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When reporter Rebecca Connolly is told of Roddie Drummond’s return to the island of Stoirm she senses a story. Fifteen years before he was charged with the murder of his lover, Mhairi. When he was found Not Proven, Roddie left the island and no one, apart from his sister, knew where he was or what he was doing.Now he has returned for his mother’s funeral – and it will spark an explosion of hatred, bitterness and violence.Defying her editor's wishes, Rebecca joins forces with local photographer Chazz Wymark to dig into the secrets surrounding Mhairi's death, and her mysterious last words of Thunder Bay, the secluded spot on the west coast of the island where, according to local lore, the souls of the dead set off into the after life.When another murder takes place, and the severe weather that gives the island its name hits, she is ideally placed to uncover the truth about what happened that night fifteen years before.
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    A Rebecca Connolly Thriller
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  4. Publisher
    Polygon
  5. Publication date
    April 1, 2011
  6. Dimensions
    5.12 x 0.79 x 7.68 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1846974739
  8. ISBN-13
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Polygon (April 1, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1846974739
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1846974731
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.12 x 0.79 x 7.68 inches
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Douglas Skelton

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Douglas Skelton has published 12 non fiction books, 12 contemporary crime thrillers and 2 historical thrillers. He has been a bank clerk, tax officer, shelf stacker, meat porter, taxi driver (for two days), wine waiter (for two hours), reporter, investigator and editor.

His first thriller BLOOD CITY was published in 2013.

The gritty thriller was the first in a quartet set on the tough streets of Glasgow from 1980 onwards. It was followed by CROW BAIT, DEVIL'S KNOCK and finally OPEN WOUNDS, which was longlisted for the first McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year in 2016.

His two Dominic Queste thrillers, THE DEAD DON'T BOOGIE and TAG - YOU'RE DEAD lightened the tone but didn't skimp on thrills.

He followed this with his New York-set chase thriller THE JANUS RUN in 2018.

THUNDER BAY, a dark and atmospheric tale of secrets, lies and murder, was published to great acclaim by Polygon in 2019. It was longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for 2019. The series continued with THE BLOOD IS STILL, A RATTLE OF BONES ( longlisted for the McIlvanney in 2022) and WHERE DEMONS HIDE. All four titles have been released on audio by Isis Publishing. Entries in the series are available in the US in print and audio through Arcade CrimeWise, while translation rights have been sold to as Germany, Denmark, Greece and Sweden.

The 5th in the series, CHILDREN OF THE MIST, has now been published.

He also has a new series of historical adventure thrillers featuring gambler, thief and secret agent Jonas Flynt, beginning with AN HONOURABLE THIEF (2022, CANELO, longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize 2023) and A THIEF'S JUSTICE (Canelo 2023).

Douglas is often recruited by documentary makers to contribute to true crime shows on TV and radio and is a regular on the crime writing festival circuit.

He takes part in comedy shows with other crime writers. To date he has written three Carry on Sleuthing plays in which he also appears along with Caro Ramsay, Michael J. Malone, Theresa Talbot, Pat Young and Lucy Cameron, with occasional guests Alex Gray, Lin Anderson and Neil Broadfoot.

He is also one quarter of Four Blokes in search of a Plot, along with Gordon Brown, Mark Leggatt and Neil Broadfoot. This is a fun show in which they invited the audience to give them a murder weapon and a protagonist. They then take it in turns to create a crime story (usually developing into something wild and wacky) while also answering audience queries about the craft.

His one man event, You the Jury, invites audiences to deliver verdicts on real life but heavily disguised cases from around the world. In 2019 the format was extended into a court drama, thanks to the Faculty of Advocates in Scotland, within Stirling Sheriff Court played to three sell-out houses during the Bloody Scotland festival.

He was, with bestselling author Denzil Meyrick, a regular on the SBOOKS podcast.

