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P.I. Blake Hollow #3
The Dark Below
In the Cornish coastal village of Porthenev, a storm of blood-soaked violence is brewing...
Escalating acts of sabotage are threatening the livelihoods of local fishermen. Desperate to apprehend the culprit, they turn to private investigator Blake Hollow for help.
A seasoned veteran in wrangling dangerous criminals, Blake still grapples with her own ghosts, but views this case as just another routine assignment. Little does she know, the fishermen of Porthenev are harbouring secrets darker than the ocean. And the deadliest of them all is about to resurface.
When one of the men vanishes without a trace, Blake is unnerved by the nightmarish crime scene left behind in his wake. As she delves deeper into the heart of this once tight-knit community, she discovers the price of keeping silent is paid not just in blood but in a chilling conspiracy that threatens to consume everyone involved.
Now Blake must navigate treacherous waters to solve a mystery unlike any she's encountered before—and stop a sadistic killer with a taste for flesh, who is hellbent on exacting gruesome retribution.
The Dark Below by Malcolm Richards is a gripping and relentless crime thriller that will leave readers on the edge of their seats, craving the next twist in this pulse-pounding tale of suspense and revenge.
Escalating acts of sabotage are threatening the livelihoods of local fishermen. Desperate to apprehend the culprit, they turn to private investigator Blake Hollow for help.
A seasoned veteran in wrangling dangerous criminals, Blake still grapples with her own ghosts, but views this case as just another routine assignment. Little does she know, the fishermen of Porthenev are harbouring secrets darker than the ocean. And the deadliest of them all is about to resurface.
When one of the men vanishes without a trace, Blake is unnerved by the nightmarish crime scene left behind in his wake. As she delves deeper into the heart of this once tight-knit community, she discovers the price of keeping silent is paid not just in blood but in a chilling conspiracy that threatens to consume everyone involved.
Now Blake must navigate treacherous waters to solve a mystery unlike any she's encountered before—and stop a sadistic killer with a taste for flesh, who is hellbent on exacting gruesome retribution.
The Dark Below by Malcolm Richards is a gripping and relentless crime thriller that will leave readers on the edge of their seats, craving the next twist in this pulse-pounding tale of suspense and revenge.
370 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 28, 2023
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About the author
Malcolm Richards
42 books108 followersMalcolm Richards crafts stories to keep you guessing from the edge of your seat. He is the author of several crime thrillers and mystery novels, including the PI Blake Hollow series, the award-nominated Devil’s Cove trilogy, and the Emily Swanson series. Many of his books are set in Cornwall, where he was born and raised.
Before becoming a full-time writer, Malcolm worked for many years in the special education sector, teaching and supporting children with complex needs. After living in London for two decades, he has now settled in the Somerset countryside with his partner and a cat named Sukey.
Before becoming a full-time writer, Malcolm worked for many years in the special education sector, teaching and supporting children with complex needs. After living in London for two decades, he has now settled in the Somerset countryside with his partner and a cat named Sukey.
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
January 1, 2025
The Dark Below
Malcolm Richards
A must-read for those with a strong stomach.
Wow! Another page-turner that will have you looking over your shoulder just to ensure your own safety. The characters are very real and every detail is described immaculately. You get pulled right into the story and hope that everything works out and the now-familiar characters stay safe. (Or alive, at least!)
Malcolm Richards
A must-read for those with a strong stomach.
Wow! Another page-turner that will have you looking over your shoulder just to ensure your own safety. The characters are very real and every detail is described immaculately. You get pulled right into the story and hope that everything works out and the now-familiar characters stay safe. (Or alive, at least!)
November 28, 2023
Depths of Darkness
When Blake is asked to investigate a series of incidents affecting the fishing village, little did she expect it would lead to some brutal deaths. First seagulls were decapitated. Then a mother of two was murdered and her husband missing. Then another man goes missing. Later their mutilated bodies are found. Blake traverses dangerous waters in her quest to prevent more deaths. A page turner with nail biting suspense. The plot was brilliant and had me completely absorbed.
When Blake is asked to investigate a series of incidents affecting the fishing village, little did she expect it would lead to some brutal deaths. First seagulls were decapitated. Then a mother of two was murdered and her husband missing. Then another man goes missing. Later their mutilated bodies are found. Blake traverses dangerous waters in her quest to prevent more deaths. A page turner with nail biting suspense. The plot was brilliant and had me completely absorbed.
December 3, 2023
After a few instances of sabotage in a little fishing village, the manager hires private detective Blake Hollow. Things start to get worse so the officials are brought in and Blake is asked to leave the investigation to them. She gets caught up in the investigation anyway and discovers more than the police. Who could be causing this damage and why are people disappearing? Another brilliant read. This is book three in the series, I read book one but not book two but it didn't make a difference to the story.
December 28, 2023
I loved Book 3 of the Blake Hollow series, featuring private investigator, Blake and her rule-breaking antics when following a series of break-ins and damages on a fishing harbour. Little does she know that there is more to the situation when things escalate to murder and a scary past.
Blake is at odds with the detectives who investigate these murders and finds herself caught up in a deadly game where she might not survive.
As usual, the author writes a page-turning thriller with a diversity of characters and an authentic plot. So well worth the read.
Blake is at odds with the detectives who investigate these murders and finds herself caught up in a deadly game where she might not survive.
As usual, the author writes a page-turning thriller with a diversity of characters and an authentic plot. So well worth the read.
November 22, 2023
Congratulations on yet another brilliantly written book which once I started reading it I could not put it down. I Absolutely enjoyed reading this book and would definitely recommend to other avid readers like me 😊
November 23, 2023
Blake Hollow PI is hired to find out who is vandalizing fishing boats. Then a series of horrendous murders occur, and Blake is the one to piece together what they are connected to. The killer is now also after Blake. A thriller that increases your pulse rate.
November 28, 2023
Loved this book. I highly recommend this book to one and all.
December 1, 2023
Sabotage and danger for the fishermen. PI Blake gets involved trying to solve who’s trying to ruin the fisherman’s business. Full of action, well written as always, doesn’t disappoint
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