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The Burning Tide

By: William Shaw
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A desperate plea for help leads to a sinister mystery in this gripping new crime novel set in Devon.

'Crime fiction at its very best, a knotty mystery' Elly Griffiths

'Terrific … Perhaps his best yet' Ann Cleeves

A SCORCHING SUMMER

Down in the seaside town of Teignmouth, ex-Met detective Eden Driscoll grows restless after a long summer caring for his nine-year-old nephew.

A DESPERATE PLEA

When a man knocks at Eden’s door desperate for help, claiming someone is trying to kill him, Eden jumps at the chance to solve a mystery. But before he can ask more questions, the stranger disappears.

A DEADLY FIRE

The cry for help came too late – that same night a house along the coast is burnt to the ground, and a man’s remains are discovered among the rubble. In the days after, Eden’s curiosity only grows. He soon finds himself investigating, and begins to uncover a web of deception, jealousy and corruption.

Crime Thrillers Mystery Police Procedurals Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives

Critic Reviews

‘I’ve always loved Shaw’s writing – the clarity of the prose and the terrific characterisation – but I think The Red Shore is perhaps his best yet’ Ann Cleeves

The Red Shore is crime fiction at its very best, a knotty mystery combined with a compelling personal story, set in a beautifully evoked landscape. I can’t wait to read more about Eden Driscoll’ Elly Griffiths

‘Shaw proves, once again, that he is the undisputed king of seaside noir’ Vaseem Khan

‘A gripping and wonderful thriller – and what a treat to know it is the first in a series’ Nicci French

‘William Shaw is yet to write a bad sentence, and The Red Shore continues that remarkable trend. Expertly paced with beautifully drawn characters, William weaves a plot that’s twistier than a cramping snake into the stunning setting of a small Devon fishing town. Highly recommended’ M. W. Craven

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