G. D. Wright – författare

'Blood. A broken body. Utter devastation. Her knuckles clenched white. And her wails… They made the world stand still around her.' 'The emotion and shock of this book had me in tears more than once' Reader review ★★★★★If the truth could destroy you, would you choose to know it?DC Vinny Robson has spent his career seeking justice for others, but when an elderly couple are violently murdered in his hometown of Beachbrook, the investigation takes a devastating turn – one that cuts straight through his own family.As Vinny dives deeper, the case becomes more than a pursuit of a killer – it’s a fight against the undertow of his own past. But in chasing the truth, will he finally find justice, or will he drown in the wreckage of everything he thought he knew?Some truths should stay submerged. But once the tide turns, there’s no stopping what comes to light. An emotional crime drama set on the south coast of England, perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Gillian McAllister and Ann Cleeves. PRAISE FOR AGAINST THE TIDE 'Oooff!! Shocking discoveries which punch you in the gut' ★★★★★ Reader review'Great pageturner…hooked throughout' ★★★★★ Reader review'Devoured this in less than a day!' ★★★★★ Reader review'The twists—BAM! They pulled the rug out from under me!' ★★★★★ Reader review'Another absolute knockout from G. D. Wright!' ★★★★★ Reader review‘Dripping with menace and authenticity’ PETER JAMES‘Pacy and gripping’ LISA JEWELL‘Genius’ LOUISE MINCHIN‘A gripping and emotional rollercoaster of a read that does not let up on the tension one bit.’ HEIDI PERKS‘Heartbreaking, nerve-shredding, and pulse-pounding.’ M. J. ARLIDGE‘G. D. Wright writes crime fiction that packs an emotional punch and this book is no different; gut-wrenching, tear-jerking, and gripping.’ JACKIE KABLER'A gripping crime thriller that combines twists and turns with a deeply emotional narrative. I couldn't put it down. Can't recommend it highly enough.' SIMON McCLEAVE‘Gut punch follows gut punch, all masterfully tied up in an ending I won’t forget for a long time to come. Another absolute triumph’ NAOMI WILLIAMS‘A beautifully written and unusual combination of a compelling police procedural and a heart-wrenching family tragedy with a totally unexpected ending.’ AJAY CHOWDHURY‘G. D. Wright is one of the most astonishing writers of our time. Once again, in Against the Tide, he has plunged incredible characters into impossible situations, then after a whirlpool of twists and turns, he upends reader expectations so you start to doubt yourself. I defy anyone to guess the ending, let alone what Gaz has in store for us next.’ GRAHAM BARTLETT‘G.D. Wright does it all. Emotional tension, pulse-pounding and gritty suspense that feels all too real. Against The Tide is a masterclass in crime writing and G.D. Wright simply gets better and better.’ NADINE MATHESON

**DON'T MISS INTO THE FIRE, THE NEXT BOOK FROM G.D. WRIGHT, AVAILABLE NOW** 'So compelling and tightly plotted I couldn't put it down' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'Tense and emotional…A dark beating heart of a novel' GILLIAN McALLISTER‘Totally addictive. One of the most tense and gripping thrillers I've read in ages’ LISA JEWELL–––––––––––––––––– Don't miss the gripping debut crime novel in which a child’s tragic drowning rips a small community apart with devastating consequences… –––––––––––––––––– TWO CHILDREN WENT INTO THE SEA. When Andrew and Sophie take their daughter and her friend to the beach on a stormy day, they are momentarily distracted and both children are washed out to sea. Andrew dives in, but comes back ashore with only one child – Maria, his own daughter. Joe, the son of his best friend and local police officer, Chris, has drowned. But it was just a tragic accident…wasn’t it? ONLY ONE CAME OUT ALIVE. As Sergeant Mike Adams and DS Sue Willmott investigate what really happened in the water that afternoon, the ripple effects of the tragedy tear the community apart. The detectives must discover the truth before their colleague – bereaved and desperate father, Chris – takes the investigation into his own hands… BUT WHO IS TO BLAME? ––––––––––––––––––'Tense and emotional…A dark beating heart of a novel' GILLIAN MCALLISTER‘Totally addictive. One of the most tense and gripping thrillers I've read in ages’ LISA JEWELL'So compelling and tightly plotted I couldn't put it down' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'An absolute rollercoaster ride of a book' JENNIE GODFREY‘Compelling and accomplished, I raced through it’ B. A. PARIS'Relentlessly wild in pace with fierce rage. A brilliant debut’ L.V. MATTHEWS'Cleverly written and filled with tension…kept me gripped' D.S. BUTLER'An all-consuming beast of a book. Unforgettable' CHARLIE GALLAGHER'Made me cry; gripping, haunting, devastating' JACKIE KABLER'A tense narrative that pulls you in like the tide, dragging you out to sea' MORGAN GREENE'Terrific right to the very end. Thrilling. Bravo!' BRENDA BLETHYN

