LISA GARDNER 'A harrowing story set against a stunning backdrop. Anglesey becomes McCleave's newest brutal playground.’ MORGAN GREENE ‘The tension keeps you gripped until the last page.’ RACHEL MCLEAN