Black Tide [Paperback]

Caroline Carver (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2005

When journalist India Kane agrees to accompany the Greenpeace ship 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’s 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 “ghost ship,” untraceable and unaccountable—India is determined to bring the owner of the vessel to justice. India’s investigation will take her from the freezing Southern Ocean to the baking outback of western Australia, where corruption, greed, and betrayal go hand in hand. What she discovers there will lead her on a journey to absolute terror.

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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’s first novel, Blood Junction, which was praised by Publishers Weekly as “exceptional,” won the CWA Debut Dagger Award. Black Tide, her third novel, follows Dead Heat, which Booklist called “a diverting mystery-thriller for those who enjoy Nevada Barr or Elizabeth Peters.”

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Orion Publishing (October 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0752864882
• ISBN-13: 978-0752864884
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #419,930 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Black Tide (Paperback)

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.