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The Shallows

By: Holly Craig
Narrated by: Tamala Shelton
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Her best friend is dead.

Emma and Ariella, neighbours in one of Sydney’s most exclusive suburbs, appear to have it all—perfect homes, perfect husbands, perfect lives. But they both know dark secrets lurk beneath the surface and shallow waters can’t hide Ariella’s. Now she has been found murdered.

Her daughter filmed the killing.

Not knowing what she’s filmed, Emma’s daughter Kiki innocently uploads footage of Ariella’s brutal death. Emma fears the worst—the killer will know what she and Kiki have seen. Their safe suburban lives no longer exist.

Her husband knows more than he’s revealing.

Emma’s husband Charles forces the family to leave their perfect life and escape on their yacht. His dangerous plan to flee means Emma is trapped and desperately seeking answers. What are they hiding from? What did Ariella have to confess? And who else knows Emma’s own secret?

Her secret isn’t safe and neither is she.

©2023 Holly Craig (P)2023 Audible, Ltd
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What a ride!

This is the second Holly Craig book I’ve read this week. I enjoy her writing style and characters. Quite an interesting adventure!

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End Really Dragged

The end really dragged on this, I was waiting for another twist, but was let down unfortunately

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Loved it

Loved the narrator. I hope the author uses her again. Storyline was great. Definitely recommend.

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Good listen!

I’m starting to really enjoy this authors writing style. She really tells a story through the inner dialogue of the main character. I’m finding that the thoughts and inner turmoil of the main character described by the author is what sucks me in to the story. I can really feel her pain and understand why she (Emma) is doing what she is doing.

I liked that there was actually a good male character in this story, since it’s starting to feel like the author is a bit of a man hater. She adds a descriptor like, “toxic masculinity” on a character who is more of a criminal/ predator then the former. I don’t really like that aspect of her story telling, but I’m definitely going to listen to more of this author.

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Not for me

Reading the summary, this sounded like something I would like to listen to and the great reviews motivated me to go for it. I tried, almost made it thru first half but I'm just not enjoying it. I dislike that each chapter moves back or forth in time and characters. I listen to my audiobooks here and there as I go thru the day. I simply couldn't pick up where the story was. Are we '3 months ago'? Or now? Or 2 days ago? Who's talking now?
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On the edge of my seat!

A great read which becomes more intense with each chapter. I found myself giving instructions to Emma on how to proceed. And i came to a satisfying end.

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Surprising and refreshing

A completely different storyline than most out there. Not too heavy but I found myself seeking time to listen.

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Beautiful insight into our relational humanity

It took me a few chapters but then I was hooked. Eloquent yet real and deep insights into husband/ wife/ married life. When is the sequel?

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Great Story Idea but fell flat

This was a great story idea! It started off great but got bogged down in the middle. I hung on hoping for a great ending but it just sort of fizzled.

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Needed more twists

The first part of the book was interesting. But the end…I won’t spoil it but will say it needed more twists and turns.

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