**DON'T MISS INTO THE FIRE, THE NEXT BOOK FROM G.D. WRIGHT, AVAILABLE NOW** 'So compelling and tightly plotted I couldn't put it down' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'Tense and emotional…A dark beating heart of a novel' GILLIAN McALLISTER‘Totally addictive. One of the most tense and gripping thrillers I've read in ages’ LISA JEWELL–––––––––––––––––– Don't miss the gripping debut crime novel in which a child’s tragic drowning rips a small community apart with devastating consequences… –––––––––––––––––– TWO CHILDREN WENT INTO THE SEA. When Andrew and Sophie take their daughter and her friend to the beach on a stormy day, they are momentarily distracted and both children are washed out to sea. Andrew dives in, but comes back ashore with only one child – Maria, his own daughter. Joe, the son of his best friend and local police officer, Chris, has drowned. But it was just a tragic accident…wasn’t it? ONLY ONE CAME OUT ALIVE. As Sergeant Mike Adams and DS Sue Willmott investigate what really happened in the water that afternoon, the ripple effects of the tragedy tear the community apart. The detectives must discover the truth before their colleague – bereaved and desperate father, Chris – takes the investigation into his own hands… BUT WHO IS TO BLAME? ––––––––––––––––––'Tense and emotional…A dark beating heart of a novel' GILLIAN MCALLISTER‘Totally addictive. One of the most tense and gripping thrillers I've read in ages’ LISA JEWELL'So compelling and tightly plotted I couldn't put it down' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'An absolute rollercoaster ride of a book' JENNIE GODFREY‘Compelling and accomplished, I raced through it’ B. A. PARIS'Relentlessly wild in pace with fierce rage. A brilliant debut’ L.V. MATTHEWS'Cleverly written and filled with tension…kept me gripped' D.S. BUTLER'An all-consuming beast of a book. Unforgettable' CHARLIE GALLAGHER'Made me cry; gripping, haunting, devastating' JACKIE KABLER'A tense narrative that pulls you in like the tide, dragging you out to sea' MORGAN GREENE'Terrific right to the very end. Thrilling. Bravo!' BRENDA BLETHYN

