<p><b>An abandoned ship sweeps ashore in the Orkney Isles &ndash; and a global conspiracy unfurls. <i>The Killing Tide</i> is the sixteenth book in Lin Anderson's forensic crime series featuring Rhona MacLeod.<br><br>'One of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction' &ndash; <i>Daily Mail</i></b><br><br>After a fierce storm hits Scotland, a mysterious cargo ship is discovered in the Orkney Isles. Boarding the vessel uncovers three bodies, recently deceased and in violent circumstances. Forensic scientist Dr Rhona MacLeod&rsquo;s study of the crime scene suggests that a sinister game was being played on board, but who were the hunters? And who the hunted?<br><br>In Glasgow, DS Michael McNab is called to a horrific incident where a young woman has been set on fire. Or did she spark the flames herself?<br><br>As evidence arises that connects the two cases, the team grow increasingly concerned that the truth of what happened on the ship and in Glasgow hints at a wider conspiracy &ndash; one that stretches down to London and beyond, to a global stage. Orcadian Ava Clouston, renowned investigative journalist, believes so and sets out to prove it, putting herself in grave danger.<br><br>When the Met Police challenge Police Scotland&rsquo;s jurisdiction, it becomes obvious that there are ruthless individuals who are willing to do whatever it takes to protect government interests. Which could lead to even more deaths on Scottish soil . . .<br><br><b>'Enthralling' &ndash; <i>The Guardian</i></b><br><br><b>'A cracking story told at breakneck speed' &ndash; <i>Scotland on Sunday</i><br><br>'The best Scottish crime series since Rebus' &ndash; <i>Daily Record</i></b><br><br><i>The Killing Tide</i> is the sixteenth book in the Rhona MacLeod series by Lin Anderson. It is followed by <i>The Wild Coast</i>.<br><br><b>Readers love <i>The Killing Tide</i>:</b><br><br>'Gritty, menacing and unputdownable'<br>'Instantly I was glued to this mystery, couldn&rsquo;t turn the pages fast enough'<br>'Roll on the next book in the series'<br><br>Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Martina Cole and <i>Silent Witness</i>.</p>