The Flood
A totally unputdownable crime novel

Entering the kitchen Fiona let out a gasp. The body lay askew on the floor and a trickle of blood ran from his nose and across his cheek. Fiona felt deep fear as she looked down at the man she never thought would meet this kind of end…   Still haunted by the historic murder of her parents, PC Fiona MacLeish has been told by Police Scotland that she must take a break from the demands of a busy force. So she’s returned to her remote childhood home in the Borders, where she grew up with her aunt. A place where nobody even knows she’s in the police force.   But when a terrifying storm cuts the small farming community off, and the bloodied body of one of her aunt’s neighbours is found, she realises the very place she has gone to find peace may be far more dangerous than she could ever have imagined.   And, as the rain hammers down and the flood waters rise, the killer who is moving amongst them is getting braver…   If the killer finds out Fiona is really a police officer, she may be next. Has Fiona got what it takes to discover which of the trusted people in the tiny rural community is a murderer before they strike again?   The Flood is the first book in the Fiona McLeish series. With an unforgettable setting, a strong female lead and packed with twists, this is the perfect read for fans of JM Dalgliesh, JD Kirk and Simon McCleave. Readers love G.N. Smith: “I'm still shaking from this heart pounding thriller… Chilling! Riveting! Dark! Action Packed! Twisted! Everything a thriller should be!” The Secret Book Sleuth ?????

“Fasten your seat belts and hold on tight… grabs you and pulls you full throttle into his pulse-pounding, gripping and exciting thriller.” NetGalley Reviewer ?????

“Just the right balance of action and suspense… Engaging with the most cleverly crafted jaw-dropping moments sneaking in and what an ending, bloody hell, I had to lie down in a dark room after that! Action, twists, turns and a bloody good story! What more can you ask for?” Chapter in my Life ?????

“From the first page I was totally hooked, it's fast paced, full of suspense and intrigue, it was like being on a rollercoaster that wouldn't stop. Brilliant story… An absolute gem of a book!!!!” Goodreads Reviewer ?????

“What a treasure this book is! I loved every minute of it and I was swept up by the fast paced story.” B for Bookreview ?????

“This is an edge of your seat thriller!” Goodreads Reviewer ?????

“Hooked from the beginning… great action… great flow… great characters. You are completely invested in the outcome.” Goodreads Reviewer ?????