A Breath on Dying Embers is a compelling thriller that intertwines mystery and high-stake tension against the backdrop of the luxury cruiser, the SS Great Britain. Following D.C.I. Jim Daley, readers are drawn into a web of intrigue as a high-profile government tour aimed at boosting global trade takes a dark turn. When a crew member vanishes and a local ornithologist goes missing in Kinloch Harbour, panic ensues aboard the cruiser. The pressure escalates as Daley must navigate not only the challenges posed by the missing persons but also a threatening face from his past. This gripping narrative weaves together themes of suspense, betrayal, and survival, leaving readers on the edge of their seats. D.S. Brian Scott, facing his own struggles, steps up to assist Daley, creating a dynamic duo in a race against time. With its expertly crafted plot and rich character development, A Breath on Dying Embers is an unmissable read for anyone who enjoys crime fiction and thrilling mysteries. This B-format paperback, published by Birlinn in 2019, is brand new and contains the ISBN: 9781846974755. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled..

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781846974755
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Birlinn


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When the luxury cruiser, hastily renamed Great Britain, berths in Kinloch harbour, the pressure is on D.C.I. Jim Daley. The UK Government are taking a high-powered group of businessmen and women on a tour of the British isles, golfing and seeing the sights, as part of a push for global trade. But when one of the crew goes missing , and an elderly local ornithologist disappears, will the pressure become too great? 

The arrival of a face from the past, sends Daley's world into a tailspin. And the lives of the passengers and crew of SS Great Britain, as well as the country's economic future are in jeopardy. D.S. Brian Scott comes to the fore, and replete with a temporary promotion, is once more ” most reluctantly, in his case ” back at sea

Daley faces a life and death struggle, but is this his last throw of the dice?