Forbidden Waters

Cam Killick Norfolk Mysteries #2

by Rob Parker

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'UNMISSABLE' Crime Monthly

It starts with the knife. Found at the bottom of a hidden lake in the Norfolk Broads, covered in blood and heart tissue so fresh the water hasn't yet washed it all away. What salvage diver Cam Killick has found is a murder weapon from a very recent crime – but how do you solve a murder without a body?

The remoteness of the setting is itself a clue. Only a handful of people know the location of the lake, let alone how to access it. But no sooner have Cam and DS Claire Rogers started working through this ready-made suspect pool than one of them disappears.

The ripples from Cam's discovery have disturbed a dangerous predator, one who knows the water even better than Cam himself. The question now is what they want – and how many more people will die before Cam can stop them?

A serial killer is on the loose in Norfolk in this breathtaking thriller from 'the master of the stone-cold twist', perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths, Peter James and Ann Cleeves.

354 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 15, 2026

About the author

Rob Parker is a married father of three, who lives in Warrington, UK. The author of the Ben Bracken thrillers, Crook’s Hollow and the Audible bestseller Far From The Tree, he enjoys a rural life, writing horrible things between school runs. Rob writes full time, attends various author events across the UK, and boxes regularly for charity.

He spends a lot of time in schools across the North, encouraging literacy, story-telling and creative-writing, and somehow squeezes in time to co-host the For Your Reconsideration film podcast, appear regularly on The Blood Brothers Crime Podcast, and is a member of the Northern Crime Syndicate.

Reviews

[Red Newsom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another gripping read from Rob Parker! The second in the Cam Killick series absolutely does not disappoint.

We start off with savage diver Cam sent to recover a lost fishing lure in a privately owened spot of water.. only to emerge from the depths with a bloody knife. Taking it to the police, they're met with a conundrum - they have a murder weapon, but where is the body?

Rob's character writing is brilliant and I love the vulnerability hidden between Cam's relunctant, cynical exterior. He doesn't watch TV, he doesn't make small talk and he's frequently the butt of Detective Claire Roger's barbed comments. The two have a Jonathan Creek/Maddie Magellan rapport at times, with Claire's brash manner of speaking and Cam's reserve, and some of their exchanges made me laugh out loud.

But for all Cam lacks in the people-person department, he's got a brain for puzzle-solving and snooping. He's obsessive rather than glory-hunting, and it helps that he's got an adorable dog named Nala to join him on his insomniac drives to the next area of interest, even if you will be shouting "go to bed, Cam!" at the page on occasion.

The mystery in Forbidden Waters is just brilliant - a nuanced look at a serial killing and scenes which veer into horror writting on occasion. From a descriptive point of view, this book is stinky and gross - above all, our main character spends most of his time bobbing around in murky water and I appreciated that the people he interacts with point that out!

A tense, satisfying ride and characters you really care about. Another 5 stars from me!

[Gumble's Yard - Golden Reviewer · Rating 3 out of 5]

A frantic few hours passed. Killick’s plan was absurd, surely couldn’t work, but Macaluso admitted the reasoning was sound. Rogers was aware that they’d made a serious error in misidentifying the DNA on the mug from Middlewater, and was keen to bring a resolution. If that meant embracing Cam Killick and the unconventional, so be it. ‘Are you sure about this?’ she said to Killick, as he lay back and let the thick black polyethylene swaddle his shoulders. ‘No,’ he said, taking in his surroundings. ‘Do you think you’ll be warm enough?’ ‘Not sure,’ he said again. He looked nervous, which, given what he was about to do, she could understand entirely. ‘Don’t make me regret this – and remind me to book you in for Sectioning when this is all over,’ said Rogers. ........ . Their operation, if you could generously call it that, was put together and executed with haste, and had the feeling it had been thrown together with packing tape and parcel string. Those podcast lunatics had done their job too, and put out a very compelling news piece on their newspaper’s website. They had actually been good for something after all – or they would be, if this madcap idea worked.

