The Burning Tide
Eden Driscoll (Book 2)
- Author William Shaw
- Narrator Christopher Bonwell
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date 16 July 2026
- Run Time 9 hours and 26 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Crime and mystery: police procedural, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Psychological thriller, Thriller: organised crime / gangland crime.
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What to expect
A man asks for help. A fire ends a life. A twisting mystery unfolds in a small Devon town…
'Crime fiction at its very best, a knotty mystery' Elly Griffiths
'Terrific … Perhaps his best yet' Ann Cleeves
A SCORCHING SUMMER
Down in the seaside town of Teignmouth, ex-Met detective Eden Driscoll is growing restless after a long summer caring for his nine-year-old nephew.
A DESPERATE MAN'S PLEA
When a man knocks at Eden’s door for help, claiming someone is trying to kill him, Eden jumps at the chance to solve a mystery. But before he can ask more questions, the stranger disappears.
A DEADLY FIRE
That same night a house along the coast is burnt to the ground and human remains are discovered amongst the ashes. In the days after, Eden’s curiosity only grows. He soon finds himself investigating, and begins to uncover a web of deception, jealousy and corruption.
READERS LOVE THE BURNING TIDE…
‘I absolutely adored this book and devoured it over a couple of days!’
‘Fast paced, tautly plotted and a great read’
‘Kept me turning the page long after the light should have gone out’
‘William Shaw is one of the best writers currently creating detective fiction’
‘The mystery of the case was interesting right from the start’
‘You want to know what happens next, but at the same time you don't want the story to end’
‘William Shaw's writing is fluid, brilliantly paced and has a real elegance to admire and enjoy’
‘I think I have found a new author to start reading more of now’
‘There are twists and turns, most of which you don't see coming’
‘The ending was brilliant’
‘Next book now, please!!’
‘Completely enrapturing’
‘I couldn't put it down from the moment I started it’
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| Author | William Shaw |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Christopher Bonwell |
| Series | Eden Driscoll |
| Duration | 9 hours and 26 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9780008720483 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Genre | Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Crime and mystery: police procedural, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Psychological thriller, Thriller: organised crime / gangland crime |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE |
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