The Gathering Storm: An atmospheric, gripping Scottish police procedural

DI Shona Olivers past and present collide when James McGowan, her ex-classmate, comes to the area to make a Robert Burns biopic. Shona is tasked with keeping him safe during filming on an isolated island in the Solway Firth, but when a dead man wearing James' coat is found on the beach, it seems someone wanted James out of the picture. Meanwhile, Shona has her hands full at home, as her husband is on trial for a crime he claims he did not commit. Can Shona keep her head above the waves and protect those around her?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2024
Publisher: Canelo

DI Shona Olivers past and present collide when James McGowan, her ex-classmate – now a famous actor – comes to the area to make a Robert Burns biopic. Shona is tasked with keeping him safe during filming on an isolated island in the Solway Firth, and her job is made much harder when a dead man wearing James' coat is found on the beach in suspicious circumstances. It seems someone wanted James out of the picture.

Meanwhile, Shona has her hands full at home too; her husband is on trial for a crime he claims he did not commit, but if he speaks out, he risks his wife and their teenage daughter coming to harm. Can Shona keep her head above the waves and protect those around her?

A compulsive, atmospheric crime thriller set in Scotland, perfect for fans of Val McDermid, Ann Cleeves, and Neil Lancaster.

Praise for The Gathering Storm:

‘A page turner. The atmospheric setting draws the reader in to the extent that I felt that I was a spectator, chilled by the rain.’ – Reader review

‘An interesting plot. Characters are well written and likeable, with a strong female detective.’ – Reader review

‘An excellent addition to the DI Shona Oliver series. The setting is described perfectly, and I really like the characterisation. There is plenty of action, and it's full of atmosphere … I highly recommend.’ – Reader review

‘Wow, what a book! I could not put it down. Would definitely recommend to others.’ – Reader review

‘This series gets even better with each story. Whilst there is a lot going on, the threads are clear, well-defined, and well contextualised… compelling reading.’ – Reader review

‘I love this series. The characters are well-developed, and the plots are always interesting. I can't wait to see what happens next!’ – Reader review

Weight: 244g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804362310