Blood, Salt, Water

In "Blood, Salt, Water," Detective Alex Morrow delves into the secrets of a seemingly serene seaside town while investigating the disappearance of Roxanna Fuentecilla, a beautiful Spanish mother entangled in a tumultuous relationship. As she traces Roxanna's steps, Morrow uncovers a web of danger involving guilt-ridden locals, hidden agendas, and a network of small-time gangsters, all while wrestling with her own haunting suspicions about Roxanna's true fate. Set against the backdrop of Helensburgh's picturesque charm, this gripping crime novel by Denise Mina explores themes of greed and power in a world where appearances can be deceiving.