The Troubled Deep

The most brilliant Norfolk-set thriller since Elly Griffiths’ Ruth Galloway books and what feels like a nailed-on start to an absorbing new series * Daily Mirror *Rob Parker’s novel scores with his descriptions of its watery settings and late revelations about the bonds of love and trauma * The Times *Compelling and so atmospheric, this is - quite literally - the perfect new crime series to dive into * Heat *Brilliant pacing and interesting characters make this a great addition to your to-be-read stacks – Nina Pottell * Prima *What a romp! I raced through this murky tale of murder, aching mystery and long-buried truth like a hot knife through butter! Rob Parker is a master of the stone cold twist – Janice Hallett, author of Sunday Times bestseller The AppealAn immersive and action-packed thriller with characters you root for. Perfect for fans of M. W. Craven – Jo Callaghan, Sunday Times bestselling author of In the Blink of an EyeA story that propels you through the pages at a rate of knots and one that is the very definition of a one-sitting read – Robert Rutherford, Sunday TImes bestselling author of Seven DaysBeautifully atmospheric … I can’t wait for the next outing – Fiona Cummins, bestselling author of All Of Us Are BrokenRob Parker is an effective creator of both characters and vigorous action scenes … an exciting novel with some moving moments and a good twist * Literary Review *Brilliant * Crime Monthly *I finished this belter in a weekend. You’ll need to tread carefully with this one, as once you plunge into The Troubled Deep you’ll be so immersed that you might forget to come up for air – Trevor Wood, author of The Man on the StreetFresh and original, packed with smart storytelling, clever twists and turns, and memorable characters. I’m so invested – I can’t wait for the next instalment – Roxie KeyI loved Cam. Flawed and broken, but undoubtably human, he’s brave, and loyal to a fault. A brilliant start to an exciting new series – Sam Holland, author of the Major Crimes seriesRiveting character-led thriller. Ace – Dom Nolan, author of White CityBeautifully atmospheric … I can’t wait for the next outing – Fiona Cummins, author of All of Us are BrokenPaints the Norfolk setting with beautiful brushstrokes, and in Cam Killick we meet a flawed hero who promises to captivate readers for years to come – Chris McDonaldAn intriguing mystery, heaps of atmosphere, and top notch writing. I’d expect no less – Louise SwansonYou’ll rattle through this gripping thriller with its handbrake-turn twists, brooding atmosphere and compelling cast. A wholly unique concept that I really wish I’d thought of first. Can’t wait for the next one! – Russ Thomas, author of Firewatching

Rob Parker is the author of Far From The Tree, the #1 bestselling thriller for Audible Original and the first instalment in the Thirty Miles trilogy, as well as eight novels for independent publishers. He is the host of both Crime Central Manchester, a monthly showcase of emerging crime writing talent and blockbuster bestsellers, and the Blood Brothers podcast. Rob lives in Warrington with his wife, three children and their dogs, and was inspired to write The Troubled Deep by years of holidays in the Norfolk Broads - during which he has never, he is pleased to say, found a dead body.