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G.N. Smith

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The flood waters are rising. And so is the body count…

 

Police officer Fiona MacLeish has been ordered to step back from her role in Police Scotland. Haunted by the murder of her parents, she’s dangerously close to breaking point: and is back in her remote childhood home nestled in a valley on the Scottish border. But there’s a terrifying storm coming…

When Fiona finds the bloodied body of a neighbour in their flooded house, a chill runs through her veins. The bruising around his throat tells Fiona someone wanted this elderly man dead. And with the torrential rain cutting the farming village off completely, the murderer must still be nearby.

 

But flood waters continue to rise, and landslides force Fiona to take shelter with a crowd of locals at the highest-standing farm. Then, another victim is found, with more suspicious wounds. Trapped at the farm with a killer, with no hope of outside help, can Fionacatch them before more of the isolated community become victims?

 

The Flood is the first book in the Fiona MacLeish series. With an unforgettable setting, a strong female lead and packed with twists, this is the perfect read for fans of J.M. Dalgliesh, J.D. Kirk and Simon McCleave.

 

Read what everyone is saying about The Flood:

 

‘I read this book in one day. It had me on the edge of my seat and didn't want to put it down. I had to know what happened!! I would definitely recommend.’ @70booklover, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘Wow! That just about sums it up right there! Twist, turns, suspense, THRILLER! I loved how much this book made me hold on with both hands! One chapter after another!… Fantastic!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘Fantastic… Had me hooked from page one… So vivid that I felt as if I was standing there with Fiona MacLeish watching everything unfold… I would definitely give more than 5 stars if it was possible.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘Atmospheric and tense… Had me hooked from the off and didn't let go until the final paragraph… A fabulous read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘A delicious page-turner right from the start. Every time I had to put it down, it was all I could think about. I did end up finishing way past my bedtime, just so I would be able to sleep.’ Goodreads reviewer

 

‘An absolute corker of a book… Ah, the tension… The wind screaming past the house, the water rising… I can picture it all… Very well-crafted novel and I can't wait to read the next book in the series!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘I was gripped by this story within the first few pages… Full of twists and turns… The excitement level is through the roof. I couldn't put this book down and wanted to zoom to the end.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Helen McAlpine

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A Fiona MacLeish Crime Thriller

The Flood: A totally unputdownable crime novel

Her hands bang desperately on the window of Fiona’s car door as the wind flaps her pink hair sideways. Through the glass the distraught mother shrieks, ‘Please, you have to find her! You have to find my little girl.’
 
 
 
When eight-year-old Cait Yorke goes missing on a remote island off the coast of the wild Scottish Highlands, PC Fiona MacLeish is quickly sent to investigate. But a gale is gathering force, and Fiona becomes increasingly concerned for a little girl braving the strong winds alone. As Fiona questions the locals, she soon realises that they are hiding many secrets. What is this island, and who really lives here?
 

 Then a boat violently crashes off the coast of the island. On board, Fiona discovers the body of a man who has clearly been murdered. But the killer is nowhere to be found. The only place they can be is on the island with no way out.
 
 
 
Realising a killer is trapped on their island, tensions amongst the locals and Fiona begin to rise. As the gale rages on and the body count continues to rise, will Fiona find the young girl and the killer before they strike again?
 
 
 
The Island is the second book in the Fiona McLeish series, set against remote Scottish backdrops. Fans of JM Dalgliesh, JD Kirk and Simon McCleave will love this character-driven police procedural with a dark twisty plot.
 
Readers love G.N. Smith:
 
‘I'm still shaking from this heart pounding thriller… Chilling! Riveting! Dark! Action Packed! Twisted! Everything a thriller should be!’ The Secret Book Sleuth ?????
 
 ‘Fasten your seat belts and hold on tight… grabs you and pulls you full throttle into his pulse-pounding, gripping and exciting thriller.’ NetGalley Reviewer ?????
 
 ‘Just the right balance of action and suspense… Engaging with the most cleverly crafted jaw-dropping moments sneaking in and what an ending, bloody hell, I had to lie down in a dark room after that! Action, twists, turns and a bloody good story! What more can you ask for?’ Chapter in my Life ?????
 
 ‘From the first page I was totally hooked, it's fast paced, full of suspense and intrigue, it was like being on a rollercoaster that wouldn't stop. Brilliant story… An absolute gem of a book!!!!’ Goodreads Reviewer ?????
 
 ‘What a treasure this book is! I loved every minute of it and I was swept up by the fast paced story.’ B for Bookreview ?????
 
 ‘This is an edge of your seat thriller!’ Goodreads Reviewer ?????
 
 ‘Hooked from the beginning… great action… great flow… great characters. You are completely invested in the outcome.’ Goodreads Reviewer ?????

The Island: A completely gripping and pulse-pounding crime novel

An agonised scream cuts through the roar of the snowstorm. Horrified, Fiona twists around to look at the group of hikers behind her. There are four people, where there should be five…

When police officer Fiona MacLeish stumbles upon a group of fellow hikers in dire trouble in the dramatic peaks of the Scottish Highlands, she has no choice but to help. One of the party has fallen off the path, lying below with the crisp white snow around his head starting to turn scarlet. 

Fiona soon learns the potential accident is actually a deliberate murder. But who would want to hurt this man and why? With visibility worsening and the snowstorm getting worse, Fiona and the group of hikers make it just in time to a nearby shelter. As Fiona questions those in the party, she realises that everyone is keeping secrets about their relationship with the victim. Any one of these hikers could be the killer…

When another brutal attack happens, it is clear that the murderer is still among them. Trapped in a shelter at the top of a mountain, Fiona must move fast and identify the killer before they strike again. When her role as a police officer is revealed, Fiona herself becomes a target. With tensions rising and food running out, she knows she doesn’t have long until more people die. But can she find the killer and save herself and the innocent hikers in time? 
 
The Shelter is the third book in the Fiona MacLeish series, set in the remote Scottish mountains. Fans of J.M. Dalgliesh, J.D. Kirk and Simon McCleave will love this character-driven police procedural with a dark twisty plot. 

Readers love G.N. Smith:

‘I'm still shaking from this heart pounding thriller… Chilling! Riveting! Dark! Action-packed! Twisted! Everything a thriller should be!’ The Secret Book Sleuth ?????

‘Fasten your seat belts and hold on tight… grabs you and pulls you full throttle into his pulse-pounding, gripping and exciting thriller.’ NetGalley reviewer ?????

‘I had to lie down in a dark room after that! Action, twists, turns and a bloody good story! What more can you ask for?’ Chapter in my Life ?????

‘From the first page I was totally hooked, it's fast-paced, full of suspense and intrigue, it was like being on a rollercoaster that wouldn't stop. Brilliant story… An absolute gem of a book!!!!’ Goodreads reviewer ?????

‘What a treasure this book is! I loved every minute of it and I was swept up by the fast paced story.’ B for Bookreview ?????

‘This is an edge of your seat thriller!’ Goodreads reviewer ?????

‘Hooked from the beginning… great action… great flow… great characters. You are completely invested in the outcome.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????

The Shelter: A completely heart-racing and unputdownable crime novel