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The Blood Tide

DS Max Craigie, Book 2

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The Blood Tide

By: Neil Lancaster
Narrated by: Angus King
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‘Think Jack Reacher fronting Line of Duty’ Ian Rankin

You get away with murder.
In a remote sea loch on the west coast of Scotland, a fisherman vanishes without trace. His remains are never found.

You make people disappear.
A young man jumps from a bridge in Glasgow and falls to his death in the water below. DS Max Craigie uncovers evidence that links both victims. But if he can’t find out what cost them their lives, it won’t be long before more bodies turn up at the morgue…

You come back for revenge.
Soon cracks start to appear in the investigation, and Max’s past hurtles back to haunt him. When his loved ones are threatened, he faces a terrifying choice: let the only man he ever feared walk free, or watch his closest friend die…

LONGLISTED FOR THE 2022 McILVANNEY PRIZE FOR SCOTTISH CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR! Max, Janie and Ross return in the second gripping novel in this explosive Scottish crime series.

Readers LOVE The Blood Tide

Line of Duty on steroids… It just never lets up!’ John Barlow

The Blood Tide grabs you from page one and doesn’t let go. Be warned: don’t sit down planning to read only a few pages!’ Kate London

‘Tightly plotted, tense and thrilling. Neil Lancaster just gets better and better’ Marion Todd

‘You can’t beat the voice of experience… A rugged tale from a writer who’s done this chilling stuff for real’ Paul Finch

‘A rattlingly good read. The pages practically turn themselves…’ John Sutherland

An absolutely thrilling read from a brand-new star of Tartan Noir. Superb.’ Cass Green

Authentic to a tee. A story to die for. Characters that leap of all the page-turny pages.’ Imran Mahmood

‘What a gripping page-turner – it kept me guessing until the very end’ Michelle Davies

‘I’ve been hooked on this for a few days. It has it all: action, humour, tightly plotted with the most satisfying of endings!’ Chris McDonald

©2022 Neil Lancaster (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Police Procedural Mystery Fiction Suspense Exciting Scary Highlander Scottish Crime

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Kept me guessing.

Another great book from Neil Lancaster. Great storyline and superb narration. Looking forward to reading more of this detective.

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This was a great story from start to finish. Loved the plot characters and narration. Makes your realise how and what corruption can do to society. Although a novel, this does happen in our communities today. A really good listen well worth your time. looking forward to hearing more.

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Love it! More please...

Go Neil and Angus - can't wait for the next!
Surely Max must get DI soon?!

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Loved this book

Such a great combination of all my favourite themes. The complex police procedural, the corruption high up, the all-in protagonist and his intimate but platonic relationships with colleagues. The bad guy who gets badder and the guardian angel who has omnipotent powers, appearing at just the right moments. Complete entertainment.

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Brilliant and just keeps on going!

Having been a regular of JD Kirk I was looking for another series that might fit the bill. Absolutely loving the work from Neil Lancaster, great story, very engaging and keeps you listening!

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Just gets better

I’m a newcomer to Neil Lancaster, DS Craigie and Janie, but an avid fan of UK crime/thrillers, as Amazon can attest by my library. The Blood Tide had it all: strong, believable characters; brilliant and enthralling plot, contemporary subject matter and an unput-downable suspense that had me grateful for Sydney’s traffic.

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Great Scottish story

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book and Angus Taylor is a master narrator. The characters came alive and the pitch and flow of the story always held my attention. Loved the final words and hope Neil’s dudes appreciate his talents as an author. Look forward to the next instalment

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Another bloody great book.
Looking forward to the next one. It was made ever so much better by the narrator.

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"A right old ripper of a story"

Totally enjoyed the ongoing exploits of Detective Max Craigie in Sctland. Thanks so much Neil Lancaster! I'm looking forward to the next ripper of a tale!!

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Love Neil Lancaster

Wow ! Since I purchased the very first book of this Author, I now have all of them !
I’m a great admirer and am stunned at the constant twists that this Author manages to insert.
My eldest Son, a Detective Senior Sergeant, with countless Commendations and a long Career he loves, comes to my mind, during the descriptions of the Stress, the Men and Women in Blue, experience.
Please, never stop putting your imaginations to paper, Mr Lancaster.
Thank you for this second Book.
Am about to start the next one !
Heartiest Congratulations on the Success so well earned.

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