*Blog Tour: The Killing Tide by Lin Anderson

Today I'm on the blog tour for the fantastic The Killing Tide - Rhona MacLeod #16 by Lin Anderson. I received a copy of the book* free of charge to enable me to take part in the blog tour.

When three bodies are found on a wrecked ship in the Orkney Isles, forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod is brought in to investigate.

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.

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.

My thoughts?

I can't believe this is book 16! I absolutely love the characters and it's always such a joy to read a new Rhona MacLeod thriller. I was hooked from the very first page.

A storm brings an abandoned ship to the shores of Orkney. Inside are three bodies, people who've met their deaths in a sinister way. Forensic Scientist, Rhona MacLeod is called upon to study the crime scene.

Meanwhile, in Glasgow DS Michael McNab is investigating an incident where a woman was set alight in a random back court. As the investigation progresses it seems it's connected with the Orkney case in some way.

This sends McNab to London, to meet with the Met which sends him into danger. Orcadian journalist, Ava Clouston is keen to piece together the story and finds she has to watch her back as well. 

The story is twisty and fast paced and I loved it. Highly recommend.