The story is set in Kinloch and in Glasgow. When archaeologists undertake an archaeological dig to discover the location of a settlement of Somerled, Lord of the Isles, a twelfth century warlord possibly of Viking origin, they discover the graves of three women. It is obvious that these are recent burials and the police quickly realise that these women were victims of the 'Midweek Murderer', active in 1994.
Early in his career DCI Jim Daley had investigated the murders of eight women after five bodies had been discovered in Glasgow. Daley's friend and retired former boss, Ian Burns, believed that another two other murders had also been committed by the same murderer some years earlier. Then Ian Burns was murdered.
The story is revealed with descriptions of events in 1994 interwoven with investigations being undertaken more than twenty years later. DCI Daley and Sergeant Brian Scott are determined to discover not only the identity of the 'Midweek Murderer' but also the murderer of Ian Burns. Meanwhile a district nurse has disappeared, a local man is murdered and a valuable treasure hoard has been discovered. In the background is the realisation of police cover-up and corruption over many years that is difficult to prove.
The descriptions of Kinloch and other locations is a feature in this series of books along with a collection of memorial characters. Although there are descriptions of violent crimes Denzil Meyrick includes humour in his stories. The Relentless Tide is definitely a page turner that I thoroughly enjoyed. I definitely look forward to the next installment in this tartan noir series of books.
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