The Dark Tide

By: Simon McCleave

Narrated by: Alice White

Bestselling phenomenon Simon McCleave is back with a gripping, atmospheric new crime thriller series set on the Isle of Anglesey.

Will there be blood in the water?

Three years ago, DCI Laura Hart was the top Hostage and Crisis Negotiator for the Greater Manchester Police. Then her husband was kidnapped. Despite her best efforts to reason with the criminals, he was brutally murdered.

Now living on the Isle of Anglesey in Wales, Laura is slowly healing. Then she gets a call: armed drug dealers have seized a tourist boat – and her ten-year-old son Jake is on board. There’s no other negotiator available, and the police need her to step up.

With the life of a loved one yet again on the line and memories of the last time she failed still searingly fresh, Laura is living her worst nightmare. Can she lay to rest the ghosts of her past in time to save her son?

An atmospheric, edge-of-your-seat read that’s perfect for fans of LJ Ross, Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths.

‘Action-packed! A great thriller in a gorgeous location.’ – international bestselling author Lisa Gardner

'A harrowing story set against a stunning backdrop. Anglesey becomes McCleave's newest brutal playground.’ Morgan Greene

‘The tension keeps you gripped until the last page.’ Rachel McLean

©2022 Simon McCleave (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

‘A pulsating hijack thriller, the first in what promises to be an excellent new Anglesey-set thriller’ CHOICE MAGAZINE

Formulaic

The storylines are very similar to the Ruth Hunter mysteries. The author needs some new ideas to not get so bogged down.

I expected a strong female

Lead character, but Laura Hart wasn’t that lady. The story was good and improved toward the end, but the lead was somewhat needy with lots of unresolved issues that did affect her judgment. If there is another Laura Hart book I’ll try it, but I was disappointed .

McCleave Fan

Enthralling fast-paced story. Love the atmosphere created by the author, makes me want to visit Wales. Great narration.

Excellent first book!

This was an excellent book to listen and read! It had a great cast of characters with great development, and lots of action. I’m looking forward to the second book to find out what happens next! 

Great Book to start Series

Great beginnings ! Looking forward to reading more from this author. Love learning more about Wales.