Blood Tide (Paula Maguire 5): A chilling Irish thriller of murder, secrets and suspense [Paperback]

A missing couple. A lurking killer. A perfect storm.

Forensic psychologist Paula Maguire returns to solve a dark and dangerous case on a small Irish island in the taut and terrifying BLOOD TIDE, the fifth novel in Claire McGowan's acclaimed series. The perfect read for fans of Joy Ellis and Karin Slaughter.

'A brilliantly executed thriller with a haunting and atmospheric setting. Spine tingling' -Sunday Mirror

Called in to investigate the disappearance of a young couple during a violent storm, Paula Maguire, forensic psychologist, has mixed feelings about going back to Bone Island. Her last family holiday as a child was spent on its beautiful, remote beaches and returning brings back haunting memories of her long-lost mother.

It soon becomes clear that outsiders aren't welcome on the island, and with no choice but to investigate the local community, Paula soon suspects foul play, realising that the islanders are hiding secrets from her, and each other.

With another storm fast approaching, Paula is faced with a choice. Leave alive or risk being trapped with a killer on an inescapable island, as the blood tide rushes in...

What readers are saying aboutBlood Tide:

'A veryclever plotwith manyshocking moments. Theisland setting added to the atmosphereas did the ongoing storm. What aterrificbook'

'I caught myselfholding my breathas Ifollowed the characters avidly. This is definitelythe series that keeps on givingandkeeps getting better'

'Amasterfully plotted and executed novel. Thepace never lets up, withnew developments in every chapter. Anexcellentread'

Claire McGowan grew up in a small village in Northern Ireland and now lives in London, where she runs an MA in creative writing at City University. BLOOD TIDE is Claire's sixth crime novel, and the fiftlq