The Sea Detective

The Sea Detective

(Author) Mark Douglas-Home
Format: Paperback
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Discover the chilling first mystery in a truly unique crime series you won't be able to put down 'There comes a time when a novel raises the bar for a particular genre, and The Sea Detective does just that for Scottish crime fiction' SCOTSMAN ______ Cal McGill is an Edinburgh-based oceanographer, environmentalist and one-of-a-kind investigator. Using his knowledge of the waves - ocean currents, prevailing winds, shipping records - McGill can track where objects have come from, or where they've gone. So when two severed feet wash up miles apart on two different islands off the coast of Scotland, he Most strangely, forensic tests reveal that the feet belong to the same body. As Cal McGill investigates, he unravels a web of corruption, exploitation and violence, which threatens many lives across the globe. Including his own . . . ______ 'Raises the bar for Scottish crime fiction . . . elegantly written and compelling' The Scotsman 'Excellent' The Literary Review, 'Top Five Crime Books of the Year' 'Promises to be a fine series of detective novels' Sunday Times 'Crime Book of the Month' 'An unusual, interesting and enthralling read' Shotsmag 'A compelling protagonist' The Times Literary Supplement

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Publisher:
National Geographic Books
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
ISBN:
9781405923569
Publish year:
2015
Publish date:
Nov. 5, 2015

Mark Douglas-Home

Mark Douglas-Home is a Scottish author known for his crime fiction series featuring journalist and amateur sleuth Cal McGill. His most famous work, "The Sea Detective," showcases his talent for crafting intricate plots and vivid landscapes. Douglas-Home's contributions to literature lie in his ability to blend suspense with environmental and social issues.

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