A decent crime story with an Albanian twist. Plenty to keep you interested and a few twists on the way.

This is the first book I have read by Nick Louth, I will be looking out for more!
I really enjoyed the story, and I could see that Nick had researched his stuff. I was really impressed with the ending and was quite surprised by the perpetrator.
Really good stuff 👍

Thanks to Netgalley, Nick Louth and Canelo for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Very enjoyable page turning whodunnit with an interesting international dimension. Read it from cover to cover deep into the night.

I thoroughly enjoyed the book - The Body on the Shore.
It moves at a quick pace and there are plenty of twists and turns. It was a page turner.
But there were a lot of unanswered questions at the end.

The Body on the Shore is an enjoyable detective story with a solid plot and well constructed characters. It held my interest but wasn’t gripping. I felt that the section of the book set in Albania was unpleasant as it involved children as an integral part of the violence. No doubt this is based on reality but nevertheless I didn’t enjoy that storyline.

DCI Craig Gillard investigates when architect Peter Young is found murdered in his office. He seems to have been well liked so who would kill him and why. As they dig into his background they discover he was a refugee from Kosovo when he was 15 who claimed his parents died in the conflict. When they speak to his wife she makes them start to wonder if this is true.
Sophie Lund is worried someone is out to harm her children who she adopted from Albania with her wealthy husband. Then someone takes them and her nightmare seems to be coming true.
Then a body found on Lincolnshire beach turns out to be connected to the children.
Gillard goes to Albania to follow the trail of Peter Young but will it help find the missing children and how is the Lincolnshire body connected.
The story twists and turns with false leads and dead ends until it comes to a gripping climax.. I loved it!

A great second instalment of this series from Nick Louth, set in both England and Albania. Fast paced and exciting, we meet DCI Gillard who, although more mellow, still maintains his indefatigable spirit and professionalism.

I did not realise that this was not a 'stand alone' book but part of a series. It did not matter. The story moves along at a pace and all the various strands are bought together very satisfactorily. As others have mentioned the twist at the end is one that you do not see coming, Interesting to read about organised crime in Albania that was well researched.

I started this book and only put it down because I failed my battle with sleep. The next morning I finished it. The storyline is original with a few twists you don't see coming. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, it engaged me & kept my interest all the way through. I found the storyline plausible & the characters believable. I'll certainly look out for any more books in this series; there's a couple references made to a previous case in this book. Would recommend this to any crime fiction fan.

Wow a sizzler of a book, kept you guessing the whole way through. Definately a page turner, with plenty of twists to the tale. Was sorry when it ended.

This fantastic cop story swept me along as I followed Gillard and his colleagues working their socks up to keep up with the action. The initial setting in "leafy Surrey" and an upmarket architectural practice where it seems as if nothing could ever go really badly wrong, lulled me into a sense of "this is easily solved" before dumping me straight into a frightening and unfamiliar culture where lawlessness is everywhere and old feuds rule. I couldn't put it down. I learnt a lot about the Albanian mafioso and found it all entirely believable - and quite chilling.

Fast paced, sends you to area of the world that are probably best not visited. Very cleverly intertwined. Relationships aren't always obvious and become clear right at the end. Sinister.

An excellent, fast paced, well written book, full of twists and turns with a very surprising end. A real page turner that will be hard to put down.

Tough police story moving between Britain and Albania. Lots of red herrings along the way and an insight into family brainwashing.

Interesting Crime drama - went at a fast pace, interesting plot but I would of preferred for detective Craig Gillard to have his character developed more deeply - . I haven't read the first book in this series and wondered if I would of let more connected if I had. Would recommend if you enjoy a good crime read with lots of twists.

What can I say to recommend this brilliantly written book? I loved it, full of twists and turns with murders many miles apart, yet linked and two children are taken from their home. Set in winter across two countries with family loyalties that pass through generations. Enjoy a great read.

An exciting gripping read. The death of an architect in his UK office leads to a thrilling investigation for DI Craig Gillard . A complex case which takes the investigation to overseas countries.

A Surrey detective investigates the muder of an architect at his desk in outer London. It emerges that the victim was a refugee from Albania; there follows the finding of a body on the Lincolnshire coast and the kidnapping of two children who are adoptees of Albanian origin. A connection to an Albanian mafia family is established and the action moves to Albania where a bloody conclusion takes place. The perpetrator of the original crime will surprise you when they are revealed. Fast moving page-turner.

The Body on the Shore is an exciting and well constructed crime thriller. DCI Craig Gillard and his team are called to investigate the shooting of an architect, this investigation escalates into so much more when a body is discovered on a beach and two young children are abducted, links are found that tie each case together. It appears the Albanian mafia are at the root of these crimes.
With lots of twists turns and surprises and a cast of great characters this is a cracking read.
When Gillard has to travel to Albania to meet up with their police to aid with his investigation he meets all manner of opposition. The descriptions of Albania and its people and culture are excellent.
DCI Gillard is a really likeable person, I particularly enjoyed his interaction with his colleagues, seniors and wife.
An absorbing read, this has the makings of a great series.
My thanks to net galley and publisher for opportunity to review this book honestly.

I enjoyed this book and found it difficult to put down. An interesting story with believable insights into the plight of refugees and family loyalties in other countries. Definitely recommended.