The Mermaid's Lament
(2025)(The third book in the Rash Chowdhury Mystery series)
A novel by M J Kernow
Beneath the waves, something ancient waits to be found. And someone is willing to kill to keep it hidden.
When marine archaeologist Dr. Petra Kellaway is found dead inside a diving bell off the Cornish coast, it looks like a tragic accident. But DI Rashid Chowdhury isn’t convinced. The dive computer tells one story. The body tells another.
As Rash and DS Sarah Penrose wade into the murky waters of the investigation, they uncover a web of secrets stretching from the Bronze Age to modern-day Cornwall. At the heart of it all lies a sunken wreck, a priceless artifact, and a shadowy land-owning consortium determined to protect what they claim is theirs — at any cost.
From windswept harbours to university archives, from folklore to forgery, the truth drags the detectives deeper into danger. And when Sarah’s own family history surfaces in the investigation, loyalties will be tested on both sides of the law.
A gripping coastal mystery that blends history, conspiracy, and emotional depth — perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths, Ann Cleeves, and atmospheric British crime fiction.
Genre: Mystery
When marine archaeologist Dr. Petra Kellaway is found dead inside a diving bell off the Cornish coast, it looks like a tragic accident. But DI Rashid Chowdhury isn’t convinced. The dive computer tells one story. The body tells another.
As Rash and DS Sarah Penrose wade into the murky waters of the investigation, they uncover a web of secrets stretching from the Bronze Age to modern-day Cornwall. At the heart of it all lies a sunken wreck, a priceless artifact, and a shadowy land-owning consortium determined to protect what they claim is theirs — at any cost.
From windswept harbours to university archives, from folklore to forgery, the truth drags the detectives deeper into danger. And when Sarah’s own family history surfaces in the investigation, loyalties will be tested on both sides of the law.
A gripping coastal mystery that blends history, conspiracy, and emotional depth — perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths, Ann Cleeves, and atmospheric British crime fiction.
Genre: Mystery
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