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Forensic psychologist Paula Maguire returns in BLOOD TIDE, the fifth novel in Claire McGowan’s acclaimed series. If you loved Sharon Bolton’s LITTLE BLACK LIES or Elly Griffiths’ THE WOMAN IN BLUE, you will love this new novel from the author acclaimed as ‘the new Ruth Rendell’ by Ken Bruen.
When ravaged by storms, remote Irish islands become inaccessible… and inescapable.
Two scientists inexplicably disappear from remote Bone Island during a vicious storm, and suspicions are quickly raised about foul play. With her own pressing personal issues and the possibility of her mother still being alive at the forefront of her mind, Paula has other concerns but is determined to help. It quickly becomes apparent though that this island has secrets of its own and despite its idyllic and peaceful guise, its history of loyalties and grudges amongst its small community leads Paula to think a murderer may be at large. But with another storm heading in, will Paula be able to solve the case and leave the island in time? Or will she find herself trapped on an inescapable island with a killer’s sights firmly on her…
(P)2017 Headline Digital
When ravaged by storms, remote Irish islands become inaccessible… and inescapable.
Two scientists inexplicably disappear from remote Bone Island during a vicious storm, and suspicions are quickly raised about foul play. With her own pressing personal issues and the possibility of her mother still being alive at the forefront of her mind, Paula has other concerns but is determined to help. It quickly becomes apparent though that this island has secrets of its own and despite its idyllic and peaceful guise, its history of loyalties and grudges amongst its small community leads Paula to think a murderer may be at large. But with another storm heading in, will Paula be able to solve the case and leave the island in time? Or will she find herself trapped on an inescapable island with a killer’s sights firmly on her…
(P)2017 Headline Digital
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Reviews
A delicious spookiness is added to McGowan's customary mix of complex characterisation and sweat-inducing excitement, offering a new level of chilling thrills
A brilliantly executed thriller with a haunting and atmospheric setting. Spine tingling
A spine-tingling, brilliantly haunting and atmospheric thriller
A complex, disturbing, resonant novel that remains light on its feet and immensely entertaining
Page-turning
The best of the Paula series yet; weird, intriguing, gripping and original
I read The Silent Dead with my heart in my mouth . . . brilliant
A reminder why McGowan has been described as Ireland's answer to Ruth Rendell
This is a powerful and disturbing novel
An intelligent and thought-provoking read and I can't WAIT to see where Paula goes from here!
Another great story in an increasingly impressive series
The perfect mix of drama, intrigue and mystery along with a dash of Northern Irish and Irish history
Nail-biting! The creepy and harsh setting . . . made the events on this island and its inhabitants even more chilling
McGowan has created a world evocative enough to get lost in