BENEATH THE QUIET WATERS is the gripping first installment in an atmospheric new murder mystery series that will keep readers turning pages deep into the night. The whispers of the lough reveal what the village wants to hide. When Ciara O’Connell arrives in the picturesque village of Lochwood , she believes she’s found the perfect escape—an idyllic retreat far removed from the shadows of her past. Nestled between rolling emerald hills and the still, glassy waters of the lough, Lochwood seems like a place where time stands still, where life unfolds at its own measured pace. With its weathered stone cottages, ivy-draped walls, and the comforting hum of village life, it should have been a sanctuary. But Ciara soon discovers that beauty can be deceiving, and Lochwood is a village where secrets don’t stay buried. The village welcomes her with polite smiles and cautious glances, but beneath their warmth, something lingers—an unease, an ever-present whisper beneath the surface. Lochwood is more than a place; it’s a keeper of long-forgotten stories, a bearer of burdens, and a witness to sins that no tide could ever wash away. The villagers seem to share an unspoken pact, an agreement to guard the past with quiet desperation. As Ciara settles into her new life, she can't ignore the feeling that she is being watched—by the villagers, by the lough itself. Then the whispers begin. At first, they’re barely noticeable, creeping through the cracks of her rented cottage like the shifting winds. But soon they grow louder, more insistent, unraveling threads of a mystery that has remained hidden for decades. What happened in Lochwood all those years ago? And why does the village seem so desperate to keep it secret? The more Ciara digs, the more resistance she faces. The local innkeeper warns her to leave the past alone, the elderly woman down the road offers cryptic warnings, and even her closest new acquaintances seem to keep their distance when she asks too many questions. But Ciara is no stranger to secrets—or to loss—and she refuses to be deterred. As she follows the trail of whispers, she realizes that what lies beneath the quiet waters is more sinister than she ever imagined. With the village closing in around her and danger lurking in unexpected places, Ciara must navigate a tangled web of deception, betrayal, and long-held grudges. Each clue she uncovers brings her closer to a chilling truth—one that someone is willing to kill to protect. ‘Beneath The Quiet Waters’ is a spellbinding tale of obsession, resilience, and the haunting weight of unfinished business. It’s perfect for fans of atmospheric mysteries, psychological thrillers, and slow-burn suspense. Can Ciara uncover the truth before she becomes the next secret the village is desperate to keep? Book #2, The Shadows Beneath the Surface , will be released soon—so grab your copy of Beneath The Quiet Waters now and unravel the mystery before it’s too late.