**DON''T MISS INTO THE FIRE, THE NEXT BOOK FROM G.D. WRIGHT, COMING JUNE 2025 AND AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW**''So compelling and tightly plotted I couldn''t put it down'' CLAIRE DOUGLAS''Tense and emotional…A dark beating heart of a novel'' GILLIAN McALLISTER‘Totally addictive. One of the most tense and gripping thrillers I''ve read in ages’ LISA JEWELL––––––––––––––––––Don''t miss the gripping debut crime novel in which a child’s tragic drowning rips a small community apart with devastating consequences…––––––––––––––––––TWO CHILDREN WENT INTO THE SEA.When Andrew and Sophie take their daughter and her friend to the beach on a stormy day, they are momentarily distracted and both children are washed out to sea. Andrew dives in, but comes back ashore with only one child – Maria, his own daughter. Joe, the son of his best friend and local police officer, Chris, has drowned. But it was just a tragic accident…wasn’t it?ONLY ONE CAME OUT ALIVE.As Sergeant Mike Adams and DS Sue Willmott investigate what really happened in the water that afternoon, the ripple effects of the tragedy tear the community apart. The detectives must discover the truth before their colleague – bereaved and desperate father, Chris – takes the investigation into his own hands…BUT WHO IS TO BLAME?––––––––––––––––––''Tense and emotional…A dark beating heart of a novel'' GILLIAN MCALLISTER‘Totally addictive. One of the most tense and gripping thrillers I''ve read in ages’ LISA JEWELL''So compelling and tightly plotted I couldn''t put it down'' CLAIRE DOUGLAS''An absolute rollercoaster ride of a book'' JENNIE GODFREY‘Compelling and accomplished, I raced through it’ B. A. PARIS''Relentlessly wild in pace with fierce rage. A brilliant debut’ L.V. MATTHEWS''Cleverly written and filled with tension…kept me gripped'' D.S. BUTLER''An all-consuming beast of a book. Unforgettable'' CHARLIE GALLAGHER''Made me cry; gripping, haunting, devastating'' JACKIE KABLER''A tense narrative that pulls you in like the tide, dragging you out to sea'' MORGAN GREENE''Terrific right to the very end. Thrilling. Bravo!'' BRENDA BLETHYN

'Gripping' JANICE HALLETT'Gut-wrenching' M. W. CRAVEN'Devastating' JACKIE KABLER'Compelling' JO CALLAGHAN **DON'T MISS AGAINST THE TIDE, THE NEXT BOOK FROM G.D. WRIGHT, AVAILABLE NOW** ––––––––––––––––––––––––One heroic act rips a small town apart in this unmissable summer thriller, perfect for fans of Andrea Mara and Ann Cleeves.–––––––––––––––––––––––– HE RUNS INTO THE FLAMES A HERO. Steve thought he had left his troubled past behind. Living a quiet life with his wife and children, everything changes the night he rescues a baby from a burning house, becoming an unexpected national hero. HE EMERGES FROM THE ASHES A SUSPECT. But as the spotlight shines brighter, so does the scrutiny, and a shocking accusation is made – that Steve is the man responsible for an unsolved murder in Beachbrook years prior. BUT WHICH ONE IS HE REALLY? As his world unravels, public opinion is firmly divided. Steve pleads his innocence, but DS Sue Willmott is determined to get to the bottom of what really happened all those years ago.After all, even heroes hide secrets of their own.––––––––––––––––––––––––AUTHORS LOVE INTO THE FIRE‘A relentlessly pacy, gripping, and deeply moving story with a twist that hits like a sledgehammer.' LISA JEWELL'A gripping tale that explores the flip side of heroism, and a rollercoaster ride you will not want to get off!' JANICE HALLETT'Move over, crime giants, there’s a new giant in town!' JO CALLAGHAN‘A remarkable book. Genuinely gut-wrenching and never lets up on pace, plot or tension.’ M. W. CRAVEN‘A novel that picks you up and sweeps you along to the most harrowing, devastating conclusion; I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.’ JACKIE KABLER ‘A tour-de-force of pace, nerve shredding tension, and heartbreaking emotional heft. Just astonishingly good!' NEIL LANCASTER'A relentless surge of suspense from the first page to the shattering finale. G. D. Wright’s writing draws you in and doesn’t let go – an awe-inspiring talent.’ D. S. BUTLER‘An emotional rollercoaster of a thriller with a shocking finale.’ SARAH CLARKE

