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The Rising Tide

Vera Stanhope, Book 10

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The Rising Tide

By: Ann Cleeves
Narrated by: Janine Birkett
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Vera Stanhope, star of ITV’s Vera, returns in the tenth novel in number one bestseller Ann Cleeves’s acclaimed series.

Fifty years ago, a group of teenagers spent a weekend on Holy Island, forging a bond that has lasted a lifetime. Now, they still return every five years to celebrate their friendship, and remember the friend they lost to the rising waters of the causeway at the first reunion.

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 . . .

©2022 Macmillan Publishers International Limited (P)2022 Macmillan Publishers International Limited Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Thriller Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Crime

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Critic reviews

'In a world where celebrities debut on bestseller charts, Cleeves is an old-school crime writer in every sense, working her way up the list over years, building a readership while honing her craft.' Brian McGilloway

'Birkett is superb at creating voices for the diverse cast of relatable characters who are imbued with unique accents and distinct personalities. Her engaging narrative style sweeps the listener along, generating suspense and a thoroughly compelling listen.' - AudioFile
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Another really good story by Ann Cleeves which was very well narrated. I enjoyed every minute.

Another brilliant Ann Cleeves book.

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Started off slow almost lost interest but then understood why as story unfolded. Thought Joe’s voice to slow, plodding deliberate not as I imagine him so narration not up to scratch - very slow and deliberate particularly at the start - needed more “spring” in the narration

Great Stiry

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Full of the plot twists and turns you expect from a Vera Stanhope book to keep you listening

Slow start but worth sticking with

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Another interesting Vera story, but in this one a few things about the characters just didn’t add up. I can accept that it can be true that not all elderly folk had grown wiser or nicer with age, but the twist didn’t add up for me, it was almost like the author had to take a pic in the end who had done it, and then make it fit somehow. Also the ending was very sad and upsetting. But still a good book.

Enjoyed the story but not the ending

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Not sure how Vera got to where she did with the killer, but very enjoyable and entertaining listen. Would buy more stories for when I'm painting again.

thoroughly enjoyable

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Vera as magnificent as ever . Enjoyed every moment everything you’d want from a good old fashioned whodunnit
Start from book one and work towards this plot driven story

Big & beautiful

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The performance spoilt this book at the beginning I couldn't get away with the so called voices of Joe and Vera. Joe sounded like a thick Geordie. I continued and I'm glad I did I love Ann Cleeves books.

I was about to give up!

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book, the story, the narration and the setting.
Would happily recommend to any Anne Cleeve fans.

Excellent listen, Vera at her best!

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Absolutely adored this story, and Vera seems to be back in full form. The last two books I read didn’t leave me satisfied, but this one certainly have. I enjoyed every minute of it.

Vera is back

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A good story, probably not her best, bust still enjoyable. Vera is always a force of nature. I liked the narrator, she can convey the characters in a poignant way

Classical Ann Cleeves

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