Against the Tide

Paperback Published on: 18/06/2026
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Synopsis

PRAISE FOR AGAINST THE TIDE

‘Dripping with menace and authenticity’ PETER JAMES

‘Pacy and gripping’ LISA JEWELL

‘Genius’ LOUISE MINCHIN

If the truth could destroy you, would you choose to know it?
'The emotion and shock of this book had me in tears more than once' Reader review

DC Vinny Robson has spent his career seeking justice for others, but when an elderly couple are violently murdered in his hometown of Beachbrook, the investigation takes a devastating turn – one that cuts straight through his own family.

As Vinny dives deeper, the case becomes more than a pursuit of a killer – it’s a fight against the undertow of his own past. But in chasing the truth, will he finally find justice, or will he drown in the wreckage of everything he thought he knew?

Some truths should stay submerged. But once the tide turns, there’s no stopping what comes to light.

An emotional crime drama set on the south coast of England, perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Gillian McAllister and Ann Cleeves.

‘A gripping and emotional rollercoaster of a read that does not let up on the tension one bit.’ HEIDI PERKS

‘Heartbreaking, nerve-shredding, and pulse-pounding.’ M. J. ARLIDGE

‘G. D. Wright writes crime fiction that packs an emotional punch and this book is no different; gut-wrenching, tear-jerking, and gripping.’ JACKIE KABLER

'A gripping crime thriller that combines twists and turns with a deeply emotional narrative. I couldn't put it down. Can't recommend it highly enough.' SIMON McCLEAVE

‘Gut punch follows gut punch, all masterfully tied up in an ending I won’t forget for a long time to come. Another absolute triumph’ NAOMI WILLIAMS

‘A beautifully written and unusual combination of a compelling police procedural and a heart-wrenching family tragedy with a totally unexpected ending.’ AJAY CHOWDHURY

‘G. D. Wright is one of the most astonishing writers of our time. Once again, in Against the Tide, he has plunged incredible characters into impossible situations, then after a whirlpool of twists and turns, he upends reader expectations so you start to doubt yourself. I defy anyone to guess the ending, let alone what Gaz has in store for us next.’ GRAHAM BARTLETT

‘G.D. Wright does it all. Emotional tension, pulse-pounding and gritty suspense that feels all too real. Against The Tide is a masterclass in crime writing and G.D. Wright simply gets better and better.’ NADINE MATHESON

Publisher information

  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • ISBN: 9780008763213
  • Number of pages: 416
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 26 mm
  • Weight: 280g
  • Languages: English

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Against the Tide
Against the Tide
This is the third book in the excellent series featuring DS Sue Willmott and, to get the very best out of her, other series characters, and the series itse... READ MORE
Ashrae
Against the Tide
An emotional entertaining police procedural
The third in the DS Sue Willmott Series set in the idyllic seaside town of Beachbrooke this is another classic thriller both extremely tense and highly emo... READ MORE
Lynda’s Book Reviews
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Against the Tide
I struggled to put this down!
Wow! Against The Tide follows DC Vinny Robson and DS Sue Wilmott who are investigating a spate of robberies. When an elderly couple are found to have been ... READ MORE
Rachel Hasler
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Against the Tide
Another great book by the author, my favourite of his!
Having read both of Gaz’s two other books, it was great to be back in Beachbrook and this is another great pageturner! This time round, it is the brutal mu... READ MORE
cosylittlereadingcorner
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Against the Tide
don’t miss this series!
Wright has done it again. Against the Tide is a gutsy, brutal thriller that is impossible to put down. Brimming with humanity, and packed with Wright’s tra... READ MORE
Hannah B
Against the Tide
Police Procedural Series
DC Vinny Robson has spent his career seeking justice for others, but when an elderly couple are violently murdered in his hometown of Beachbrook, the inves... READ MORE
Louise Wilson
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Against the Tide
Utterly Heartbreaking
Some books just sit on your shelf. Against the Tide by G.D. Wright will sit in your heart. When DC Vinny is appointed as FLO following the murder of an... READ MORE
Diane Elizabeth Taylor
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Against the Tide
Brilliant!
I really loved this book, it's so well crafted and tightly plotted, as well as being a rollercoaster of emotions. DC Vinny Robinson is a complex, emotional... READ MORE
Martha Brindley
Against the Tide
An unputdownable emotional read
You know you’re in safe hands with Gaz’s books and I have to say that I think Against the Tide is his best one yet! This is book 3 in a series but can easi... READ MORE
A Bookworm Lives Here
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Against the Tide
An outstandily good read
Outstandingly good! The third book in the series featuring DS Sue Willmott, but it can be read as a standalone novel. In fact the two previous books were ... READ MORE
Ann Jones
Against the Tide
Fantastic read
Against the tide G D Wright Is book 3 D S Sue Wilmot series and it is the authors best one yet. In the small town of BeechBrook there has been a series of... READ MORE
Michelle De Alwis
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Against the Tide
Heartbreaking and horrific
An absolutely heartbreaking story that continues to deliver the most devastating scenarios throughout. DC Vinny Robson and DS Sue Wilmott are thrown into t... READ MORE
Pauline Cooper
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Against the Tide
Packs an emotional punch and examines some weighty themes
A spate of armed burglaries has taken place in Beachbrook, and the police are no closer to apprehending the culprits. Their investigation is taken up a not... READ MORE
D Hart
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Against the Tide
Excellent
I literally could not put this down. Deborah Robson’s was drugged and raped, the attacker went on to attack 3 others, he was never caught. Debs met one of ... READ MORE
K MacLean
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Against the Tide
Emotional police procedural
Against the Tide is another absolute knockout from the author - Our third trip to Beachbrook starts with a series of violent burglaries and quickly turns d... READ MORE
Kay RhysEvans
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Against the Tide
An immersive read
What an emotional read. G.D.Wright is back to his best. An elderly couple are murdered in their own home. What is the motive? An immersive read that take... READ MORE
Michelle  Nelder
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Against the Tide
An excellent read.
I really loved this book, it's so well crafted and tightly plotted, as well as being a rollercoaster of emotions. DC Vinny Robinson is a complex, emotional... READ MORE
Martha Brindley
Against the Tide
Emotional rollercoaster with jaw-dropping twists
AD/PR/GIFTED With recent burglaries of homes in Beachbrook escalating, it's not long before an elderly couple are attacked and killed. But is this down to... READ MORE
Angela Edwards
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Against the Tide
A great rollercoaster of a novel.
A great rollercoaster of a novel, beautifully written even thought death is involved! Definitely will read more of the authors novels. Once into the story... READ MORE
Mary Urquhart