 
The second in the Norfolk Broad set crime-thriller series featuring Cam Killick.
 
In the first in the series “The Troubled Deep”, we learn that Cam – who served for 20 years in an elite military diving career, including with the Special Boat Squadron – used his military pension and compensation to buy a converted barn on the edge of the Norfolk Broads and makes a seasonal living as a diver-for-hire, recovering things lost overboard for example both on the Broads and off the Norfolk coast.  We also learn that he is suffering from PTSD which he controls by a cocktail of pills and (very oddly) sleeping underwater in his bath – here he has added meeting at outdoors activities with a therapist (Pam) to the list (at least before the action cranks up).  
 
Other characters from the first book include his faithful Shorkie Nala, Detective Sergeant Claire Rogers (whose attitude towards Cam has veered now more from wariness to amused tolerance mixed with occasional exasperation at his social awkwardness and eccentricities including being almost permanently unwashed and dressed in a Dry Robe), Ferris and Gupta the very quirky Eastern Daily Gazette journalists Norfolk Unexplained podcasters and alien obsessives, Jess who works at Roys of Wroxham (and who turned out to be a victim in his first case) and who Cam would know like to find a way to get to know better.
 
This book starts with Cam being asked to retrieve an expensive fishing lair from a secluded Broad – which he quickly finds out should be off limits to fisherman but is unofficially rented out to them for large amounts of cash by an employee of the Broads Trust (a fictionalised and it has to be said unsympathetically portrayed version of the Broads Authority) as, due to some recent waterway changes, it now houses giant pregnant pike. 
 
But while there he also discovers a bloody knife which it is quickly discovered was likely a recent murder weapon (due to traces of heart tissue on it).  And when Cam gets, from his Broads contact, a list of those who paid him for the keys in the last week and (with the help of the journalists) starts to trace them he quickly find a number are missing and so potential murder victims rather than perpetrators.
 
I must admit at times I struggled early on to understand why Rogers made use of Cam (and he the podcasters) rather than pursuing more official channels, and how Cam thinks he is helping by blundering around – but over time Cam’s mania for action is more clearly explained and at the book at least does have Rogers querying her own judgement (albeit still allowing him to take part in a scheme to catch the killer that is clearly flawed in advance and plays out about as badly as the reader suspects). 
 
The resolution of the novel is also a little far fetched – not least as a Norfolk serial (rather than cereal) killer does seem far fetched especially given the rather odd nature of the perpetrator and his gruesome actions.
 
But its another entertaining addition to a series which I also enjoy for local detail (Coltishall’s Rising Sun pub plays a key part and Wymondham’s Ketts Books gets a cameo appearance).
 
My thanks to Raven Books, Bloomsbury for an ARC via NetGalley

[Mary Picken · Rating 4 out of 5]

Though this is the second book in this series, it is easily read as a stand-alone. You’ll like Cam Killick, though, so you may want to go back and read The Troubled Deep to learn more about him.

Cam is a great character with a fascinating backstory. A former Royal Marine diver, part of the Special Boat Service, he now lives quietly in a barn conversion on the Norfolk Broads, where he grapples with his PTSD and anxiety attacks. His coping strategies are occasionally mind-boggling, but he’s now attending regular therapy sessions, and it seems those are helping. His dog Nala is a constant companion.

He takes on seasonal diving jobs and has made a few friends. Though he’s not the most sociable of characters, he enjoys the company of Jess, and is inordinately fond of her. He also knows a bunch of oddball podcasters who realise he is a way to find some excellent stories. In turn, they are excellent information gatherers and come in very handy when he needs information quickly.

Cam is on a diving job in a private, secluded section of the Broads, owned by the Broads Trust, when he finds a knife at the bottom of a pool. As soon as he realises what is on the knife, he takes it straight to DS Claire Rogers. It’s clear from the analysis done on the knife that they should be looking for a body.

