The Gathering Storm

There are no easy choices when the dark clouds gather.

The Gathering Storm follows DI Shona Oliver as her past and present collide when James McGowan, her ex-classmate and now a famous actor, comes to the area to make a Robert Burns biopic. Shona is tasked with keeping him safe during filming on an isolated island in the Solway Firth. Her job becomes much more challenging when a dead man, clad in James's coat, is found on the beach under suspicious circumstances. It appears someone wants James out of the picture.

Meanwhile, Shona faces challenges at home; her husband is on trial for a crime he insists he did not commit. However, if he speaks out, he risks endangering Shona and their teenager daughter. Can Shona keep her head above water and protect her loved ones?

A compulsive, atmospheric crime thriller set in Scotland, perfect for fans of Val McDermid, Ann Cleeves, and Neil Lancaster.

Praise for The Gathering Storm:

'A page turner. The atmospheric setting draws the reader in to the extent that I felt that I was a spectator, chilled by the rain' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

'An interesting plot. Characters are well written and likeable with a strong female detective' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

'An excellent addition to the DI Shona Oliver series. The setting is described perfectly and I really like the characterisation. There is plenty of action and it's full of atmosphere... I highly recommend' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

'Wow, what a book, I could not put it down. Would definitely recommend to others' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

'This was a brilliant story that kept me captivated. I was hooked from start to finish' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

'This series gets even better with each story. Whilst there is a lot going on, the threads are clear, well-defined, and well contextualised... compelling reading' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

'I loved this book! I only just started reading Lynne McEwan's books and can never put them down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review