PRAISE FOR G. D. WRIGHT 'So compelling and tightly plotted I couldn't put it down' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'Tense and emotional… A dark beating heart of a novel' GILLIAN McALLISTER‘One of the most tense and gripping thrillers I've read in ages’ LISA JEWELL'Reminded me of Broadchurch… An absolute rollercoaster' JENNIE GODFREY **DON'T MISS AGAINST THE TIDE, THE NEXT BOOK FROM G.D. WRIGHT, AVAILABLE NOW** ––––––––––––––––––––––––One heroic act rips a small town apart in this unmissable summer thriller, perfect for fans of Andrea Mara and Ann Cleeves.–––––––––––––––––––––––– HE RUNS INTO THE FLAMES A HERO. Steve thought he had left his troubled past behind. Living a quiet life with his wife and children, everything changes the night he rescues a baby from a burning house, becoming an unexpected national hero. HE EMERGES FROM THE ASHES A SUSPECT. But as the spotlight shines brighter, so does the scrutiny, and a shocking accusation is made – that Steve is the man responsible for an unsolved murder in Beachbrook years prior. BUT WHICH ONE IS HE REALLY? As his world unravels, public opinion is firmly divided. Steve pleads his innocence, but DS Sue Willmott is determined to get to the bottom of what really happened all those years ago.After all, even heroes hide secrets of their own.––––––––––––––––––––––––AUTHORS LOVE INTO THE FIRE‘A relentlessly pacy, gripping, and deeply moving story with a twist that hits like a sledgehammer.' LISA JEWELL'A gripping tale that explores the flip side of heroism, and a rollercoaster ride you will not want to get off!' JANICE HALLETT'Move over, crime giants, there’s a new giant in town!' JO CALLAGHAN‘A remarkable book. Genuinely gut-wrenching and never lets up on pace, plot or tension.’ M. W. CRAVEN‘A novel that picks you up and sweeps you along to the most harrowing, devastating conclusion; I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.’ JACKIE KABLER ‘A tour-de-force of pace, nerve shredding tension, and heartbreaking emotional heft. Just astonishingly good!' NEIL LANCASTER'A relentless surge of suspense from the first page to the shattering finale. G. D. Wright’s writing draws you in and doesn’t let go – an awe-inspiring talent.’ D. S. BUTLER‘An emotional rollercoaster of a thriller with a shocking finale.’ SARAH CLARKE

PRAISE FOR G. D. WRIGHT''So compelling and tightly plotted I couldn''t put it down'' CLAIRE DOUGLAS''Tense and emotional… A dark beating heart of a novel'' GILLIAN McALLISTER‘One of the most tense and gripping thrillers I''ve read in ages’ LISA JEWELL''Reminded me of Broadchurch… An absolute rollercoaster'' JENNIE GODFREY––––––––––––––––––––––––One heroic act rips a small town apart in this unmissable summer thriller, perfect for fans of Andrea Mara and Ann Cleeves.––––––––––––––––––––––––HE RUNS INTO THE FLAMES A HERO. Steve thought he had left his troubled past behind. Living a quiet life with his wife and children, everything changes the night he rescues a baby from a burning house, becoming an unexpected national hero.HE EMERGES FROM THE ASHES A SUSPECT.But as the spotlight shines brighter, so does the scrutiny, and a shocking accusation is made – that Steve is the man responsible for an unsolved murder in Beachbrook years prior.BUT WHICH ONE IS HE REALLY?As his world unravels, public opinion is firmly divided. Steve pleads his innocence, but DS Sue Willmott is determined to get to the bottom of what really happened all those years ago.After all, even heroes hide secrets of their own.––––––––––––––––––––––––PRAISE FOR INTO THE FIRE:‘A relentlessly pacy, gripping, and deeply moving story with a twist that hits like a sledgehammer.'' LISA JEWELL''A gripping tale that explores the flip side of heroism, and a rollercoaster ride you will not want to get off!'' JANICE HALLETT''Move over, crime giants, there’s a new giant in town!'' JO CALLAGHAN‘A remarkable book. Genuinely gut-wrenching and never lets up on pace, plot or tension.’ M. W. CRAVEN‘A novel that picks you up and sweeps you along to the most harrowing, devastating conclusion; I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.’ JACKIE KABLER ‘A tour-de-force of pace, nerve shredding tension, and heartbreaking emotional heft. Just astonishingly good!'' NEIL LANCASTER''A relentless surge of suspense from the first page to the shattering finale. G. D. Wright’s writing draws you in and doesn’t let go – an awe-inspiring talent.’ D. S. BUTLER‘An emotional rollercoaster of a thriller with a shocking finale.’ SARAH CLARKE