Cam’s relationship with DS Claire Rogers is a mix of friction and professional respect. Rogers operates within the constraints of the law; Cam operates within the currents. As they work through the small, ready-made suspect pool — a handful of people who even know the hidden lake exists — the tension between them sharpens. Their dynamic is one of the book’s real strengths. They are wary allies bound by necessity, each recognising in the other a competence they can’t ignore.

Cam can’t help but investigate. The waterways are his livelihood, his sanctuary, and arguably the truest relationship in his life. When something violent and alien invades that space, he takes it personally.

What follows is a dark and quite disturbing murder mystery with some particularly gruesome moments.

There is a lot to love about this book. Rob Parker’s characterisation is excellent, and I could not help but be drawn to Cam Killick. Troubled, with a strong sense of justice. Empathetic but a loner, he is such an authentic character that I feel I’m slowly getting to know him better, and to care about what happens to him.

The Norfolk Broads are vividly rendered, too. Parker’s sense of place is excellent. Here the remoteness of the Broads isn’t just a backdrop; it sets the mood. The stillness of reed beds, the deceptive calm of dark water, and the isolation of hidden inlets all contribute to a suffocating atmosphere. Which means that when Cam realises that his quarry Parker ‘knows the water even better than Cam himself’, you know that we’re in for a scary and deadly chase.

Verdict: Forbidden Waters is a cracking read. Tense, thrilling, with some unexpected revelations and great characters. I really enjoyed it, and Cam Killick rapidly went onto my list of ‘must read’ series.

[Eva · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second outing for Cam Killick and clearly my aversion to anything to do with water didn’t hold me back from diving into the deep end with him once again. For those who don’t know, Cam Killick is a retired diver, suffering from PTSD and anxiety. Every day is a struggle for Cam, only made slightly easier by medication and his trusty and utterly adorable dog, Nala. But you should really read the previous book in the series first to get a slightly better grip on this extremely complex character.

Cam also seems to be one of those people who attract danger like a magnet. A seemingly innocuous diving drip in search of a fishing accessory turns into something entirely different when Cam comes across a knife at the bottom of a lake. A knife that has blood on it and, as it later turns out, heart tissue. In a lake that isn’t supposed to be accessible to anyone. Far more importantly, there is no body. How do you go about solving a murder – for that’s what it is – without a body?

Cam has no idea his discovery has disturbed a dangerous predator. This person will not stop until they have completed their mission. What would they do if Cam were to get in the way? Not that knowledge of this danger would deter Cam in any way. He’s on a mission too and there is something about his character and personality that means he just can’t let go. Even when those around him think he should.

As I said, Cam is a very complex character with a lot of “issues”. But he’s working on them and if you’ve read the first book – which you really should – you can definitely see some progress. He has his medication, his loyal dog, a therapist, exercises, and the lovely Jess. Even Rogers, in her own wonderful way, is making Cam’s life better. There are changes afoot and it was great to see Cam navigate them slightly better than he might have done in the past.

I did find ‘Forbidden Waters‘ slow going at times. There was a lot of driving around, and walking around, and sure, the English villages are a delight, and yes, Cam has trouble sleeping so I totally get it. But when my mind starts to wander mid-page, that’s not a good thing. Although I’m having trouble sleeping too so maybe that’s the problem. In any case, once things kicked off, they really kicked off, and I didn’t look back.

This is one sordid tale of revenge. Dark and disturbing, and at times rather icky, it’s most definitely not for the faint-hearted. There is a lot more to the person behind the murders than you would at first think, though, and I couldn’t help but feel sorry for them. There are few things I love more than an author who can make me feel something for the seemingly wrong person. So, despite my wee niggle with all the traveling, I’d call ‘Forbidden Waters‘ a success and I will gladly put my aversion to water aside the next time Cam heads under water.

