The Riptide

Set in 1804 on the Isle of Ray, Essex, this gripping mystery by bestselling author Gareth Rubin follows Lysander Rose, who embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about his mother's abduction. As he is pursued by the men responsible, Lysander discovers a clue that leads him to a shadowy organization known as the Circle. His journey takes him from the Essex coast to the dark alleys of Edinburgh, where he becomes embroiled in a web of murder, blackmail, and political conspiracy. With his past intertwined in a mysterious chapbook, Lysander must confront the truth of his origins and the destiny that awaits him.