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There are no easy choices when the dark clouds gather...
A compulsive, atmospheric crime thriller set in Scotland, perfect for fans of Val McDermid, Ann Cleeves and Neil Lancaster.
DI Shona Oliver’s past and present collide when James McGowan, her ex-classmate – now a famous actor – comes to the area to make a Robert Burns biopic. Shona is tasked with keeping him safe during filming on an isolated island in the Solway Firth, and her job is made much harder when a dead man wearing James’s coat is found on the beach in suspicious circumstances. It seems someone wanted James out of the picture.
Meanwhile, Shona has her hands full at home too; her husband is on trial for a crime he claims he did not commit, but if he speaks out he risks his wife and their teenage daughter coming to harm. Can Shona keep her head above the waves and protect those around her?
Review:
Book 4 in the series, the series picks up after a bit of time after the last book, with Shona's husband now on trial, their B&B business on hold, and because of the notoriety, she is being sidelined. So when the opportunity comes to go on set and liason with the set security, it's better than sitting at home. Little does she know that it won't be as simple as she thinks. As things get worse, with the trial, at home, and on set, she soon realizes there may be more than one issue at hand. A welcome entry to the series, it's perfect for current fans and new ones alike.
About the Author:
Glasgow-born Lynne McEwan is a former newspaper photographer turned crime author. She’s covered stories including the Fall of the Berlin Wall and the first Gulf War in addition to many high profile murder cases. Her DI Shona Oliver series is set on the beautiful Solway Firth which forms the border between Scotland and England, and where Shona is also a lifeboat volunteer. Lynne is a graduate of the University of East Anglia's Creative Writing programme and splits her time between Lincolnshire and Scotland.
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