[Andy Wormald · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I first read Rob Parker, I instantly knew that here was a thriller writer who spoke to me, however, with Forbidden Waters Rob Parker has out done himself and delivered a police/crime thriller of the highest order, it’s more than that though a searing powerful read.

The second in the series to feature Cam Killick, this is a deeply thoughtful, intelligent read, written in a way that is full of depth and heart, more than packs a punch.

The premise of the story and the plot is quite ingenious, however, it is the way that the narrative is then constructed around this that makes the book stand out, giving a gripping, heart wrenching thriller.

One of the strengths of the book is that as a police investigation there is a level of authenticity, for me brought around by two points, the first being the relationship and mutual respect between Cam and DS Rogers she is not immediatley dismissive, there is a trust and bond there. Secondly Cam respects the rule of law and appreciates that there is an order to things and rules to be followed, he doesn’t rush into things, contaminating scenes he plays it by and large by the book.

I love the way that Cam is written so original, clearly troubled and traumatised by events in his past, you can see how he is trying to come to terms with events and to lead as normal a life as possible, seeking the help of friends. Written in such a sympathetic and understanding way. He also has this ability to put people at ease, to understand and analyse situations. We must not forget Nala as important to Cam as he is to the story.

Rob writes his characters in such a way that you can believe in them, you feel as though they belong, I also the love the sense of place and location you get with the geography and topography for the landscape, the underwater scenes give off this feeling of claustrophobia, the darkness and sense of foreboding you get. There is a darkness to the plot as dark and murky as the waters of the Norfolk Broads.

As a read it has a natural feel and flow to it, you can believe it is all happening in real-time, the way the investigation is undertaken, all the while building up the suspense.

This is a read not without it twists and turns and the build up to the finale is packed with suspense and the reveal when it comes is filled with dramatic intent.

A read that also deals with social themes of injustice and the affects actions can have on life and the consequences of living with the past, thought provoking.

The quality of the storytelling is rich and vivid, this was a book that had me hooked from the outset, a compelling and engaging read, as a series you become invested into Cams life.

I cannot recommend this book or Robs previous books highly enough, one of todays foremost thriller writers.

[Jackiesreadingcorner · Rating 4 out of 5]

We are back with Cam Killick, in book 2 in this series. This can be read as a stand alone novel, but you miss some of the back story. But Rob Parker has done it again, another gripping read especially as the pace picks up in the second half of the book.

Set in the Norfolk Broads, this novel follows Cam, a former elite military diver who served for twenty years, including time with the Special Boat Squad. Now living with severe PTSD, Cam struggles daily with the psychological aftermath of his career. He attends therapy sessions with Pam, takes a cocktail of medication, and practises breathing and relaxation techniques. One of his more unusual coping mechanisms is sleeping submerged in the bath, breathing through a straw.

Cam lives alone in a converted barn (or sleeping in the back of his van when he can sleep) on the edge of the Broads with his loyal dog, Nala. To make a living, he works seasonally as a diver for hire, recovering items lost overboard in the Broads and along the nearby coast.

He is hired to retrieve an expensive and sentimental fishing lure from a secluded area of the Broads. This stretch of water should be off-limits to fishermen but is being illegally rented out for large sums by an employee of the Broads Trust. Recent changes to the waterways have made it home to several large, pregnant pike, a highly desirable draw for anglers.

While searching for the lost item, Cam discovers a bloodstained knife which turns out to contain traces of heart tissue. Someone is clearly dead, but where is the body? It certainly isn’t where the knife was found. Cam manages to obtain a list of people who have paid for access to the restricted fishing area in recent weeks and asks his podcaster friends, Ferris and Gupta, to help investigate. As they dig deeper, it becomes apparent that several names on the list are unaccounted for and may be potential murder victims.

DS Claire Rogers is far from impressed with Cam’s independent investigation, especially when she has told him to leave it, and particularly his use of the podcasters. Police divers search the area where the knife was discovered but find nothing. Unsurprisingly, Cam decides to search again himself, and this time he may uncover more than he bargained for as well as more than DS Roger’s had expected.

