Woman in the Water by author Katerina Diamond is a dark, twisty crime thriller that does not disappoint! Great book, totally recommend!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I didn't realize that this book was part of a series, several books in which might have affected my decision to read it had I known. I don't think you had to have read the previous stories, but it may have helped explain the relationship between the two detectives, Adrian and Imogen. As it was, I found neither of them truly likable, more irritating than anything, much like the woman in the water, Angela, who Adrian rescues. The story revolves around why this woman pretended not to know who she was before disappearing to go back home to her abusive husband. This reminds Adrian of his childhood with an abused mother and he feels a need to help Angela no matter what. There's apparently no one in her husband's life who he has not threatened or already harmed so the detectives have no assistance in their investigation.

The plot itself is decent, but very simple. The story felt way too padded with repetition, mainly of the internal dialogues of Adrian and Imogen. He continually lies about how strongly he feels and things that happen to him, pushing Imogen away and damaging both their personal and professional relationship. I was annoyed with him for his behavior and with Imogen for putting up with it. Angela doesn't come across as anything more than a battered wife who believes life is hopeless and she'll never escape, her husband will always win, etc. The story needs more action and less reflection . MUCH less reflection, there are just pages and pages of it. And the dialogue is so stilted and awkward that it was often hard to read and I found myself continually thinking that people just don't talk that way.

I wish I had enjoyed this more, as there was great potential but it just didn't follow through. The twist in the end was good and I'm glad something happened after investing all that time reading, but it couldn't save the story for me.

Woman in the Water has left me speechless! I didn’t realise this was part of a series, I haven’t read any of the other stories and this one works well as a standalone.
Extremely fast paced and tackles some difficult situations that broke my heart to read about.

I really enjoyed the writing style and would give Woman in the Water 4/5.

Woman in the Water is a fantastic fast paced thriller. The characters are well developed and the storyline is entertaining.

Woman in the Water by Katerina Diamond is the 6th book in the Detectives Adrian Miles and Imogen Grey series. I have really enjoyed this series so far and this new chapter did not disappoint.
A young woman is found badly beaten and half submerged in the river. She says that she has lost her memory and does not even remember her name. When a body is found near to where they found the woman the investigation turns into a murder enquiry.
This is a fast paced thriller with quite a few twists and turns.
I have enjoyed seeing the characters of these two police officers develop and can't wait for the next instalment.
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book was very well written. Nice and easy to read and flowed well. Had me on the edge of my seat. Wondering which way it was going to go. Great mystery can’t beat it.

Detectives Adrian Miles and Imogene Grey are trying to track down a missing woman. Found in icy water, the woman was barely alive, but refused to discuss how she ended up in the water or even who she is. Now she has disappeared from the hospital and another woman had been found in the water, but this one is dead. Miles and Grey believe they know who the missing woman is, but can they find her and solve the riddle she presents before another woman dies?

I received an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review

I’ve been devouring this series for the last three years, but this one just wasn’t my favorite. It seemed that the actually thriller took a backseat and the true spotlight was on the police fellows inner life and personal development, which I understand is how it can be with police procedural series, but this one almost wasn’t a mystery. Dragged.

Really enjoyed this novel. Excellent storyline build up and fascinating characters bring this story to life. I will definitely reading more books by this talented author.