
Crocodile Tears
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Narrated by:
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Matt Addis
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By:
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Xanthe Walter
Heart-pounding MM romantic suspense thriller set in a dystopian near future where love and loss collide.
Dark water. Deadly secrets. Dangerous love.
Top homicide detective Josiah Raine hasn't touched another man since his husband's brutal murder seven years ago. Notorious bad boy Alexander Lytton hasn't known peace since destroying his privileged life to become Britain's most hated man. When Josiah arrests Alex for murder, the last thing he expects is to fall in love....
London, 2095. Sixty years after rising seas drowned the old world, a corrupt system of servitude keeps the new one afloat.
Josiah leads a double life. At work, he tracks down killers with ruthless efficiency. At home, he's falling apart as he talks to his dead husband. His frozen existence is turned upside down when a celebrity is murdered, and all evidence points to the victim's servant—the beautiful but enigmatic Alexander Lytton.
Everyone is convinced of Alex's guilt except Josiah, who finds himself drawn to the sharp-witted young man. He knows Alex is hiding something, but is it murder or an even darker secret?
Haunted by memories of his husband's last moments, Josiah is running on empty as he tries to solve the case. As he slowly unravels, he finds an unlikely source of comfort—in the arms of his prime suspect.
But in a drowned world where servants are property, falling for Alex could cost him everything. Can he trust instincts numbed by grief, or is he being seduced by a master manipulator?
Immerse yourself in the enthralling first novel in the four-part Dark Water series by MM romance author Xanthe Walter, narrated by Matt Addis.
Mature content suitable for adults only.
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Great series start!
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Alexander sure is paying for his youth mistakes. I honestly feel that he’s been punished too harshly. He doesn’t deserve everything he’s going through. We all make mistakes and deserve a second chance.
Josiah is the only person who begrudgingly has Alexander’s back. He wants to know the real Alex but Alex has just been burned so much that his default mask is a better option.
This was my first book by Xanthe Walter and I truly enjoyed it. Looking forward to book two.
Warming: the book ends in a massive cliffhanger. It’s a very slow burn. If you like dystopian novels, this is a great read.
Not sure how to feel
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The dual-timeline narrative is typically not my favorite to read; but it worked well in this book to keep the mystery and suspense throughout while working to uncover the characters' background and secrets. I enjoyed the current day chapters the most. I know past Alex more than current Alex, and I can't wait to learn more about this character in the next book! I highly recommend you read (or listen) to this novel!
Strong Narrator and a Captivating Novel
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There is sooo much left to figure out and hope for. A great way to keep you in anticipation for the next book!
Definitely a slow spice… but I have a feeling it will be worth it.
The Narrator was absolutely amazing!
I’m Hooked!!!
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