When Cam’s home is burned down and it becomes clear that someone is watching him, Rogers insists he go into protective custody. Cam agrees… briefly. He starts going a little stir crazy shut in a hotel room, even with his possible love interest Jess is with him. Convinced he can lure the killer out, he wants to act as bait. Rogers strongly objects, knowing how flawed and dangerous the plan is, but as more information about the perpetrator comes to light, even she realises it may be their only option. The tension ramps up dramatically from this point on.

At times the atmosphere is claustrophobic, and some scenes are not for the faint-hearted. However, I thoroughly enjoyed this suspenseful and gripping read. Cam is a compelling character, and I particularly love the bond between him and Nala. As well as Cam’s gentle friendship with Jess.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first came across Rob Parker this year when he attended the Harrogate festival and loved the first book in this series, The Troubled Deep. As such, I was delighted to receive the second novel from NetGalley for review and am delighted that I loved it as much as the first.

Cam Killick is an ex-service salvage diver with PTSD. In the first in the series, we meet him, his dog Nala and several other characters, many of whom also appear in this book - including Detective Sergeant Claire Rogers, the podcasters, Gupta and Ferris and possible love interest (sensibly taking it slowly) Jess Tabernacle.

When a wealthy angler loses an expensive fishing lure, Cam is paid to try to retrieve it. On the dive, he finds a knife with blood still on the hilt. He takes it to D.S. Claire Rogers, leading to the odd situation of having a murder weapon but no victim. Of course, though, Cam can never leave a mystery alone. He discovers that someone at the Broads Trust is lending keys to anglers, who are hoping to catch pike. Only a limited number of people have borrowed the keys and it soon emerges that some of them are missing...

This is a dark and creepy mystery. I love Rob Parker's characters and the grey areas he creates, where nothing is obvious or clear-cut. This is now a must-read series for me (fantastic to have a new series to love, even if I struggle to keep up with the ones I am already following!). I am delighted that I have discovered Rob Parker and would encourage you to give him a try. You can read this as a stand-alone, but why not go back to the beginning and read both? This is a new series, so plenty of time to catch up. I received a copy of this book from NetGalley for review.

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

When salvage diver Cam Killick finds a blood stained knife at the bottom of a hidden, remote lake in the broads, he knows he has found a murder weapon and enlists DS Claire Roger’s help. Soon an investigation is under way and a dangerous predator has been disturbed. Will they be able to solve the murder without a body and will Cam be able to catch the killer?

Cam, Rogers and of course Nala the dog, are back in the second book of this Norfolk mystery series, and having really enjoyed the first one, I couldn’t wait to catch up again with the characters and location. The second book in the series followed on in a similar fashion to the first and was another fresh, compelling and hugely atmospheric read. I really enjoyed reading about the setting of the Norfolk broads and knowing a lot of the references well myself, this added to the enjoyment as I found it easy to picture; the author describes it well.

Cam remains a highly fascinating, original protagonist, deeply flawed, however one that you can’t help but feel a connection with. It was also satisfying to read something a little different to the usual police procedural and common main character. The story is a slow burn, complex mystery, that works well and helps to gradually build momentum to the suspenseful finale. The story did feel far fetched at times, however this also made it feel ingenious and entertaining. This was a great addition to the series overall and I really hope there will be a third! This is definitely a series I will continue to recommend. 4.5 stars rounded down. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.

[Chris Scotland · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Cam Killick finds a blood-stained knife in a virtually inaccessible body of water in the Norfolk Broads, the first question he and the local police will, of course, have, has someone been murdered and where is the body? Cam has recent experience of bad things be going down on, in and under the water and cannot resist getting stuck in to the why's and wherefore's of another challenge - Cam is definitely one of the good guys, which local police view with exasperation but positivity, an unusual combination which works so well again in this, the second volume of the Norfolk Mysteries that Rob Parker introduced us to in The Troubled Deep.

