Black Tide [Hardcover]

Caroline Carver (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2004

When journalist India Kane agrees to accompany a Greenpeace ship called Sundancer in its pursuit of a whaling fleet, she has no idea what awaits her. Buffeted by high winds and blinded by freezing fog, by the time they spot the huge tanker bearing down on them - it is simply too late. Eight crewmembers are lost. Ned, one of India's closest friends, is among them. When it emerges that the tanker that rammed Sundancer is unregistered - a kind of ghost ship, untraceable and unaccountable - India is determined to bring the owner of the vessel to justice. But first she must make the journey back to Jambouko Bay to break the news to Ellie, Ned's wife. Jambouko Bay is a desolate and deserted place. Famed for its progressive architecture and stunning views, it was once a symbol of hope and prosperity in the Australian outback. But now its population is a dying breed. Some say that it's Albert's curse - an Aborigine who once called upon the thunder god to protect their sacred land from desecration - and some say that it's the air, the very soil. As yet more members of the community fall ill, India starts piecing the puzzle together. What India discovers will take her on a journey to a dark and terrifying place...

Editorial Reviews

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'Caroline Carver's books keep getting better... Black Tide is an exciting adventure with a memorable heroine.' -- Suzanna Yager SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'An exciting and well-written tale, full of 'green' issues about contaminated waste, dangerous refrigerants and injustice to aborigines, which do not get in the way of the fast action.' -- Bernard Knight TANGLED WEB 'one of the brightest new crime stars' POISONED PEN 'Non-stop action... leaves little room for boredom.' MORNING STAR 'Make sure you've slipped on the lifejacket for this adventure on the high seas, as it moves at such a rate of knots it'll leave you reeling.' -- Alex Gordon PETERBOROUGH EVENING TELEGRAPH 'the most entertaining romp I have read in a long time' SHERLOCK --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Caroline Carver was born in the UK. She has taken part in the London to Saigon Motoring Challenge and the London to Cape Town 4x4 Adventure Drive. She blames her love of adventure on her parents: her mother set the land speed record in Australia and her father was a jet fighter pilot.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 249 pages
• Publisher: Orion Publishing (July 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0752856987
• ISBN-13: 978-0752856988
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,669,300 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Carver's third novel to include reporter India Kane, although her appearance in the second was almost a cameo role, is a winner. The foes are a tad meaner and scarier than in Carver's earlier efforts. As a matter of fact, they are so brutal, it brings up my biggest reservation about the novel. Kane is several times beaten brutally, but her injuries are not significant enough for the beating she received. That strains the credibility of the rest of the book. If you have look over her amazing recuperative powers, however, this is an outstanding book. I look forward to reading more from this author.