Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook release from the Malice of Waves by Mark Douglas-Home, browse by David Monteath.

Investigator Cal McGill uses his understanding of tides, winds and currents to solve mysteries no-one else can.

Five years back, fourteen-year-old Max Wheeler disappeared from a remote control Scottish island. None from the six police and private investigations since have shed any light on what happened.

Unable to release, Max’s family call in Cal McGill – referred to as ‘The Ocean on the subject of The Malice of Waves Detective’ – hoping he’ll force the ocean to give up its secrets. However Cal finds he’s an outsider to a broken family members, and an unwelcome stranger inside a village which includes endured years of suspicion.

Cal knows a violent surprise is getting close to. But what he doesn’t understand is that when it cuts off the island, a killer will dsicover their chance…

‘The Malice of Waves may be the first book literally to give me nightmares … for a crime book that’s surely a mark of differentiation’ Herald

‘Stewing container of intrigue and mystery . another super browse’ Lovereading

‘Really nutrients, filled with atmosphere, and accomplished in both prose and plot’ Morning Star

‘Raises the club for Scottish criminal offense fiction . . . elegantly created and compelling’ Scotsman

Praise for the series:

‘Promises to be always a fine group of detective novels’ Sunday Occasions Crime Book of the Month

‘This always entertaining and gripping secret’ Herald

‘Basically intoxicating’ Library Review