Max Elwood
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Dark Waters is the first novel featuring journalist Abraham Hart. To buy a copy, click the button below, or to find out more about Dark Waters and see reader reviews visit the dedicated Dark Waters page.
BURIED LIES
They’ve been friends for years, but as their twenties stretch out before them, Abraham and Tony’s lives are taking different paths. With Tony going away for an extended period, a farewell send-off is an opportunity for Abraham to say a final goodbye. But goodbyes can be hard, and this one is full of old memories, ulterior motives and violent outcomes.
DARK WATERS
Journalist Abraham Hart’s life is unravelling. His wife has left him, his teenage daughter won’t speak to him, and his career is teetering on the brink of ruin.
Desperate, he returns to his hometown of Southend seeking atonement, but after the suspicious death of a young girl he stumbles headfirst into a web of secrets and shadows.
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Dark Waters
Journalist Abraham Hart’s life is unravelling. His wife has left him, his teenage daughter won’t speak to him, and his career is teetering on the brink of ruin. Desperate, he returns to his hometown of Southend seeking atonement, but after the suspicious death of a young girl he stumbles headfirst into a web of secrets and shadows. As he attempts to unravel the twisted threads of deceit Abraham finds himself pitted against his own family, the authorities and an underworld that will stop at nothing to protect its secrets. In his battle for answers Abraham must navigate the pain of his own past and the treacherous waters of the present, but will his quest for redemption become a descent into darkness?
Reviews
"A gripping crime story with plenty of twists. Abraham is a flawed but believable character, and I liked how his personal struggles were tied into the investigation. The setting felt vivid and the tension kept building right to the end. A solid read if you enjoy gritty crime fiction."
A Gripping Thriller of Secrets and Redemption
"This intense crime thriller keeps you hooked from start to finish. Abraham Hart’s journey through betrayal, mystery, and danger is both thrilling and emotional. With well-crafted suspense, complex characters, and unexpected twists, it’s perfect for fans of dark, gripping stories that explore the human cost of crime."
"I absolutely loved Dark Waters. It is a gripping read from start to finish. I was totally absorbed into the characters, the twisty plot and the brilliant evocative atmosphere created by first time author Max Elwood. The lead character Abraham Hart is funny likeable smart and a million and other things. Can’t wait for more. I thoroughly recommend."
Gripping throughout. Highly recommended
"A gripping page turner of a book. In fact I read it in two days as I couldn’t put it down. The writer has a way of drawing you into the story and the characters so that you eagerly want to find out what happens next. In fact the main character, the flawed Abraham Hart, is someone I want to read much more of and hope this will be the first of many outings for him. Excellent all round."