The flood waters are rising. And so is the body count...Police officer Fiona MacLeish has been ordered to step back from her role in Police Scotland. Haunted by the murder of her parents, she's dangerously close to breaking point: and is back in her remote childhood home nestled in a valley on the Scottish border. But there's a terrifying storm coming...When Fiona finds the bloodied body of a neighbour in their flooded house, a chill runs through her veins. The bruising around his throat tells Fiona someone wanted this elderly man dead. And with the torrential rain cutting the farming village off completely, the murderer must still be nearby.But flood waters continue to rise, and landslides force Fiona to take shelter with a crowd of locals at the highest-standing farm. Then, another victim is found, with more suspicious wounds. Trapped at the farm with a killer, with no hope of outside help, can Fiona catch them before more of the isolated community become victims?The Flood is the first book in the Fiona MacLeish series. With an unforgettable setting, a strong female lead and packed with twists, this is the perfect read for fans of J.M. Dalgliesh, J.D. Kirk and Simon McCleave.Readers love G.N. ' 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 ?????