The Rising Tide: A Vera Stanhope Novel

Ann Cleeves

Sep 2022 · Vera Stanhope Book 10 · Sold by Minotaur Books

About this ebook

From Ann Cleeves—New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of the Vera and Shetland series, both of which are hit TV shows—comes the stunning tenth Vera Stanhope novel, The Rising Tide, a powerful novel about guilt, betrayal, and the longheld secrets people keep.

A New York Times and USA Today Bestseller — Soon to be an episode of the hit TV show Vera

"Ann Cleeves is one of my favorite mystery writers."—Louise Penny

For fifty years a group of friends have been meeting regularly for reunions on Holy Island, celebrating the school trip where they met, and the friend that they lost to the rising causeway tide five years later. Now, when one of them is found hanged, Vera is called in. Learning that the dead man had recently been fired after misconduct allegations, Vera knows she must discover what the friends are hiding, and whether the events of many years before could have led to murder then, and now . . .

But with the tide rising, secrets long-hidden are finding their way to the surface, and Vera and the team may find themselves in more danger than they could have believed possible . . .

Ratings and reviews

Could not put it down! As always I love Vera and the descriptions of the Northumberland setting. Also love the very subtle themes of gentrification, aging, and the environment. Ending a bit abrupt so I wonder about the next book.

This newest installment of the world of Vera Stanhope is sad and depressing. I found no light at the end and felt deeply for the middle aged inspector, who has no life outside of her job. This was a difficult read, full of twists, turns and heaviness. A good read, but do not expect any warm fuzzies.

About the author

ANN CLEEVES is the multi-million copy bestselling author behind three hit television series—Shetland, starring Douglas Henshall, Vera, starring Academy Award Nominee Brenda Blethyn, and The Long Call, starring Ben Aldridge—all of which are watched and loved in the United States. All three are available on BritBox.

The first Shetland novel, Raven Black, won the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger for best crime novel, and Ann was awarded the CWA Diamond Dagger in 2017. She was awarded the OBE in 2022 for services to reading and libraries. Ann lives in the United Kingdom.