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RIPTIDE a haunting murder mystery thriller full of twists
The past is never dead and buried.
The remote village of Compton, on the foggy Norfolk coast, holds many memories for PC Sarah Delaney — most of which she’s tried hard to forget. For Compton was the place where her boyfriend had lived — and where he died.
Now she has been sent to investigate a disturbing sighting. Two bodies have been found lying on the mist-covered beach. But by the time Sarah arrives, the tide has come in and the bodies have been washed out to sea.
As a murder investigation is launched, Sarah is forced to confront ghosts that she would rather had remained in the past . . .
Praise for James
‘An accomplished, intriguing story’ - Observer ‘Surprising, disturbing and exciting’ – Scotsman
James Humphreys grew up in East Anglia and now lives in London with his wife and two young children. After working on environmental protection and European negotiations, he is now head of corporate communications in the Prime Minister’s office at Downing Street. Riptide is his second novel, following the critically acclaimed Sleeping Partner.
The remote village of Compton, on the foggy Norfolk coast, holds many memories for PC Sarah Delaney — most of which she’s tried hard to forget. For Compton was the place where her boyfriend had lived — and where he died.
Now she has been sent to investigate a disturbing sighting. Two bodies have been found lying on the mist-covered beach. But by the time Sarah arrives, the tide has come in and the bodies have been washed out to sea.
As a murder investigation is launched, Sarah is forced to confront ghosts that she would rather had remained in the past . . .
Praise for James
‘An accomplished, intriguing story’ - Observer ‘Surprising, disturbing and exciting’ – Scotsman
James Humphreys grew up in East Anglia and now lives in London with his wife and two young children. After working on environmental protection and European negotiations, he is now head of corporate communications in the Prime Minister’s office at Downing Street. Riptide is his second novel, following the critically acclaimed Sleeping Partner.
293 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 14, 2023
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James Humphreys
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James Humphreys (born 1967) is a British political analyst and author. He worked as a civil servant, negotiating environmental legislation with the European Union and later becoming Head of Corporate Communications at the Prime Minister's Office. He was Professor of Government at City University London from 2005 to 2009.[2]
He is a member of the Green Party and became chair of the party in 2008. He is an adviser to the Green Member of Parliament Caroline Lucas.
He further works as a political consultant, for the firm Woodnewton and is a trustee of the Woodland Trust.
(Source: Wikipedia)
James Humphreys (born 1967) is a British political analyst and author. He worked as a civil servant, negotiating environmental legislation with the European Union and later becoming Head of Corporate Communications at the Prime Minister's Office. He was Professor of Government at City University London from 2005 to 2009.[2]
He is a member of the Green Party and became chair of the party in 2008. He is an adviser to the Green Member of Parliament Caroline Lucas.
He further works as a political consultant, for the firm Woodnewton and is a trustee of the Woodland Trust.
(Source: Wikipedia)
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September 8, 2026
Excellent page turner sort of book. I was dubious about reading this new authors books and I'm pleased I took the plunge as it was a most enjoyable experience.
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