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https://http://www.douglasskelton.com/

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I love a good mystery and this was no exception. The island was described in such detail that I felt I wanted to go there. The characters were well developed and believable. I read this book in record time and will look for other titles by this amazing author.
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Brenda Spalding - author
5.0 out of 5 stars A mystery with a twist
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2019
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I love a good mystery and this was no exception. The island was described in such detail that I felt I wanted to go there. The characters were well developed and believable. I read this book in record time and will look for other titles by this amazing author.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A mystery with a twist
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2019
I love a good mystery and this was no exception. The island was described in such detail that I felt I wanted to go there. The characters were well developed and believable. I read this book in record time and will look for other titles by this amazing author.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Love, hate, secrets, and murder.
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This story has it all. Our heroine is not a wallflower waiting for life to find her, just a woman who is trying to make sense of a mystery in her own family. In searching for answers about her Father, she comes across a far bigger secret. This book grabbed me from the first chapter. I will be getting the next book in the series as soon as I post this review!!
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Suzi Sheward
4.0 out of 5 stars Strange......
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2020
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Never read a book that almost went nowhere.....meaning there were events to explain but not to solve. I enjoyed it immensely though as a look into what I’m sure exists in many small societies.
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Carol Danninger
4.0 out of 5 stars interesting characters
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story somewhat predictable
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Aceani
5.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat slow start
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Started slow. But, turned into a great read. Enjoyed visiting the island and characters of Stoirm. Looking forward to reading another book by the author.
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She Treads Softly
5.0 out of 5 stars a very highly recommended dark, atmospheric mystery/thriller
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2020
Thunder Bay by Douglas Skelton is a very highly recommended dark, atmospheric mystery/thriller.

Scottish reporter Rebecca Connolly learns that suspected murderer Roddie Drummond will be returning to the Hebridean island of Stoirm to attend his mother's funeral. Fifteen years earlier his girlfriend Mhairi was murdered, and, even though he was not convicted, Roddie is guilty in the eyes of many islanders. He left the island immediately after the trial and hasn't been back since. His return will certainly stir up resentments and trouble. Rebecca has other, personal, reasons for wanting to visit the island so she goes ahead and travels there in defiance of her editor. She is looking into both the story of Mhairi's murder and her own family history.

Thunder Bay is a beautifully written mystery/thriller. Skelton introduces the large cast of characters via their interactions in the local social structure as Rebecca begins her investigation. All the characters are complex and well-developed, and the island, "it's an island thing," is as much a character as the people in this atmospheric mystery. Secrets abound on the island. Rebecca's interactions and the answers she receives to the questions she is asking perfectly captures the social culture and setting.

As the plot advances, the information Rebecca is uncovering begins to create a tension. This tension increases and builds incrementally until it is palpable. The hostility and unease she experiences is from both her investigation of the murder, as well as questions about her family's history on the island. As in any closed, tightly knit community, there are secrets and resentments that people have kept hidden. Skelton uses flashbacks to enhance the plot and tell some of the backstory. I enjoyed this novel immensely, but have to admit that I was disappointed with the reveal of the secret that made Rebecca's father leave the island forever.

Disclosure: My review copy was courtesy of Simon & Schuster.
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Kathy in NM
4.0 out of 5 stars Atmospheric mystery set on the island of Stoirm
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2020
Thunder Bay by Douglas Skelton is an atmospheric mystery set on the island of Stoirm.

Reporter Rebecca Connolly defies her editor to pursue a story when acquitted killer Roddy Drummond returns to Stoirm after a fifteen year absence. Despite the jury’s verdict, no one believes he is innocent of the brutal murder of his then girlfriend Mhairi Sinclair. Working with local photographer Chaz Wymark, Rebecca successfully interviews some of the key players in the tragedy. In an insular community that protects its own, is there any chance that Rebecca will uncover the truth about who murdered Mhairi?

Rebecca is sensitive to the painful wounds of those who are still mourning Mhairia’s loss. She delicately asks questions and patiently waits for her interviewees feel comfortable confiding in her. Unfortunately, not everyone is receptive to her presence so she meets plenty of resistance. However, Rebecca is learning just enough to pique her curiosity and she remains hopeful she will find out if Roddy is, in fact, Mhairi’s killer. But if Rhoddy did not murder Mahairi, then who did?

Rebecca has a secondary reason for visiting Stoirm. Her father left the island as a young man and he would never talk about his past. Now that he has passed away, Rebecca is hoping his ex-girlfriend will fill in the gaps in her family’s history. But is she prepared for the truth about her family’s stunning history?

Thunder Bay is a mesmerizing novel with an intriguing mystery, a distinctive setting and interesting characters. As Rebecca soon learns, the close-knit community and families protect their own. Her persistence pays off but unfortunately, Roddy’s return revives old resentments and frustrations. With shocking plot twists, Douglas Skelton brings this multi-layered mystery to a very dramatic conclusion.

