Dark Water Book 2: Ghost Eye
Ghost Eye
An MM Romantic Thriller (Dark Water Book 2)
He thought he knew everything about his husband’s murder. He was wrong.
Seven years ago, Detective Josiah Raine watched his husband die. He was there that blood-soaked night. He knows what happened. The murderer is dead. The case is closed.
Until now.
A devastating revelation drags Josiah back into the darkness he’s fought desperately to escape—and forces him to confront the truth about that night. What he uncovers will shatter everything he thought he knew.
Meanwhile, Alexander Lytton has become a pawn in his captor’s hands. Stripped of his freedom, forced into prostitution in Ghost Eye City, he clings to the memory of who he once was.
London, 2095. In a drowned world where servants are property and truth is currency, Josiah’s pursuit of justice collides with Alex’s fight for survival. The consequences of two nights of violence years ago are about to converge.
And when they do, nothing will ever be the same.
The Dark Water series continues. Dark water. Deadly secrets. Dangerous love.
⚠️ This series must be read in order, starting with Book 1: Crocodile Tears. Contains dark themes intended for mature readers—see Author’s Notes for content advisory.
Readers are saying:
“THE GASP I GASPED at the plot twist! Maybe I should have seen it coming, but I was just vibing and it completely surprised me.” – Dana, Rainbow Romance Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This story takes everything you thought you knew from the first book and deepens it, twists it, and tears it wide open.” – Storm In A Teacup ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I had such a strong reaction in the middle of the night reading that my husband woke up and I just had to try to explain it!” – Nicole ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tropes:
- Second Chance
- Forbidden Romance
- Enemies to Lovers
- Murder Mystery/Criminal Investigation
- Touch-Starved/Emotional Awakening
Reader Reviews For Ghost Eye
“Once again, I was completely addicted to this book, and honestly could have kept reading for another 500 pages… I’m once again in awe of Xanthe’s ability to write rich, flawed, completely believable people…
THE GASP I GASPED at the plot twist! Maybe I should have seen it coming, but I was just vibing and it completely surprised me. I have a feeling it’s not the last twist we’re going to get in this series…”
“The slow burn of Joe & Alex does heat up in this book! 
There were definitely moments of questions answered & twists I maybe should have, but didn’t see coming! (I had such a strong reaction in the middle of the night reading that my husband woke up and I just had to try to explain it!)”
“Alex’s past continues to be absolutely gut-wrenching—hard to read, but incredibly important. And that plot twist?! I did not see it coming in book one at all and I loved it.”
“I have been amazed at the length of the story, and amazing detail the author has put into this huge, crazy story, to get us near to closure. I’m so excited for the next part. Bring it on! I absolutely loved reading this story.”
“Another absolute read for me!!!
I rarely enjoy a second book in a series like the first one, but this blew me away just as much as the first one did. The history of the characters and the time jumps into the past make so much sense for the development of the characters and to understand where they’re coming from.”
When you’ve just lost the love of your life…
He took Peter’s hand and held it against his cheek. There would be no more caresses, no kisses, no touching, and teasing, and loving – it was all gone. His fingers closed around Peter’s wedding ring.
“With this ring, I thee worship,” he said, removing the ring and placing it in his inside jacket pocket, next to his heart. “I’ll never let you go, Peter. There will be nobody else. Who could ever compare to you?” He pressed a final kiss to Peter’s forehead and then left the room.
When he arrived home, Hattie came running to greet him, her tail wagging enthusiastically. Despite her warm presence, the house felt cold and empty.
She looked up at him with big brown eyes and then wandered over to the door and waited expectantly for Peter. She was Peter’s dog – he’d rescued her, and she’d lived with him her entire life. Josiah realised that she’d lost the love of her life, too.
“Sorry, old girl, but he’s not coming home,” he told her, and that was when it hit. This was it – a lifetime of Peter never coming home again. His legs wouldn’t hold him up, and he sank to the floor. Hattie ran over to him with a questioning whine. He put his arms around her and buried his face in her fur.
“It’s just you and me now, Hattie,” he mumbled. “I’m sorry, I know I’m a poor substitute for him. I’m so sorry, old girl – I let you down. He’s gone.”
She whined again and nuzzled his neck, and he held her tight, breathing in the scent of her thick, dark fur.
