Set on the coastline of Cornwall and the stunning Isles of Scilly, “Hidden Depths” is a financial crime thriller which the author JH Mann, has succeeded in creating an evocative, atmospheric story with an intriguing premise. 

 

The depths of deceit, lies and guilt that Catherine kept hidden was astonishing. I can only imagine how it would play on your conscience, especially in front of your family and to find yourself getting deeper and deeper involved, must have been frightening. I can’t say I took to any of the characters themselves, they were naturally selfish and arrogant but they played their parts to the letter and came across as the villains they were. 

 

I liked how the author incorporated ocean swimming as the backdrop for the story and how pivotal it was to the main character’s defence system. Being a non swimmer myself, I envied Catherine the luxury of the freedom of the sea and understood the feeling of the cold fresh water soothing the soul, from wading in freezing Scottish lochs myself. 

 

The last few chapters were tense and fast paced with an ending that leaves it to the reader to decipher and with an interesting and intriguing plot line, this book made for an entertaining read.