The Cold Cold Sea

by Linda Huber

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Pub Date 1 Aug 2014 | Archive Date 24 Feb 2015

Legend Press

General Fiction (Adult) | Mystery & Thrillers

Description

A powerful suspense novel by Glaswegian author Linda Huber.

'They stared at each other, and Maggie felt the tightness in her middle expand as it shifted, burning its way up… Painful sobs rose from her throat as Colin, his face expressionless now, reached for his mobile and dialled 999.'

When three-year-old Olivia disappears, her parents are overwhelmed with grief. Weeks go by and Olivia’s mother refuses to leave the cottage, staring out at the turbulent sea and praying it didn’t claim her precious daughter’s life.

Not far away, another mother watches proudly as her daughter starts school. Jennifer has loved Hailey for five years, but the child is suddenly moody and difficult, and there’s a niggling worry of doubt that Jennifer cannot shake off. As she struggles to maintain control there are gaps in her story that even she can’t explain.

Time is running out for Maggie at the cottage, and also for Jennifer and Hailey. No-one can underestimate a mother’s love for her child, and no-one can predict the lengths one will go to, to protect her family.

A powerful suspense novel by Glaswegian author Linda Huber.

'They stared at each other, and Maggie felt the tightness in her middle expand as it shifted, burning its way up… Painful sobs rose from her...

Advance Praise

Praise for The Cold Cold Sea

‘I couldn’t put it down. The Cold Cold Sea is gripping from the first page until the last. Unsettling and disturbing, the actions of the all too human characters lead to a devastating and tense climax. Highly recommended.’ Rebecca Muddiman

‘Breathtaking and utterly compelling... Linda’s narrative voices are flawless and the rhythm of her prose is pitch perfect.’ Debi Alper

‘There is no way to avoid the cliché: I could not put this novel down! Disturbing and compelling… a psychologically astute, edge-of-the-seat story.’ Hilary Johnson

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‘Menace crackles through the prose in Linda Huber's disturbing thriller.’ We Love This Book

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‘An unsettling read… a laudable debut.’ Crime Fiction Lover

‘Totally compelling… an excellent debut novel.’ Ric’s Review

‘…sent shivers up my spine… Read this if you love hidden family secrets.’ Dead Good Books

Praise for The Cold Cold Sea

‘I couldn’t put it down. The Cold Cold Sea is gripping from the first page until the last. Unsettling and disturbing, the actions of the all too human characters lead to a ...