Description
The Dark Beneath was previously published as Tenacity.
'I read this in a day and can't wait for the next' Clare Mackintosh, number one bestseller
'An impressive debut...gripping, entertaining reading' The Times
Lieutenant Dani Lewis must uncover the hidden truth behind a suspicious death at sea. But will she survive long enough to find the answers?
Full of twists and turns, this gripping crime thriller is perfect for fans of M.J. Arlidge, Will Dean and Elly Griffiths.
'Addictively readable' Patricia Cornwell
A sailor is found dead on a submarine. But something doesn't add up...
Although it's ruled a suicide, Lieutenant Dani Lewis - fearless star of the Special Investigations Branch - knows the man's wife was found brutally murdered only days before. Now she must enter the cramped confines of a submarine to interrogate the tight-knit crew.
Trapped deep in the ocean - the only woman on board with a possible killer in tow - the pressure rises quickly for Dani Lewis. And she may need to choose between the truth and her own survival if she's to make it out alive. Two hundred metres below the surface, she will have nowhere to run and nowhere to hide...
'Pacey, claustrophobic and utterly thrilling' Eva Dolan
Why readers are raving about THE DARK BENEATH:
'A claustrophobic, addictive and brilliantly constructed thriller that just won't let go... I really cannot recommend it highly enough' Liz Loves Books
'Such a high quality thriller with a fantastic and unusual location - tense and claustrophobic, it grips instantly' ***** Goodreads Reviewer
'A must read' ***** Goodreads Reviewer
'Absolutely loved this book right from the beginning. Gripping from start to finish, couldn't put it down' ***** Goodreads Reviewer
About the Author
J. S. Law started in the Royal Navy as an apprentice engineer and worked his way up through the ranks. He has worked on helicopters, ships and, towards the end of his naval career, submarines. In that time he has experienced first-hand the phenomenal pressures placed upon women and men in working in the military. He is a passionate advocate for education and now works providing nuclear training and education to the defence and civil sectors. The Fear Within is the second thriller in the Lieutenant Dani Lewis series.
Reviews
J. S. Law's taut crime novel oozes authenticity. I read this in a day and can't wait for the next in what will undoubtedly be an explosive series -- Clare Mackintosh, author of I Let You Go
An impressive debut. . . Law knows what he's writing about, and it shows. The sexist antagonism of the men coupled with the cramped conditions make for gripping, entertaining reading * The Times *
J. S. Law is a powerful new voice, and his heroine Dan Lewis lives up to the title, Tenacity. She is fearless and doesn't quit in the faces of all odds. The murky world of submarines and murder make Tenacity addictively readable, and memories of it linger like dreams -- Patricia Cornwell
If Law manages to hold his course into nuclear noir, this series could go for as long as the atom-powered Tenacity * The Sun *
Tense, claustrophobic, and totally absorbing, this book should be on every thriller reader's radar - or should that be sonar? Absolutely superb -- Matt Hilton
A gripping read ... I don't remember being this captivated by a debut novel since Lee Child published Killing Floor ... A stand out read ... 5/5 is a given * www.grabthisbook.net *
A brilliant debut. Breathlessly plotted. Deeply disturbing -- Emlyn Rees
Pacey, claustrophobic and utterly thrilling -- Eva Dolan
A taut, tense thriller with a fantastic female lead. . . J.S. Law is one to watch -- SJI Holliday
The descriptions are vivid, the atmosphere frighteningly authentic * Shots magazine *
I recommend watching out for this exciting debut author, a former submariner who knows his subaqueous stuff and has delivered a narrative that will make anyone breathless -- William Sutton * www.william-sutton.co.uk *
Outstanding. . . Dark and intense * Crime Review *
I would certainly recommend you dive in * Crimesquad *
If you want a thriller that truly works on every level then Tenacity is for you * www.lizlovesbooks.com *
Gritty, super-charged with tension and claustrophobically atmospheric, Tenacity is a real page-turner of a read. . . Highly recommended * www.crimethrillergirl.com *
Tenacity is absolutely brutal in its intensity and is quite easily one of the best debut thrillers of 2015 * www.bookaddictshaun.co.uk *
A searing thriller. . . The claustrophobic drama which unfolds is breathtaking. . . A must read for fans of psychological crime thrillers * www.neverimitate.wordpress.com *
Impressive and memorable * Literary Review *
Gripping from the very beginning. . . Cleverly constructed, dramatic and tense, it leaves you feeling shocked yet wanting more * www.eurocrime.blogspot.co.uk *
In his debut novel, J.S. Law has crafted a thrilling suspense . . . Law ends Tenacity with a perfect segue into a sequel. It can't come too soon -- Marilyn Dahl
I was gripped from the nail-biting opening chapter right through to the end * Promoting Crime Fiction *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472257161
Author J. S. Law
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint Headline Book Publishing
Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 280g
Dimensions(mm) 194mm * 128mm * 30mm
