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Against the Tide - by  G D Wright (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Against the Tide - by G D Wright (Paperback)

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  • PRAISE FOR AGAINST THE TIDE 'Dripping with menace and authenticity' PETER JAMES'Pacy and gripping' LISA JEWELL'Genius' LOUISE MINCHINIf the truth could destroy you, would you choose to know it?
  • About the Author: Gary Wright joined Kent Police at the age of 18 and worked in a variety of uniformed roles.
  • 416 Pages
  • Non-Classifiable

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PRAISE FOR AGAINST THE TIDE

'Dripping with menace and authenticity' PETER JAMES

'Pacy and gripping' LISA JEWELL

'Genius' LOUISE MINCHIN



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PRAISE FOR AGAINST THE TIDE

'Dripping with menace and authenticity' PETER JAMES

'Pacy and gripping' LISA JEWELL

'Genius' LOUISE MINCHIN

If the truth could destroy you, would you choose to know it?

'The emotion and shock of this book had me in tears more than once' Reader review

DC Vinny Robson has spent his career seeking justice for others, but when an elderly couple are violently murdered in his hometown of Beachbrook, the investigation takes a devastating turn - one that cuts straight through his own family.

As Vinny dives deeper, the case becomes more than a pursuit of a killer - it's a fight against the undertow of his own past. But in chasing the truth, will he finally find justice, or will he drown in the wreckage of everything he thought he knew?

Some truths should stay submerged. But once the tide turns, there's no stopping what comes to light.

An emotional crime drama set on the south coast of England, perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Gillian McAllister and Ann Cleeves.

'Heartbreaking, nerve-shredding, and pulse-pounding.' M. J. ARLIDGE

'G. D. Wright writes crime fiction that packs an emotional punch and this book is no different; gut-wrenching, tear-jerking, and gripping.' JACKIE KABLER

'A gripping crime thriller that combines twists and turns with a deeply emotional narrative. I couldn't put it down. Can't recommend it highly enough.' SIMON McCLEAVE

'Gut punch follows gut punch, all masterfully tied up in an ending I won't forget for a long time to come. Another absolute triumph' NAOMI WILLIAMS

'A beautifully written and unusual combination of a compelling police procedural and a heart-wrenching family tragedy with a totally unexpected ending.' AJAY CHOWDHURY

'G. D. Wright is one of the most astonishing writers of our time. Once again, in Against the Tide, he has plunged incredible characters into impossible situations, then after a whirlpool of twists and turns, he upends reader expectations so you start to doubt yourself. I defy anyone to guess the ending, let alone what Gaz has in store for us next.' GRAHAM BARTLETT



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PRAISE FOR AFTER THE STORM:

'Amazingly fearless and a pure adrenaline ride! When it gets its claws into you, you'll be gasping for air.' LISA JEWELL

'A beautifully written, emotional thriller about loss and consequences. So compelling and tightly plotted I couldn't put it down.' CLAIRE DOUGLAS

'Tense and emotional... A dark beating heart of a novel' GILLIAN McALLISTER

'What an absolute rollercoaster ride. Reminded me of Broadchurch, with its small town feel and its taut, propulsive plot.' JENNIE GODFREY

PRAISE FOR INTO THE FIRE:

'A relentlessly pacy, gripping, and deeply moving story with a twist that hits like a sledgehammer.' LISA JEWELL

'A gripping tale that explores the flip side of heroism, and a rollercoaster ride you will not want to get off!' JANICE HALLETT

'Such humane and compelling writing. Move over, crime giants, there's a new giant in town!' JO CALLAGHAN

'A remarkable book. Genuinely gut-wrenching.' M. W. CRAVEN

'Picks you up and sweeps you along to the most harrowing, devastating conclusion.' JACKIE KABLER

'A tour-de-force of pace, nerve shredding tension.' NEIL LANCASTER

'An emotional gut-punch of a book.' JOHN SUTHERLAND

'If you only read one book this year, Into the Fire has to be it.' GRAHAM BARTLETT

'A relentless surge of suspense from the first page to the shattering finale.' D. S. BUTLER

'Emotional and searing.' S. M. GOVETT

'An emotional rollercoaster with a shocking finale.' SARAH CLARKE

'An utterly compelling human story that doesn't let go.' STUART DODD

'A powerful, deeply emotional and gripping crime drama.' LISA TIMONEY

'My jaw was on the floor. A masterclass... Simply brilliant.' A. A. CHAUDHURI

'Exceptional and gripping storytelling.' JO LEEVERS

'Pace and high-octane drama which will have readers breathless.' L.V. MATTHEWS

'Tense, gripping and hard to put down - another G. D. Wright belter.' SARAH TURNER

'A compelling, human, heart-wrenching read that I couldn't put down!' RUTH IRONS

'A gripping read from start to finish.' RHIANNON BARNSLEY




About the Author



Gary Wright joined Kent Police at the age of 18 and worked in a variety of uniformed roles. At the age of 29, and completely out of the blue, he suffered two cardiac arrests that led to the diagnosis of a life limiting and incurable disease of the heart. Following the implantation of an internal defibrillator into his heart, he was unable to continue policing and retired at the age of 30. He bought a coffee shop in Ramsgate Harbour, and spent years looking out over the sea and dreaming up stories. He now writes full time, committing those very stories to paper.

Dimensions (Overall): 7.81 Inches (H) x 5.06 Inches (W) x .94 Inches (D)
Weight: .59 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 416
Genre: Non-Classifiable
Publisher: Avon Books
Format: Paperback
Author: G D Wright
Language: English
Street Date: August 25, 2026
TCIN: 1006415266
UPC: 9780008763213
Item Number (DPCI): 247-33-7344
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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