The Darkest Tide

The Darkest Tide, switchbacking between 1969 and 2019, is a deeply atmospheric tale full of “violence and fear and death.” Peter Hanington has an eye for the bizarre: the split pupil in a thug’s right eye, a one-winged seagull on a lead. Graham Green, Elly Griffiths, Lynne Truss and Peter James have all raised “London’s toyshop” - Brighton - in search of wicked tricks and games. He is the equal of them all. Let’s call them Brighton peers. * The Times *A race against time, in every sense. A beautifully written crime thriller set against an atmospheric Brighton backdrop – Elly Griffiths, bestselling author of * The Killing Time *A compelling mystery with a breathtaking twist - an irresistible slice of Brighton noir. * M.J. Arlidge, bestselling author of Into the Fire *As with all the best crime writers, Peter Hanington shines a light into the darkest corners of society, throwing into relief both the shadow and the light. This is crime fiction at its best: the evocative setting, page-turning pace and cleverly woven plot. But what stands out for me here are the characters who, even at their most brutal and flawed, are always human, and always utterly believable – Charlotte Philby, author of * Dirty Money *Full of tension and atmosphere, The Darkest Tide is novel of guilt and redemption. Hanington’s often visceral writing is superb, and his plotting a masterclass – Natalie Marlow, author of * Needless Alley *Hanington’s vivid depiction of Brighton - from 1960s ganglands to modern streets - is paired with sharp characterisation and suspenseful plotting to create an exploration of memory, regret and the heavy cost of buried truths * Woman *[The] Murder of the Month is Peter Hanington’s The Darkest Tide … a work that could enter the running for this year’s “The Great British Novel” … a really impressive new series * The Critic *Praise for Peter Hanington–Hanington has true talent * The Times *This adrenaline-laced adventure packs a mighty punch. * Irish Independent *Smart and topical. * Financial Times *Thoughtful, atmospheric, and grippingly plotted. * The Guardian *Peter Hanington has a journalist’s nose for stories * Shots Mag *A compelling, fast-paced thriller. * Sun *

Peter Hanington is a writer and journalist. His critically acclaimed William Carver thrillers begin with A Dying Breed and star the eponymous old-school radio journalist against a backdrop of high-stakes international espionage. He is also the author of the Susan Cotton series of crime novels, which are set in Brighton and begin with The Darkest Tide.

Peter worked as a radio journalist for over twenty-five years including stints at Radio 4, the BBC World Service, The World Tonight and sixteen years on the Today Programme. He lives in London with his wife and has two grown-up children living in Glasgow.

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