'Blood. A broken body. Utter devastation. Her knuckles clenched white. And her wails… They made the world stand still around her.' 'The emotion and shock of this book had me in tears more than once' Reader review ★★★★★If the truth could destroy you, would you choose to know it?DC Vinny Robson has spent his career seeking justice for others, but when an elderly couple are violently murdered in his hometown of Beachbrook, the investigation takes a devastating turn – one that cuts straight through his own family.As Vinny dives deeper, the case becomes more than a pursuit of a killer – it’s a fight against the undertow of his own past. But in chasing the truth, will he finally find justice, or will he drown in the wreckage of everything he thought he knew?Some truths should stay submerged. But once the tide turns, there’s no stopping what comes to light. An emotional crime drama set on the south coast of England, perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Gillian McAllister and Ann Cleeves. PRAISE FOR AGAINST THE TIDE 'Oooff!! Shocking discoveries which punch you in the gut' ★★★★★ Reader review'Great pageturner…hooked throughout' ★★★★★ Reader review'Devoured this in less than a day!' ★★★★★ Reader review'The twists—BAM! They pulled the rug out from under me!' ★★★★★ Reader review'Another absolute knockout from G. D. Wright!' ★★★★★ Reader review‘Dripping with menace and authenticity’ PETER JAMES‘Pacy and gripping’ LISA JEWELL‘Genius’ LOUISE MINCHIN‘A gripping and emotional rollercoaster of a read that does not let up on the tension one bit.’ HEIDI PERKS‘Heartbreaking, nerve-shredding, and pulse-pounding.’ M. J. ARLIDGE‘G. D. Wright writes crime fiction that packs an emotional punch and this book is no different; gut-wrenching, tear-jerking, and gripping.’ JACKIE KABLER'A gripping crime thriller that combines twists and turns with a deeply emotional narrative. I couldn't put it down. Can't recommend it highly enough.' SIMON McCLEAVE‘Gut punch follows gut punch, all masterfully tied up in an ending I won’t forget for a long time to come. Another absolute triumph’ NAOMI WILLIAMS‘A beautifully written and unusual combination of a compelling police procedural and a heart-wrenching family tragedy with a totally unexpected ending.’ AJAY CHOWDHURY‘G. D. Wright is one of the most astonishing writers of our time. Once again, in Against the Tide, he has plunged incredible characters into impossible situations, then after a whirlpool of twists and turns, he upends reader expectations so you start to doubt yourself. I defy anyone to guess the ending, let alone what Gaz has in store for us next.’ GRAHAM BARTLETT‘G.D. Wright does it all. Emotional tension, pulse-pounding and gritty suspense that feels all too real. Against The Tide is a masterclass in crime writing and G.D. Wright simply gets better and better.’ NADINE MATHESON

Två barn sveps ut i havet. Bara ett kommer tillbaka levande ... En stormig dag i Beachbrook tar Andrew och Sophie med sin dotter och hennes kompis till havet. De vuxna blir tillfälligt distraherade och de båda barnen försvinner ut i vattnet. Andrew kastar sig i, men kommer bara tillbaka med sin dotter. Joe, son till Andrews bästa vän Chris, har drunknat. Men det var bara en tragisk olycka … Eller?Poliserna Sue Willmott och Mike Adams kallas in för att utreda vad som verkligen hände på stranden den där eftermiddagen. Samtidigt börjar tragedin på allvar påverka invånarna i det lilla samhället, och Adams och Willmott måste ta reda på sanningen innan deras kollega – den sörjande och desperata pappan Chris – tar utredningen i egna händer.Efter stormen är en gripande och spännande kriminalroman om sorgen efter ett barn och hur långt man är beredd att gå för att få reda på sanningen. För alla som gillar Happy Valley och The Bay.G.D. Wright är före detta polis och bor i Kent med sin fru och deras två barn. Efter stormen är hans debutroman.******”Jag kunde inte lägga boken ifrån mig.” Claire Douglas”Spännande och känslosam.” Gillian McAllister”Beroendeframkallande. En av de mest spännande och gripande thrillers jag läst på länge.” Lisa Jewell