Megan and Nick rescue a drowning man who mentions that his family is trapped in a cave and that his mother is dying. He then loses consciousness and so is unable to help them narrow down the location to start searching. So they must figure out on their own where the family is likely to be found.

The book deals with the challenges that refugees face and their exploitation by people smugglers.

Since I was listening to this as an audiobook, I think I missed the part where it is explained why the people who originally arranged for the family to be brought to Cornwall didn't know where they were and didn't get them out.

I didn't like this as much as the previous two books.... but that may be because I was listening rather than reading and so might have missed some bits. ( )

Dunn is very good at creating suspense in her Cornish mysteries. This is the second one I've read that was a page turner through the middle of the book. I am not a fan of these as well as the Daisy Dalrymple ones. The two I originally read didn't grab me but these two did. I like Megan, Nick and Eleanor just fine. For the first time, it awakened in me a desire to visit Cornwall. ( )

Somewhat sad, but good mystery. ( )

The third book in the series and I have to say that with each book I'm growing fonder and fonder of Eleanor, Nick and Megan - I'm even warmng up to DI Scumble. This mystery involves possible people smuggling, although, as you would expect in a series like this the unpleasantness is quickly dealt with. A nice read for a hot and humid afternoon. ( )

A drowning man pulled from the sea in a rocky Cornish cove leads to a desperate search for his stranded family. Sergeant Megan is an appealing character, as is her Aunt Nell. ( )