{"product_id":"9781786811981","title":"The Girls in the Water: A completely gripping detective thriller with a shocking twist","description":"\u003cb\u003eWOW!\u003c\/b\u003e This book was \u003cb\u003efantastic\u003c\/b\u003e, I loved it. \u003cb\u003eI literally binge read it because I couldn't put it down\u003c\/b\u003e... if I could give it 6 stars I would.' \u003ci\u003eBonnie's Book Talk \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen she woke, she found herself in darkness. She couldn’t move. She was going to die and she had no idea why…\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly one icy winter morning, \u003cb\u003eDetective Alex King\u003c\/b\u003e is called to a murder scene at a local park. The river is running high, and in the water lies the body of a woman, her wrists tied, and all her fingernails missing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe victim, beautiful, young \u003cb\u003eLola Evans\u003c\/b\u003e, had a troubled past, but Alex’s team can’t find a reason why anyone would want to kill her. The pressure to solve the case keeps mounting, but all their leads run dry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThen, another body is found in the water.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA disturbing clue suggests how the girls are connected. But who would target such vulnerable girls, and does this mean another life is at risk? Just when Alex thinks she has cracked the case, she realises one of her own team is in terrible danger.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlex is caught in a race against time to reach the next victim before it’s too late... and some of her team must face terrifying truths from their own lives if they’re to have a chance of catching the killer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUtterly nail-biting and compelling with a jaw-dropping twist, The Girls in the Water is perfect for fans of Robert Bryndza, Val McDermid, and Mark Billingham.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003ci\u003eThe Girls in the Water\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eFull of twists and turns\u003c\/b\u003e, leading to an ending that was both \u003cb\u003ethrilling and filled with tension\u003c\/b\u003e. Oh, and I never guessed who dun it, either!' Angela Marsons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'An \u003cb\u003eincredibly compelling and gripping\u003c\/b\u003e read. The book had me glued to the pages as the investigation into the murder victim unfolded and various layers of the skilfully crafted plot came together. \u003cb\u003eI stayed up way too late in a desperate attempt to finish\u003c\/b\u003e as the team races against the clock to save another potential victim. This is an incredible debut by Victoria Jenkins and \u003cb\u003ea thrilling and exciting start to a new series\u003c\/b\u003e.' \u003ci\u003eNovel Deelights\u003c\/i\u003e, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A \u003cb\u003ewonderfully gripping\u003c\/b\u003e story that makes me excited for book 2!' \u003ci\u003eBreakfast at Shelby's\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eWOW!\u003c\/b\u003e This book was fantastic, I loved it. \u003cb\u003eI literally binge read it because I couldn't put it down\u003c\/b\u003e. The characters were complex and very likeable and I can't wait to see them again in the next instalment. This was a really good book, \u003cb\u003eif I could give it 6 stars I would.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBonnie's Book Talk\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This book is so far \u003cb\u003emy favourite UK mystery\u003c\/b\u003e.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This book has everything, a great plot, well developed characters that you become truly invested in and a very clever perpetrator that is determined to make his mark. \u003cb\u003eIf you love thrilling police procedurals, this book is a must!!\u003c\/b\u003e' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This book is \u003cb\u003eincredible... completely enthralling\u003c\/b\u003e and I can't wait for the next!' \u003ci\u003eKitty Catalyst Bibliophile\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A \u003cb\u003esuperb book\u003c\/b\u003e... loved it!' Goodreads reviewer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Danger hangs around the corner. \u003cb\u003eExcitement on every page\u003c\/b\u003e. I felt the chills run down my arms. The prickling sensation of fear... Yes, this is…","brand":"Bookouture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47114924523760,"sku":"9781786811981","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781786811981_p0.jpg?v=1763730107","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781786811981","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}