Reviewed by Amber

TITLE: In Deep

AUTHOR: Adam Fitzroy

PUBLISHER: Manifold Press

LENGTH: 195 pages

BLURB:

Arriving on a remote Scottish island to investigate an unexplained death, Ted Harris finds himself entangled in the life of the community – and becomes attracted to Athol, his enigmatic landlord. Soon they’re working together, depending on each other for survival in perilous circumstances, and slowly unravelling the mystery. Will they ever figure out exactly how and why Kieran Parnes died and who was responsible for his death, and what will it do to the island – and to the tentative beginnings of their relationship – if they tell anybody what they know?

REVIEW:

First I think it needs to be mentioned that this is 90% a mystery story. I wouldn’t even call this romance. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing if you know that going in. I thought there would be tension, undeniable attraction, and passion in this story and there isn’t really any of that. These characters almost get together for lack of other options which in my mind was disappointing.

I do think it’s important to mention also that this writer is very talented. As far as mysteries go this one was expertly told. The plot is solid, the landscape was beautiful in its description, and the characters were well developed. The whole place was so intriguing, the way the town worked and how they all were related somehow. I was captivating that’s for sure.

I don’t want to give too much away about the mystery itself but essentially Ted, a retired cop, finds himself in a tiny town investigating the death of a man. We find out later why he’s there and who the man was to Ted. Athol, a local, owns the bed and breakfast that Ted is staying at while he’s doing his investigating.

Like I mentioned there’s very little as far as romance goes but if you like a good mystery I think you’ll enjoy this story because the writing it very good. But don’t go into this thinking this is going to be a steamy romance, because it’s not.

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