The Water Clock

‘Intelligent crime fiction — leaves the reader hungry for more.’ Val McDermid, No. 1 bestselling authorCWA DAGGER AWARD-WINNING JIM KELLY’S ABSOLUTELY GRIPPING CRIME MYSTERY SERIES SET IN THE STUNNING CAMBRIDGESHIRE FENS.Praise for Jim Kelly:‘Kelly goes from strength to strength.’ The Mirror‘Kelly is fast gaining a reputation for his literate, atmospheric novels.’ Daily Mail‘Intensely atmospheric.’ Literary Review___________________________________________________In the desolate and remote beauty of the Cambridgeshire Fens, the past is never truly buried — and neither are its secrets.Local journalist Philip Dryden is called to an incident at the nearby River Lark. The police think they’re just pulling out a dumped car from the icy depths — big deal.Until they open the car boot.A frozen and barely recognisable corpse, twisted to fit in the compact space.But it’s only the beginning.The next day, high on the roof of Ely Cathedral, a second body is found on a stone gargoyle. The coroner says it’s death by misadventure, but Dryden knows better.A killer is stalking the Fens.This gripping and unputdownable crime mystery, laced with dark secrets and a journalist who is as flawed as he is determined, will be devoured by fans of Joy Ellis, Caro Ramsay, Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths, LJ Ross or Jack Cartwright.READERS LOVE THE WATER CLOCK:????? ‘Kelly is the best author currently writing in this genre.’ Stirlinger????? ‘It pulls you in, and holds you with a grip of steel — atmospheric and mesmerizing.’ Elaine F.????? ‘Lots of twists and turns and a dramatic ending.’ T. Geere????? ‘Keeps you guessing up to the end.’ Jim D.????? ‘I loved the way Jim Kelly wound the story and the environment together — a bleak tale, in a bleak setting, well written and authentic.’ onlyolney????? ‘The writing is wonderful and the characters richly drawn.’ Colin H.????? ‘You feel you're right there with the characters slogging through the marshes and fog.’ PhyllisMEET PHILIP DRYDENPhilip Dryden’s beautiful wife has been lying in a coma ever since a horrific car accident he blames himself for. Living alone on his houseboat, Dryden’s guilt has never subsided as he was pulled to safety by an unknown rescuer and failed to save her. His role as an investigative journalist is both his salvation and his curse, as Dryden’s relentless passion for uncovering the truth often drives him into the heart of mysteries that threaten his own safety.THE SETTINGThe Cambridgeshire Fens are known for their miles of open, remote farmlands and endless skies. The constant threat of flooding and the unpredictable weather make it a difficult terrain to navigate, but the locals wouldn’t wish to be anywhere else. The desolate beauty stretches as far as the eye can see.ALSO BY JIM KELLYTHE CAMBRIDGESHIRE FENS MYSTERIESBook 1: THE WATER CLOCKMore by Jim Kelly coming soon!