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WHAT A READ!\u003c\/b\u003e It is all consuming, there is no let-up... every twist and turn is designed to make you gasp, to make your head spin and your heart beat out of your chest.' \u003ci\u003eEmma the Little Bookworm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHOLY MOLY Robert Bryndza has only gone and done it again\u003c\/b\u003e... it's one of those books you can't bear to put down, as each chapter ends you just \"have to read one more\" and before you know it it's the middle of the night!... \u003cb\u003eI can and will wholeheartedly recommend Dark Waters for anyone looking for an original crime story but with all the hallmarks of a truly thrilling tale.\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003ci\u003eBook Review Cafe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOh wowzerz ... \u003cb\u003eOMG I really wasn't expecting the ending ... this is one hell of a read.\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003ci\u003eInsights into the Wonderful World of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUtterly addictive ... a book you really need to finish before bedtime\u003c\/b\u003e, otherwise you will be up into the wee hours of the morning hooked!' \u003ci\u003eThe Quiet Knitter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen all was revealed, I was totally gut punched\u003c\/b\u003e... a winner and one that I feel will stay with me for quite some time.' \u003ci\u003eNovel Gossip\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOMG!! 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