Within the Walls

by Geoff Aird

Kevin Devine is found dead on the beach. Tied to a stake, beaten and left to drown as the tide came in, even the police are shocked at the savagery of the crime. Goagsie Mackay, the rookie detective working the case, has little evidence and few leads… the case is stalling.

Elijah Bootle, a traumatised, burnt-out criminal Met Police profiler arrives in the town seeking refuge from his demons. The murder of a child in London has put him over the edge. He is in Berwick for rest and repair.

Jez Guinness, a school teacher from Edinburgh has returned to Berwick for the funeral of his life-long friend. A chance meeting with Elijah in the chip shop leads to friendship and a growing interest with the crime.

Behind the façade of sedate tranquillity of this holiday town lies a dark underbelly. Amongst the narrow lanes and cobbled streets, Elijah, Jez and Goagsie learn there are dark secrets and dangerous men.

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About the Author

Geoff Aird

Geoff Aird was born in Berwick Upon Tweed in 1960. He served five years in the Royal Navy then lived in London before joining the Fire Service in 1986.

He lives in Edinburgh and when heâ€™s not cycling, he writes short stories and is currently working on his second novel.