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Bodies in the Water
(2022)(The first book in the Inspector George Zammit series)
A novel by AJ Aberford
'I thought I knew everything about murders in the Med – not so – this series is a fantastic read!’ ROBERT DAWS, AUTHOR OF THE BESTSELLING 'ROCK' CRIME SERIES.
'What a fantastic debut … rattles on at a supercharged pace, leaving the reader waiting expectantly for the next novel in what is destined to be a hugely popular new series.’
J.T. BRANNAN, BESTSELLING THRILLER AND MYSTERY AUTHOR
An unwilling hero
Inspector George Zammit, of the Maltese Pulizija likes a quiet life, keeping his head down and avoiding trouble. But when he investigates a body floating in the waters of Valletta’s Grand Harbour, he soon finds himself entangled in an international criminal plot which leads him on a perilous adventure.
A powerful crime family
Natasha Bonnici is part of a sophisticated Italian crime family whose attentions turn to the oil riches beneath the Libyan desert, where they encounter Abdullah Belkacem, a Libyan militia leader with big ambitions. Nick Walker sells his Maltese online gaming company to a shady purchaser and finds himself at the centre of Europe’s biggest money laundering operation.
Troubled waters
Set against a backdrop of the world of oil smuggling, the turmoil of North Africa and the seemingly unchecked corruption in the Southern Mediterrean, their paths all collide, with disastrous results.
PRAISE FOR BODIES IN THE WATER
‘I am definitely a fan of George and 100% will look forward to reading the next in the series.’ Alex Jones
‘… a cracker. Organised crime, people smuggling, run ins with ISAL and the hapless Detective George Zammit. Tricksy as a Zen novel.’ Pete Fleming
‘Highly emotive and gripping.’ Louise Cannon
‘I really enjoyed it. The writing was crisp and flowed well. The characters were strong and it was interesting how their paths crossed. The pace was excellent.’ ThrillerMan
‘I enjoyed this book immensely … very exciting and unpredictable.’ Sarah Leck
‘What started as a cross between The Godfather and Midsomer Mysteries soon developed into a twisty thriller, full of humour and coincidence where you can't help but root for unlikely hero, Inspector George Zammit.’ Angela Paull
If you like Henning Mankell's Wallander books, or those of Michael Dibden’s Aurelio Zen, you will love Bodies in the Water, with its unique blend of humour, drama and adventure.
George Zammit is to Malta, what Montalbano is to Sicily or Donna Leon’s Commissario Guido Brunetti is to Venice.
Genre: Mystery
'What a fantastic debut … rattles on at a supercharged pace, leaving the reader waiting expectantly for the next novel in what is destined to be a hugely popular new series.’
J.T. BRANNAN, BESTSELLING THRILLER AND MYSTERY AUTHOR
An unwilling hero
Inspector George Zammit, of the Maltese Pulizija likes a quiet life, keeping his head down and avoiding trouble. But when he investigates a body floating in the waters of Valletta’s Grand Harbour, he soon finds himself entangled in an international criminal plot which leads him on a perilous adventure.
A powerful crime family
Natasha Bonnici is part of a sophisticated Italian crime family whose attentions turn to the oil riches beneath the Libyan desert, where they encounter Abdullah Belkacem, a Libyan militia leader with big ambitions. Nick Walker sells his Maltese online gaming company to a shady purchaser and finds himself at the centre of Europe’s biggest money laundering operation.
Troubled waters
Set against a backdrop of the world of oil smuggling, the turmoil of North Africa and the seemingly unchecked corruption in the Southern Mediterrean, their paths all collide, with disastrous results.
PRAISE FOR BODIES IN THE WATER
‘I am definitely a fan of George and 100% will look forward to reading the next in the series.’ Alex Jones
‘… a cracker. Organised crime, people smuggling, run ins with ISAL and the hapless Detective George Zammit. Tricksy as a Zen novel.’ Pete Fleming
‘Highly emotive and gripping.’ Louise Cannon
‘I really enjoyed it. The writing was crisp and flowed well. The characters were strong and it was interesting how their paths crossed. The pace was excellent.’ ThrillerMan
‘I enjoyed this book immensely … very exciting and unpredictable.’ Sarah Leck
‘What started as a cross between The Godfather and Midsomer Mysteries soon developed into a twisty thriller, full of humour and coincidence where you can't help but root for unlikely hero, Inspector George Zammit.’ Angela Paull
If you like Henning Mankell's Wallander books, or those of Michael Dibden’s Aurelio Zen, you will love Bodies in the Water, with its unique blend of humour, drama and adventure.
George Zammit is to Malta, what Montalbano is to Sicily or Donna Leon’s Commissario Guido Brunetti is to Venice.
Genre: Mystery
Praise for this book
"What a fantastic debut - rattles on at a supercharged pace, leaving the reader waiting expectantly for the next novel in what is destined to be a hugely popular new series." - J T Brannan
"I thought I knew everything about murders in the Med - not so - this series is a fantastic read!" - Robert Daws
"I thought I knew everything about murders in the Med - not so - this series is a fantastic read!" - Robert Daws
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