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The Rising Tide

Vera Stanhope of ITV 1’s Vera Returns in this Brilliant Mystery from the No.1 Bestselling Author
Series: Vera Stanhope
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The Rising Tide by Ann Cleeves follows Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope as she investigates a murder on Holy Island, where a group of friends had gathered for a reunion. As secrets from their pasts unravel, Vera must navigate complex relationships to uncover the truth. This crime thriller delves into themes of loyalty and the impact of time on friendships.
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You might enjoy this book if you love intricately plotted crime novels with a strong sense of place. Set in the atmospheric backdrop of Northumberland, this instalment in the crime series weaves together long-buried secrets and friendships with a gripping murder investigation. The story brings depth to its characters while keeping you on the edge of your seat.

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The Rising Tide

Sunday Times bestselling author of the Shetland and Two Rivers series, Ann Cleeves, returns with the tenth in the acclaimed Northumbrian set Vera Stanhope series, following on from The Darkest Evening, in which a school reunion turns deadly as the tide rises on Holy Island.

Ann Cleeves, returns with the tenth in the acclaimed Vera Stanhope series, in which a school reunion turns deadly as the tide rises on Holy Island.

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Vera Stanhope, star of ITV's Vera, returns in the tenth novel in number one bestseller Ann Cleeves' acclaimed series.

Fifty years ago, a group of teenagers spent a weekend on Holy Island, forging a bond that has lasted a lifetime. Now, they still return every five years to celebrate their friendship and remember the friend they lost to the rising waters of the causeway at the first reunion.

Now, when one of them is found hanged, Vera is called in. Learning that the dead man had recently been fired after misconduct allegations, Vera knows she must discover what the friends are hiding, and whether the events of many years before could have led to murder then, and now.

But with the tide rising, secrets long-hidden are finding their way to the surface, and Vera and the team may find themselves in more danger than they could have believed possible.

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Ann Cleeves crafts a thoroughly engrossing thriller with The Rising Tide, noted for its strong atmosphere and blend of traditional detective work with modern insights into class. The book features the beloved and distinctively blunt detective Vera Stanhope, praised as a standout character within the crime genre. Cleeves is appreciated as a classic crime writer who has consistently honed her craft, steadily building a devoted readership.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509889655

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pan Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 287g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Ann Cleeves is the author of more than thirty-five critically acclaimed novels, and in 2017 was awarded the highest accolade in crime writing, the CWA Diamond Dagger. She is the creator of popular detectives Vera Stanhope, Jimmy Perez and Matthew Venn, who can be found on television in ITV's Vera, BBC One's Shetland and ITV's The Long Call respectively. The TV series and the books they are based on have become international sensations, capturing the minds of millions worldwide. Ann worked as a probation officer, bird observatory cook and auxiliary coastguard before she started writing. She is a member of 'Murder Squad', working with other British northern writers to promote crime fiction. Ann also spends her time advocating for reading to improve health and wellbeing and supporting access to books. In 2021 her Reading for Wellbeing project launched with local authorities across the North East. She lives in North Tyneside where the Vera books are set.

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