Book Synopsis:
‘A cracking story told at breakneck speed’ Scotland on Sunday
The Killing Tide by Lin Anderson sees forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod investigating a mysterious abandoned ship which has swept ashore in the Orkney Isles.
After a fierce storm hits Scotland, a mysterious cargo ship is discovered in the Orkney Isles. Boarding the vessel uncovers three bodies, recently deceased and in violent circumstances. Forensic scientist Dr Rhona MacLeod’s study of the crime scene suggests that a sinister game was being played on board, but who were the hunters? And who the hunted?
Meanwhile in Glasgow DS Michael McNab is called to a horrific incident where a young woman has been set on fire. Or did she spark the flames herself?
As evidence arises that connects the two cases, the team grow increasingly concerned that the truth of what happened on the ship and in Glasgow hints at a wider conspiracy that stretches down to London and beyond to a global stage. Orcadian Ava Clouston, renowned investigative journalist, believes so and sets out to prove it, putting herself in grave danger.
When the Met Police challenge Police Scotland’s jurisdiction, it becomes obvious that there are ruthless individuals who are willing to do whatever it takes to protect government interests. Which could lead to even more deaths on Scottish soil . . .
The Killing Tide is available in ebook and hardback now. You can purchase your copy using the links below.
My Review:
The Killing Tide was a well written, engaging and intelligent crime thriller which was a great addition to one of my favourite crime series.
It was great to be back with Rhona and her team who I have grown fond of throughout this series so they almost seem like old friends. I have always thought they make a great team with each person bringing something different to the story and I especially love the banter between them which is always fun to follow. They all have some very interesting personal lives which were almost as twisty as the crime story that was unfolding at times .
The case was a very interesting one especially as it quickly becomes apparent that there is more to what happened then meets the eye and that someone is desperate to stop Rhoda from discovering the truth. The reader is included in every aspect of the case so that I often felt like one of the team members and I really enjoyed trying to solve the case alongside them. There are some quite detailed descriptions of autopsies in the book which might not be to everyone’s taste but I actually found them really fascinating.
This book drew me in from the start with the many twist keeping me reading as I was desperate to find out what happens. The many different story line were very interesting to follow and all helped create a suspenseful, atmospheric read. I can’t wait to read more in this series and will definitely be recommending it to fans if crime thrillers.
Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Pan Macmillan for my copy of this book.
About The Author:
Lin Anderson is a Scottish author and screenwriter known for her bestselling crime series featuring forensic scientist Dr Rhona MacLeod. Four of her novels have been longlisted for the Scottish Crime Book of the Year, with Follow the Dead being a 2018 finalist. Her short film River Child won both a Scottish BAFTA for Best Fiction and the Celtic Film Festival’s Best Drama award and has now been viewed more than one million times on YouTube. Lin is also the co-founder of the international crime writing festival Bloody Scotland, which takes place annually in Stirling.
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