As information comes to light, it soon transpires that there may be more than one body to find - a serial killer on the loose, in a sleepy, remote corner of the county? Maybe not so sleepy.

It's great to catch up with Cam (and Nala! Don't forget the canine!), in another suspenseful and fast-moving case that solidifies this as easily one of the best new series in the genre this year. Superb.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forbidden waters is book 2 in the series of Cam Killick, Norfolk mysteries by Rob Parker.
Cam Killick has seen many things in his time as a salvage diver. Some things haunt him every day. When he finds a bloodied knife with some heart tissue at the bottom of hidden lake off the Norfolk broads, He wonders where the body is. His first thought is to contact the Police. So, she does but their divers don’t find anything. But it doesn’t rest easy with him, so he does a search again of his own but not only one body he finds but three.
Who are these people and what’s the connection between them? He goes on the search for answers with the help of Sergent Rogers and the podcasters that helped him previously.
This is another atmospheric and gripping read from Rob Parker set in water ways of the Norfolk Broads. Yet a gain quite a complex storyline but it made it more enjoyable with hearing more about life of Cam and don’t forget his dog Nala. This is an intriguing mystery with a great ending. 5 stars from me.

[Danny Matheson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second in the Cam Killick series and it's every bit as good as the first one. Don't worry too much if you haven't read the first book as it does read well as a standalone.
Killick, a retired SBS diver with PTSD and anxiety issues, now earns his money as a salvage diver. It was on a salvage dive in a particularly inaccessible stretch of water that he finds a blood stained knife. On handing it into the police it becomes perfectly clear that a recent murder has taken place, problem being they have the murder weapon but not the victim. Killick joins forces with the police to find the murder victim and the perpetrator and ends up in the middle of a search for a serial killer.
This is a fast paced, well written book with good characters. It is full of suspense right until the end. A must read!

[Liz Mistry · Rating 4 out of 5]

First up. I haven't read the first book in the series, but that wasn't a problem at all. I became immediately immersed (see what I did there?) in the world of Cam Killick and found this a thoroughly enjoyable read. Set in the Norfolk Broads this was atmospheric and chilling as a strange serial killer is on the loose.
What I enjoyed most was that Cam himself was a well rounded character who immediately captured my heart and mad me firmly on side. Alongside that there is the quirky cast of characters that surround Cam and a fast paced plot. I have to admit to feeling a tad claustrophobic in bits, but then prolonged underwater dives aren't my thing.
A great read for 2026

[Jo-anne Atkinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cam Killick has been hired to try to find a valuable lure in the depths of Doke End, a private pool in the Broads. What he finds is a knife with human heart tissue on it. Now a search is on for a killer and when Cam also discovers the bodies he finds he is being targeted by a psychopathic local.

This is the second Cam Killick novel and I actually preferred it to the first as I felt the plot made a lot more sense and was less overwrought. I like the characterisation of Cam with his pschological battles and particularly the setting in the Norfolk Broads. It's an easy read for such dark subject matter which makes it ideal for a New Year crime novel for me.

[Toby Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

The new Cam Killick picked up at launch and read in a thrilling couple of sittings is a clever, pacy and emotional ride.

There is a beautiful balance in the development of Cam's character and propelling the story. Cam is a fantastic protagonist and his personal struggles show a rare case of a hero dealing with their trauma in a natural way.

The hook of finding a weapon and the knowledge of a crime but no body to prove it is superb and grabs immediately. I found this to be a difficult book to put down and was heavily invested in the outcome and Cam's little extended "family".

Now I just have to wait another year for book 3 which is the only downside 😊

[Jackthedad · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thanks to NetGalley and Bloomsbury Publishing Plc (UK & ANZ) for an advance reader copy. If you want a synopsis, click on the book.

