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by Sue Walker (Author) "Whether you were born and bred here, or you are a tourist from another part of the world, all should sample the delights of the..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd (25 Oct 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0141025670
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141025674
  • Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.8 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 410,999 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Kirstin Rutherford's return to Edinburgh after two years away is tinged with sadness because five months ago her beloved father-in-law, Jamie, drowned in a deep pool in the Water of Leith, known locally as The Cauldron. And no one is sure whether it was a tragic accident, or a suicide, or something much more sinister...One person who may know is the enigmatic Morag Ramsay. For Morag's boyfriend and his lover were murdered at The Cauldron only a few months before Jamie's drowning. Morag was accused of the killings but recently released due to lack of evidence. Convinced Morag holds the key to Jamie's death, Kirstin befriends her. Yet it soon becomes clear that the brittle and unpredictable Morag is a less than reliable witness. And Kirstin's journey is making her suspicious of everyone's motives, including those who died. Who can she trust? And, more importantly, who should she fear?

About the Author
Sue Walker is a television journalist who has worked mostly on miscarriage of justice cases. The Dead Pool is her third novel, following The Reunion and The Reckoning. Born in Edinburgh, she now lives on the Sussex coast. Visit her website at www.sue-walker.com.

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1.0 out of 5 stars One of the worst books I've ever read, 3 Feb 2008
By Clare Hopkins (Southampton) - See all my reviews
This book was so badly written and the behaviour of the characters so unbelievable that I was laughing as I read it. God knows how it got published. The plot, oddly enough, might have been fine or even good in the hands of someone who could write, but each scene was hammed up to the max, and it was cringeworthy to wade through page after page of it. Don't understand what went wrong, since 'The Reckoning', Ms Walker's last novel, was pretty good.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Fair plot, shame about the writing, 1 Aug 2008
By Early Daze (Edinburgh) - See all my reviews
I have to agree with the previous reviewer - there's a plot in there somewhere, but the writing is very poor, and the ending is of the rabbit-from-the-hat variety - it isn't even hinted at in the rest of the book. I felt duped by the other reviews.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended, 17 Mar 2008
By J. McNeill (London) - See all my reviews
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Have read all three of Sue Walkers books and pleased to say that yet again she has written a page turner. Her books keep me gripped throughout. I have no hesitation in recommending this book. Looking forward to the next one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fab Read
I have just finished reading this book which kept me gripped the whole way through. Lots of twists and turns I thoroughly enjoyed it. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Cazza B

5.0 out of 5 stars Another brilliant book from Ms Walker
This is a real page-turner, like all other books by the brilliant Sue Walker. I could almost see all the places that she describes and, disturbingly enough, recognise some of the... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Sasha K

5.0 out of 5 stars Sue does it again!
I've just finished The Dead Pool and am glad to say that I Have thoroughly enjoyed another of Sue Walker's brilliant books! Read more
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I was gripped by this book. The imagery stayed with me for days after reading it. The author,Sue Walker,gives a great sense of place and the turbulent waters here reflect the... Read more
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