Black River

A thrilling new whodunnit series, fast-paced and funny, featuring a detective as sharp as his suits and a heroine who’s trouble. The River Thames always gives up its dead…

There’s a killer picking off victims from the wild swimming spots on the upper reaches of the Thames. The case takes Detective Inspector Leo George into the path of Jess Bridges, a private investigator who lives life close to the edge.

Their enquiries lead them to author, Jago Jackson, whose book on secret wild swimming spots has turned him into a social media celebrity. Is Jago’s book the blueprint that the murderer is following? If so, does that make Jago a target or the killer himself? Either way, the duo find themselves swimming in some very dangerous waters … Why readers love Black River: ‘Be prepared to read through the night' ★★★★★

‘More twists than a corkscrew’ ★★★★★

'This book quickly grabbed me and wouldn’t let go.’ ★★★★★

‘It makes your veins thrill with adrenaline!’★★★★★

‘One minute I felt utterly terrified and the next I was laughing at the sharp humour ’ ★★★★★

‘An action-packed, exciting and gripping read’ ★★★★

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Release date

Audiobook: 30 October 2020