Against the Tide - by G D Wright (Paperback)

About the Book

'Blood. A broken body. Utter devastation. Her knuckles clenched white. And her wails... They made the world stand still around her.'

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

Book Synopsis

'Blood. A broken body. Utter devastation. Her knuckles clenched white. And her wails... They made the world stand still around her.'

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

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

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.

PRAISE FOR AGAINST THE TIDE

'Oooff!! Shocking discoveries which punch you in the gut' ★★★★★ Reader review

'Great pageturner...hooked throughout' ★★★★★ Reader review

'Devoured this in less than a day!' ★★★★★ Reader review

'The twists--BAM! They pulled the rug out from under me!' ★★★★★ Reader review

'Another absolute knockout from G. D. Wright!' ★★★★★ Reader review

'Dripping with menace and authenticity' PETER JAMES

'Pacy and gripping' LISA JEWELL

'Genius' LOUISE MINCHIN

'A gripping and emotional rollercoaster of a read that does not let up on the tension one bit.' HEIDI PERKS

'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

'G.D. Wright does it all. Emotional tension, pulse-pounding and gritty suspense that feels all too real. Against The Tide is a masterclass in crime writing and G.D. Wright simply gets better and better.' NADINE MATHESON

Review Quotes

PRAISE FOR AFTER THE STORM:

PRAISE FOR INTO THE FIRE:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'Emotional and searing.' S. M. GOVETT

'Exceptional and gripping storytelling.' JO LEEVERS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.