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Blair Dubh Trilogy #2
The Drowning Tide
Part two of the Blair Dubh Trilogy.
While Glasgow is in the grip of a relentless heatwave a riot breaks out in its toughest prison. Amid the chaos and carnage John Docherty, one of the most violent and reviled prisoners, manages to escape. After years of dreaming up the worst tortures his twisted mind can concoct he is now free to carry them out on the people he holds responsible for destroying his life. At the top of that list is Freya Donaldson.
Craig and Freya have been happily married for two years, the trauma of The Elemental murders firmly behind them in the wake of their new life together. Between the devastating news that they may never have their longed-for baby and the ceaseless harassment from Craig's insane ex-girlfriend, they decide to take a cruise down the west coast of Scotland to get away from it all for a while.
Unforeseen circumstances force them to stop at Blair Dubh, the village where they both grew up and the scene of The Elemental murders. Unknown to them they are being stalked through the village, those with malevolent intentions determined to destroy their idyllic new life.
When first their boat then the graves of Freya's parents are vandalised they realise someone wants to hurt them. As the attacks on her increase in ferocity, Freya fears this time she won't be so lucky and she'll end up in the Blair Dubh graveyard, the scene of so many of her nightmares, buried alongside the victims of the two killers she managed to escape. Evil has returned to Blair Dubh and it's determined to consume her.
Contains strong language and scenes of violence. Please note, this is not a stand-alone novel but the second part of a series.
While Glasgow is in the grip of a relentless heatwave a riot breaks out in its toughest prison. Amid the chaos and carnage John Docherty, one of the most violent and reviled prisoners, manages to escape. After years of dreaming up the worst tortures his twisted mind can concoct he is now free to carry them out on the people he holds responsible for destroying his life. At the top of that list is Freya Donaldson.
Craig and Freya have been happily married for two years, the trauma of The Elemental murders firmly behind them in the wake of their new life together. Between the devastating news that they may never have their longed-for baby and the ceaseless harassment from Craig's insane ex-girlfriend, they decide to take a cruise down the west coast of Scotland to get away from it all for a while.
Unforeseen circumstances force them to stop at Blair Dubh, the village where they both grew up and the scene of The Elemental murders. Unknown to them they are being stalked through the village, those with malevolent intentions determined to destroy their idyllic new life.
When first their boat then the graves of Freya's parents are vandalised they realise someone wants to hurt them. As the attacks on her increase in ferocity, Freya fears this time she won't be so lucky and she'll end up in the Blair Dubh graveyard, the scene of so many of her nightmares, buried alongside the victims of the two killers she managed to escape. Evil has returned to Blair Dubh and it's determined to consume her.
Contains strong language and scenes of violence. Please note, this is not a stand-alone novel but the second part of a series.
226 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 28, 2014
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Heather Atkinson
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Author of over seventy books so far. Living on the beautiful west coast of Scotland with my husband, twin daughters and a cat called Mavis, although I am originally from Lancashire in the north of England.
My tastes in all things are eclectic, which extends to my writing. Although I primarily write crime books - especially gangland thrillers - I also write gothic historical romance and fantasy. I publish on Amazon Kindle and some of my novels are available in paperback too. I also have a traditional publishing contract with Boldwood Books.
When I'm not writing - which isn't very often - I enjoy reading Daphne Du Maurier, Edgar Allan Poe, Shirley Jackson, MR James and the Brontes, among many others. I also enjoy swimming, walking and spending time with my family.
**MY NEXT SELF PUBLISHED BOOK, DEADLY GAMES (BLAGGER'S CODE SERIES #6) WILL BE RELEASED ON 29TH SEPTEMBER 2024 ONLY ON AMAZON KINDLE**
Author of over seventy books so far. Living on the beautiful west coast of Scotland with my husband, twin daughters and a cat called Mavis, although I am originally from Lancashire in the north of England.
My tastes in all things are eclectic, which extends to my writing. Although I primarily write crime books - especially gangland thrillers - I also write gothic historical romance and fantasy. I publish on Amazon Kindle and some of my novels are available in paperback too. I also have a traditional publishing contract with Boldwood Books.
When I'm not writing - which isn't very often - I enjoy reading Daphne Du Maurier, Edgar Allan Poe, Shirley Jackson, MR James and the Brontes, among many others. I also enjoy swimming, walking and spending time with my family.
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February 2, 2020
The Drowning Tide ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Well Heather Atkinson done it again, I love how she writes her series & getting to knit the characters a bit more each book. I enjoyed this book & look forward to reading the third & final book in this series⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Well Heather Atkinson done it again, I love how she writes her series & getting to knit the characters a bit more each book. I enjoyed this book & look forward to reading the third & final book in this series⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
February 15, 2020
Wow !!
Where do I start, I loved this book it's full of murderers, psychos , police but also village life and all who abide there. Freya and Craig are still battling with mad Mandy and Donaldson. It's a smashing read and I. Just going to start the next one.
Where do I start, I loved this book it's full of murderers, psychos , police but also village life and all who abide there. Freya and Craig are still battling with mad Mandy and Donaldson. It's a smashing read and I. Just going to start the next one.
April 15, 2019
Must read
Another fantastic book by heather Atkinson . I've already bought book 3 in this great trilogy and I can't wait to start reading .....
Another fantastic book by heather Atkinson . I've already bought book 3 in this great trilogy and I can't wait to start reading .....
February 2, 2020
Brilliant
As usual a brilliant read just downloaded the next one in the series, electric light.....Heather Atkinson does it again .......
As usual a brilliant read just downloaded the next one in the series, electric light.....Heather Atkinson does it again .......
December 23, 2020
Another couldn't put downer
Loved Craig and Freya and their adventures in Blair dubh very close to my heart as its in my neck of the woods
Loved Craig and Freya and their adventures in Blair dubh very close to my heart as its in my neck of the woods
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