Beneath Cruel Waters

By: Jon Bassoff

Narrated by: Chris Henry Coffey

A wrenching psychological thriller in the vein of Tana French’s In the Woods, Jon Bassoff’s Beneath Cruel Waters reminds us that the sins of the mothers are the sins of the sons.

Holt Davidson, a Kansas firefighter, hasn’t been back to his hometown of Thompsonville, Colorado, for more than two decades, but when he learns that his estranged mother has taken her own life, he returns for the funeral, hoping to make peace with her memory. He spends the night at his childhood home, rummaging through each room, exploring the past. But instead of nostalgic souvenirs, he discovers a gun, a love letter, and a Polaroid photograph of a man lying in his own blood.

Who is the dead man? Was his mother the one who killed him, and, if so, why? Who sent the love letter? And what role did his sister, institutionalized since she was a teenager, play in this act of violence? As his own traumatic memories begin to resurface, Holt begins an investigation into his mother’s and sister’s pasts—as well as his own.

©2022 Jon Bassoff (P)2022 Blackstone Publishing

Great story with many twists!

This book kept me engaged the whole time. There were several times that I thought I knew the direction of the story, but then it abruptly changed!
Narrator was excellent as well!

WOW

This book was incredible. It was sad and depressing and engaging and mind boggling, and I loved every minute of it.

I’ve listened to this book 3 times.

Chris Henry Coffey was a great narrator.

I will listen to this book again. Loved Holt.

More than one hell of a twist

Riveting and haunting story with devastating twists. Beautifully written and well read, really enjoyed the narrator, highly recommended.

Must Read!

Thrilling! Could read it 10 times. Definitely recommend to anyone a fan of Jon Bassoff’s books.