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'A compelling mystery with a breathtaking twist - an irresistible slice of Brighton noir' M.J. Arlidge, bestselling author of Into the Fire 'A race against time, in every sense. A beautifully written crime thriller set against an atmospheric Brighton backdrop' Elly Griffiths, bestselling author of The Killing Time Arthur Cotton is losing his once sharp mind to dementia. But when a body washes up on Brighton beach, fragments of his dangerous past begin to surface. Fifty years ago, he kept the books - and the secrets - of Brighton's criminal underworld. Retirement came with one rule: to keep his mouth shut. Susan Cotton thought she knew her father. She was wrong. Now, old enemies are paying attention to Arthur. And Susan's busy yet predictable life caring for others - her elderly patients, her adult daughter Ruby - is about to unravel. To protect Arthur, Susan must turn detective and discover a Brighton she barely recognises. A city of gangsters, hidden violence and explosive lies, with every revelation pulling her family closer to danger. Taking the reader from the smoky nightclubs of 1960s Brighton to the bustling tourist city of today, The Darkest Tide is a gripping thriller about family, memory and the deadly cost of long-buried secrets. 'This is crime fiction at its best: the evocative setting, page-turning pace and cleverly woven plot' Charlotte Philby, author of Dirty Money 'Full of tension and atmosphere, The Darkest Tide is novel of guilt and redemption' Natalie Marlow, author of Needless Alley

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Praise for Peter Hanington-- Hanington has true talent * The Times * This adrenaline-laced adventure packs a mighty punch. * Irish Independent * Smart and topical. * Financial Times * Thoughtful, atmospheric, and grippingly plotted. * The Guardian * Peter Hanington has a journalist's nose for stories * Shots Mag * A compelling, fast-paced thriller. * Sun *

Praise for Peter Hanington-- Hanington has true talent * The Times * A natural storyteller -- John Humphrys Peter Hanington has a journalist's nose for stories * Shots Mag *

A race against time, in every sense. A beautifully written crime thriller set against an atmospheric Brighton backdrop -- Elly Griffiths, bestselling author of * The Killing Time * A compelling mystery with a breathtaking twist - an irresistible slice of Brighton noir. * M.J. Arlidge, bestselling author of Into the Fire * As with all the best crime writers, Peter Hanington shines a light into the darkest corners of society, throwing into relief both the shadow and the light. This is crime fiction at its best: the evocative setting, page-turning pace and cleverly woven plot. But what stands out for me here are the characters who, even at their most brutal and flawed, are always human, and always utterly believable -- Charlotte Philby, author of * Dirty Money * Full of tension and atmosphere, The Darkest Tide is novel of guilt and redemption. Hanington's often visceral writing is superb, and his plotting a masterclass -- Natalie Marlow, author of * Needless Alley * Praise for Peter Hanington-- Hanington has true talent * The Times * This adrenaline-laced adventure packs a mighty punch. * Irish Independent * Smart and topical. * Financial Times * Thoughtful, atmospheric, and grippingly plotted. * The Guardian * Peter Hanington has a journalist's nose for stories * Shots Mag * A compelling, fast-paced thriller. * Sun *

A race against time, in every sense. A beautifully written crime thriller set against an atmospheric Brighton backdrop -- Elly Griffiths, bestselling author of * The Killing Time * Praise for Peter Hanington-- Hanington has true talent * The Times * This adrenaline-laced adventure packs a mighty punch. * Irish Independent * Smart and topical. * Financial Times * Thoughtful, atmospheric, and grippingly plotted. * The Guardian * Peter Hanington has a journalist's nose for stories * Shots Mag * A compelling, fast-paced thriller. * Sun *

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Peter Hanington is a writer and journalist. His critically acclaimed William Carver thrillers begin with A Dying Breed and star the eponymous old-school radio journalist against a backdrop of high-stakes international espionage. He is also the author of the Susan Cotton series of crime novels, which are set in Brighton and begin with The Darkest Tide. Peter worked as a radio journalist for over twenty-five years including stints at Radio 4, the BBC World Service, The World Tonight and sixteen years on the Today Programme. He lives in London with his wife and has two grown-up children living in Glasgow.

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