AquaPhobia: The Body In The River

DCI Finnegan Yorkshire Crime #0.5

by Ely North

Your worst fear… can kill you!When the bloated body of a young man surfaces in a flooded river, hardened detective DCI Frank Finnegan and his sidekick, DS Stoker, are assigned the task of solving the mystery.As they struggle to determine whether it's a case of homicide, misadventure, or suicide, they question people who had good reasons for the man's death.When it's revealed the deceased suffered from aquaphobia, the question becomes obvious… why would someone with a morbid fear of water go anywhere near a swollen river?Troubling and sordid secrets are unearthed as motives greed, hatred, revenge, and fear, all jockey for prime position.With another violent thunderstorm about to hit, they realise time is running out. Can DCI Finnegan flush out the killer before the deluge washes away any undiscovered evidence?Brooding, and menacing, with gallows humour, Aquaphobia will draw you into places you really don't want to go… but you will!Set in the idyllic countryside of North Yorkshire. For fans of contemporary mystery, crime, thriller fiction.Aquaphobia is the prequel novella to Black Nab, book 1 in the DCI Finnegan Yorkshire Crime Series.

157 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 2, 2022

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Ely North is the bestselling author of the DCI Finnegan Yorkshire Crime Thriller series—gritty, gripping, contemporary British police procedurals set against the haunting beauty of Whitby, the North York Moors, surrounding coastal villages, and the majestic Yorkshire Dales.

Leading the charge is DCI Frank Finnegan—a sharp-witted, old-school detective with Irish-Welsh roots and a Yorkshire tongue. With his dry humour and “never back down” attitude, Finnegan is a fan favourite: “a good policeman and a great character.” He’s flanked by DS Zac Stoker, known for his blunt honesty and dogged loyalty, and DI Prisha Kumar, a smart, modern counterbalance to Finnegan’s old-fashioned methods. Their camaraderie—and the occasional clash—gives the series heart as well as edge.

Since its 2022 debut, Ely North’s series has captivated readers worldwide, earning over 33 million Kindle Unlimited page reads, with Black Nab alone topping 5 million.

North’s storytelling blends “twists and turns that keep you guessing” with authentic characters and a strong sense of place.

One reviewer called it “as addictive as anything by Ann Cleeves,” while another said, “Ely North is fast becoming one of my favourite authors.” Perfect for fans of Dervla McTiernan, Peter Robinson, and Joy Ellis.

Ely North’s novels offer crime fiction with atmosphere, dark secrets, and the occasional laugh in the face of murder.

The DCI Finnegan series is set to continue for many more books to come.

Reviews

[Kath Middleton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This prequel, novella length, is a good introduction to the main characters as they struggle to solve a death while having a number of suspects. It's a fast-paced story which I enjoyed. It could do with a bit of work from a proofreader, though.

[Mr Kenneth L Mullen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Excellent Story

Another excellent story by Ely North and a prequel to the Yorkshire Crime Thriller series which I have read and enjoyed. Great characters and a very good storyline.Looking forward to reading more.