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suewbear
5.0 out of 5 stars way too expensive
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2023
Why is this first book listed at $16.99 and all the follow up books at $1.99. I am not paying that much money for an e-reader book. So I guess I will not buy any in this series when I cannot read the first.
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walli
4.0 out of 5 stars Insulaner
Reviewed in Germany on January 6, 2022
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Die junge Journalistin Rebecca Connolly erfährt zufällig, dass ein mutmaßlicher Mörder auf seine Heimatinsel zurückkehrt, um an der Beerdigung seiner Mutter teilzunehmen. Damals wurde er aus Mangel an Beweisen freigesprochen. Das könnte die Story sein. Obwohl ihr Chefredakteur nichts davon hält, reist Rebecca auf die Inseln. Von Stoirm stammte auch ihr verstorbener Vater und er hat nie ein Wort über seine Heimat gesprochen. Nun will Rebecca endlich die Gelegenheit wahrnehmen, um mehr über ihr eigene Herkunft zu erfahren. Schon auf der Fähre trifft sie den Heimkehrer Roddie Drummond. Doch dieser verhält sich eher verschlossen und auch die Leute auf der Insel scheinen nicht gerade erfreut über die Ankunft der Fremden.

Mit diesem Band startet die Reihe um die Reporterin Rebecca Connolly. Die junge Frau macht gerade eine Phase des Umbruchs durch. Deshalb nimmt sie die Gelegenheit, für eine Weile fort zu sein gerne wahr. Auch wenn die Insel erstmal eher unwirtlich erscheint, versucht Rebecca doch, mit den Menschen in Kontakt zu kommen. Vielleicht kann sie je etwas erfahren, das eine Story ergibt oder sogar etwas Neues über den Tag, an dem eine junge Frau gewaltsam zu Tode kam. Doch schon der damalige und nun ehemalige Ermittler versucht, Rebecca von ihrem Vorhaben abzubringen.

Eine unwirtliche und auch ungastliche Insel, deren Bewohner ihre Geheimnisse hegen, ein etwas düsteres Setting. Die Beschreibungen von Land und Leuten beschwören gleich die entsprechende Stimmung herauf. Durch Rebeccas Augen sieht man die Entwicklungen, die vor fünfzehn Jahren zu dem tragischen Tod einer jungen Mutter geführt haben. Auch bekommt man Hinweise, weshalb ihr Vater die Insel verlassen haben könnte. Auch wenn ein paar Geschehnisse aus moderner oder festländischer Sicht eher antiquiert wirken, so ist man doch gefesselt. Die Darstellung des Lebens in der kleinen Gemeinschaft, in der jeder jeden kennt, wirkt lebendig und authentisch, auch wenn man auf den Gedanken kommt, dass man auf so einer Insel nicht leben möchte. Vielleicht ist noch ein wenig Luft nach oben, aber dennoch gefällt dieser spannende Reihenauftakt.
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colin wolverson
4.0 out of 5 stars What an improvement.
Reviewed in Australia on February 13, 2020
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What a pleasant surprise. Very enjoyable novel with deep back stories and complicated characters. Seemed well researched and described island life in the west of Scotland in very believable ways. Thoroughly enjoyed this book and such an improvement from the authors previous works. Well done.
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Rodney Simpson
5.0 out of 5 stars An awful realisation
Reviewed in Canada on February 2, 2023
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An awful realisation that the blood secrets of the island have been kept for so long that justice will never be served. The sorrow of such places, and I grew up in one, is that everyone knows, but nobody says and the layers of violence, hatred and injustice become so intertwined that to pull on a loose end is to bring the whole island to destruction because in the end nobody remembers how it all started only that they hate.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 15, 2020
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Bought this on recommendation from a friend. Found it quite slow going but there is a deep thread storyline so worth sticking with. Overall I enjoyed it enough to buy the second book with the same character.
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Luchitita
4.0 out of 5 stars Surprenant! Merci
Reviewed in Canada on October 24, 2022
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Le sujet des secrets d’une petite communauté un peu isolée m’a bien plu. Le dévoilement qu’à la fin nous tient en haleine mais il était temps .
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