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  • The Killing Tide

  • Rhona MacLeod, Book 16
  • By: Lin Anderson
  • Narrated by: Sally Armstrong
  • Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (33 ratings)

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By: Lin Anderson
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Summary

The Killing Tide by Lin Anderson sees forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod investigating a mysterious abandoned ship that 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....

©2021 Lin Anderson (P)2021 Macmillan Publishers International Ltd

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"A cracking story told at breakneck speed." (Scotland on Sunday)

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MS LIN ANDERSON

I LOVE THE RHONA MC SERIES I HAVE PURCHASED EVERY ONE FROM AUDIBLE I LIVE NOW IN GREENOCK BUT HAVE LIVED IN VARIOUS PARTS OF SCOTLAND WHILE I KNOW ARTISTIC LICENCE IS ALLOWED I WANT TO PULL YOU UP ON A POINT IN THIS BOOK SUNNY GOVAN IS NOT IN THE EAST END OF GLASGOW LOL LOL APART FROM THAT AND ME ACTUALLY BEING BROUGHT UP IN EAST KILBRIDE AND THE ONLY 2 SCHOOLS 1 CATHOLIC 1 NON DINOMINATION ( SPELLED WRONG) WAS IN THE AREA OF THE MURRAY ST LOUISE AND HEATHERY KNOWNE . I AM NOW ON THE LAST BOOK IN THE SERIES THANK YOU FOR GREAT STORIES AND A GREAT NARRATOR

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Another great outing for our favourite characters

Lots to enjoy about this book. All our favourite characters are back, and some new ones join them.
The premise is original and interesting. The murders are quite gruesome but well handled and not dwelt on.

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Anglophobia is distracting

This author reeeally doesn't like English people - all lazy caricatures: evil, corrupt, incompetent etc

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