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Thunder Bay

A Rebecca Connolly Thriller
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Thunder Bay by Douglas Skelton weaves a gripping crime and thriller narrative set on a remote Scottish island. When a journalist pursuing a story arrives, long-buried secrets and accumulating tensions begin unravelling the tight-knit community. The novel masterfully combines mystery with a haunting sense of atmosphere, delving into themes of regret, betrayal, and the complexities of truth.
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This crime and thriller novel may appeal to you if you enjoy atmospheric settings combined with fast-paced mystery and suspense. The story unfolds with intriguing characters, unexpected twists, and a strong sense of place, making it a thrilling read for those who love to be immersed in a gripping investigation.

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Thunder Bay

Longlisted for the Mcilvanney Prize 2019

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Longlisted for the Mcilvanney Prize 2019

When reporter Rebecca Connolly is told of Roddie Drummond's return to the island of Stoirm, she senses a story. Fifteen years before, he was charged with the murder of his lover, Mhairi. When he was found Not Proven, Roddie left the island and no one, apart from his sister, knew where he was or what he was doing. Now he has returned for his mother's funeral – and it will spark an explosion of hatred, bitterness, and violence.

Defying her editor's wishes, Rebecca joins forces with local photographer Chazz Wymark to dig into the secrets surrounding Mhairi's death, and her mysterious last words of Thunder Bay, the secluded spot on the west coast of the island where, according to local lore, the souls of the dead set off into the afterlife.

When another murder takes place, and the severe weather that gives the island its name hits, she is ideally placed to uncover the truth about what happened that night fifteen years before.

Series: The Rebecca Connolly Thrillers

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Thunder Bay is lauded for its powerful narrative, exquisite language, and gripping suspense, establishing Douglas Skelton as one of Scotland's top crime writers. The book's emotionally truthful tale and intriguing character development keep readers engaged, with its atmospheric setting and unexpected conclusion drawing particular praise. The novel's intensity and craftsmanship ensure it stands out as one of Skelton's best works, drawing comparisons to great Scottish crime literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846974731

Publisher: Birlinn General

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 March 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polygon An Imprint of Birlinn Limited

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 246g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Douglas Skelton was born in Glasgow. He has been a bank clerk, tax officer, taxi driver (for two days), wine waiter (for two hours), journalist and investigator. He has written several true crime and Scottish criminal history books but now concentrates on fiction. Thunder Bay (longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize), The Blood Is Still, A Rattle of Bones and Where Demons Hide are the first four novels in the bestselling Rebecca Connolly thriller series.

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