Those kind folks at Polygon have gathered some of the glowing reviews for Thunder Bay.
Here are some extracts:
‘The risks Skelton took in creating Thunder Bay have paid off in spades. As well as creating a sympathetic new protagonist, he has crafted an emotionally truthful tale and delivered it in a lyrical style that places him among Scotland’s top cadre of crime writers’ – Louise Fairbairn, The Scotsman and Yorkshire Post
Explosions of violence are inevitable, though Skelton holds back on them, building up the suspense and oppressive atmosphere before going in for the kill. A particularly gripping thriller from the author of the Davie McCall series. – Alastair Mabbott, The Herald
It’s beautifully written, descriptive and atmospheric. The pacing is perfect, and the conclusion unexpected. Douglas Skelton has delivered possibly his best work yet, and that really is saying something! It’s a triumph.’ – Suze Clarke Morris, Simply Suze Reviews
‘Douglas Skelton excels at planting little seeds throughout his writing, drawing the reader in, and ensuring that they pull up a chair and watch them grow. He succeeds in intriguing you and keeping you firmly on your seat until the last page is turned.’ – Sharon Bairden, Chapter In My Life blog
‘Dark, brooding, atmospheric and full of mystery, this is a book I would highly recommend you read. I loved it.’ – Jen Lucas, Jen Med’s Book Reviews
‘Skelton has produced an evocative, beautiful and tense tapestry of a read that will undoubtedly stand the test of time.’ – Mary Picken, Live and Deadly
‘A gripping and thrilling read from one of the great Scottish crime writers, themes of crime, mystery, secrecy and loyalty all woven together to make Thunder Bay one of those books that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.’ – Kate Noble, The Quiet Knitter
Intense, thrilling and dark – the suspense gripped me! Douglas Skelton is a brilliant writer who draws the reader in to his stories – I always look forward to what he’ll be writing next! – Noelle Holten, Crime Book Junkie
I love when a book keeps you guessing, luring you page after page to conclusions and thinking you worked it out when no, no you really didn’t. – Lainy Swanson, So Many Books, So Little Time
Everyone feels real, believable and the key players are well fleshed out. Conversations feel natural – from the awkward kids, the focused journalist, the lord of the manor and the country police officer – they all have a voice and they are all distinctive and appropriate for their station or maturity. It breathes life into all the characters and the book resonates with their vitality. – Gordon McGhie, Grab This Book
Thunder Bay is a dynamic read, full of the wild and loaded with secrets, it is a fabulously gripping story – Liz Robinson, LoveReading.n
Oh – and Ian Rankin tweeted that it was a ‘wonderful piece of prose’. Granted he was basing that on an extract but hey, I’ll take it!
If we have missed any, please let me know!
