'I couldn't put it down. The Cold Cold Sea is gripping from the first page until the last. Unsettling and disturbing, the actions of the all too human characters lead to a devastating and tense climax. Highly recommended.' --Rebecca Muddiman

'Breathtaking and utterly compelling... Linda's narrative voices are flawless and the rhythm of her prose is pitch perfect.' --Debi Alper

'There is no way to avoid the cliché: I could not put this novel down! Disturbing and compelling… a psychologically astute, edge-of-the-seat story.' --Hilary Johnson

'I try to spare my 'five out five stars' for books that really deserve it. The Cold Cold Sea is one of those books.' -- Tony Riches

'…Huber effectively explores grief, mental illness, and the destruction that such illness so often leaves in its wake.' --Publishers Weekly

'There's no question that I’d give it five out of five stars. Linda Huber might be a new author, but she’s at the top of her game.' -- Barb Taub

'…I was immediately pulled into the suspense which grabbed hold of me in the first paragraph and never ended until the very last sentence.' -- Something Wordy

'…a gripping premise, and it's a page-turner. Part of what makes the premise so compelling is that the sense of loss and guilt, which is portrayed so vividly, resonates deeply with parents.' --Eclectic Scribblings

'The Cold Cold Sea is beautifully written, capturing the emotions of maternal grief at losing a daughter and exploring a darker side of these emotions that lead to cruelty and trauma.' -- The Crime Warp

'Gripping premise, it is a page-turner. Stayed up well into the night finishing the novel. I couldn't put it down.' -- Mysterious Bibliophile

'A riveting, emotional and brilliantly written page-turner! Stunning and spectacular thriller.' --Judith D. Collins

'Linda Huber has written a wonderful tale that puts the reader through the wringer and then drags them back again. Every suspense filled page is worth it.' -- Ric's Review

'This book excels in its portrayal of an ever-increasingly unstable personality. Her characterisation was actually fantastic, and the main reason why the work captivated me.' -- Inside the mind of a bibliophile

'This is an intelligent read that leaves you reflecting on how you would cope in Jennifer or Maggie’s situation. I found myself feeling a great deal of empathy. Highly recommended.'' -- Blog #northern #crime #reviews

'A very chilling and disturbing story, very well written and put together. It really does keep you on the edge of your seat.' -- I Love Reading

'This story is a brilliant page turning heart-breaking story. The Cold Cold Sea is a very disturbing psychologically that had me hooked from page one. The twist is emotionally unsettling. This story will stay with me for a very long time.'-- I Read Novels


They stared at each other, and Maggie felt the tightness in her middle expand as it shifted, burning its way up - Painful sobs rose from her throat as Colin, his face expressionless now, reached for his mobile and dialled 999. When three-year-old Olivia disappears, her parents are overwhelmed with grief. Weeks go by and Olivia's mother refuses to leave the cottage, staring out at the turbulent sea and praying it didn't claim her precious daughter's life. Not far away, another mother watches proudly as her daughter starts school. Jennifer has loved Hailey for five years, but the child is suddenly moody and difficult, and there's a niggling worry of doubt that Jennifer cannot shake off. As she struggles to maintain control there are gaps in her story that even she can't explain. Time is running out for Maggie at the cottage, and also for Jennifer and Hailey. No-one can underestimate a mother's love for her child, and no-one can predict the lengths one will go to, to protect her family.

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