This was my first encounter with this series and wow I have been missing out. I cannot wait the get my hands on the other books. This crime thriller set in Scotland is full of stunning scenery and brilliant storms. The suspense as the crime is being solved by a remarkable team of law enforcement officials leaves you feeling like you are hanging on a cliff edge. This book is full of action that keeps you guessing as you turn the pages.

Lin Anderson is a wonderful storyteller that manages to keep you engaged from start to finish. There is never a dull moment while you are reading this book. I enjoyed the characters and their interaction. The author’s description of the scenery left me wishing I could visit these beautiful islands. I am looking forward to reading more of the books in the series.

When a storm hits Scotland a mysterious cargo ship is washed ashore. When the coast guard manages to board the ship, they are expecting the grisly scene that awaits them on board. Forensic scientist, Dr Rhona MacLeod is called to investigate and with the help of her team, they need to unravel a complicated web that stretches much further Glasgow.

At the same time, a woman is set on fire during the storm and when DS Michael McNab compares notes with Dr Rhona McLeod, they discover there is a connection between the crimes.

Ava Clouston, an investigative journalist, is home at the family farm in Orkney when the ship is washed ashore, and she is quickly drawn into a dangerous situation as she and her partner digs into the owners of the ship and what happened on board.

This is a brilliantly creative, dark, and twisty crime thriller that had me reading late into the night to find out how the story would end. I loved the scenic detail and the unusual twists. This book is a fantastic read. I am eager to read more of the books in this series. The characters and their interaction make this a book that draws you into its story and leaves you excited for more.

DS Michael McNab is a character that is tough enough to take a punch, while human enough to end up injured making him realistic and extremely appealing. So often the tough guys are just a little too tough. I enjoy how the author kept McNab realistic.

Dr Rhona McLeod left me wondering. I felt I was missing some of her backstory and I need to read the other books in the series to catch up. However, she is a strong, determined workaholic and I look forward to finding out more about her.

This book easily sailed onto my loved list as it transported me to Orkney and Glasgow while I read. If anything, I was left longing to visit Scotland and seeing the beautiful skies.

Crime and thriller fans are in for a treat when they reach for this book. It has everything you need to keep you in suspense right to the last page. Be prepared to be left wanting to read the other books in the series if you haven’t yet. If like me you are new to the series, not to worry – I started with this one and found it highly entertaining even though I haven’t read any of the other books.