It was obvious from the beginning that this a follow-up novel although it still stands up on its own. The main character is flawed with hang-ups from his past but he's helped through his problems by his dog. (Smile.) The reader is drip-fed the mystery and also given an interesting insight into the intricacies of the Norfolk waterways. Overall, a satisfying story with a good ending.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This well paced crime thriller kept me engaged and excited after a slow burn start. The characters are well written and the plot set in the Norfolk Broads ploughs on with a few twists and turns. I thoroughly enjoyed it, in spite of the final resolution coming through some, to me, slightly implausible Police decision making. Now off to read some more Rob Parker and in particular Forbidden Waters’ predecessor in the Cam Killick series.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bloomsbury Publishing for the eARC of this book.

[Craig Jarvis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading Rob Parker’s Cam Killick series is now a new year’s tradition - just a great way to start the year!

Looking for a a customers lost fishing lure Cam finds a knife whilst diving in the Norfolk Broads, upon closer inspection there appears to be remnants of blood on it, Cam bags it and drops it off with the local police and, with his curiosity peaked, and the help of some friends, and his faithful dog , Nala, he begins to look into how and why the blood got on the knife and into the broads.

[Martha Brindley · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second read in the Cam Killick series is an satisfying, suspense filled read with interesting characterisation and an intricate plot line. I really like Cam, he is such a quirky, flawed character, but very likeable and Nala his little dog wins my heart. The book is full of atmosphere and descriptions of Norfolk, which makes me want to visit. A complex and enjoyable read which I highly recommend to lovers of mysteries. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gripping crime thriller with a chilling opening - the discovery of a bloodied knife in a hidden lake in the Norfolk Broads which raises the unsettling question of how to solve a murder without a body.

Cam Killick is a strong lead who it is easycto root for, and this proves to be a very good continuation of the series, building naturally on what has come before. Fast-paced, atmospheric and well plotted, this is an absorbing read that keeps you hooked to the end.

[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Cam finds a bloody knife at the bottom of a lake, he ends up involved in a race against time to find a killer.

I loved the first book in the series, so a high bar was set for the sequel. Forbidden Waters works incredibly well as a standalone but I think you will benefit from getting to know Cam in the first book.

Cam is a brilliant protagonist. I found myself so emotionally invested because you get a real insight into his personality and struggles with PTSD. You can see that a lot of time has gone into making Cam an authentic character.

The opening chapter is incredible and sets you up for a very dark plot. It worked perfectly with the chilling and eerie Norfolk broads setting. I think what surprised me most was the way the story unfolded and how you get an understanding of the different characters involved.

I can't wait to see where Cam's story takes him next as this series is like nothing I've read before.

Thank you NetGalley and Raven Books for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cam Killick is a really quirky character with plenty of burdens he carries with him, from his time in the forces: an ex-marine and ex-SBS officer.

The isolation he seeks to cope with everyday life, coming from his new career- diving, with his latest commission asking him to dive in new surroundings, a hidden lake in Norfolk. Rob Parker brings the setting to life so well in the readers head, through his descriptions, I could even feel the temperature of the water and the lack of vision underwater.

There were times when I was reading that I wanted to scream at Cam, to get him to stop rushing into unknown, potentially dangerous situations. Having said that, it was fascinating to see his training kicking in, with the techniques he employed to survive, making for action packed reading.

The forensics of the investigation were interesting, as was seeing the case unfold. One of the final scenes was absolutely unnerving and claustrophobic, so well described placing the reader alongside Cam.

A great second book in the series!

[Liz Barnsley · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Norfolk Mysteries, a new series, the first of which was absolutely fantastic, embedded itself into my bookish consciousness with this, the second book.

Readers love characters they can get behind, root for, those with realistic flaws that are relatable and involving. This is what you get here, the addictive nature of following along with them is a pure joy.

The mystery itself is compelling and unpredictable. The writing is spot on and never wavers, it is the perfect yin to a disturbing worlds yang and I really can't recommend it highly enough.

Read the first one, you'll want this one and neither will disappoint.