by Nick Elliott (Author) 'Whoever did this wanted to make sure no one lived to tell the tale.'Money, murder and love on the high seasIn the world of international shipping, the rules are blurred and the oceans lawlessWhen instinct tells maritime claims investigator Angus McKinnon that a wave of frauds must be connected, he thinks it's just business as usual. Instead, he uncovers a ruthless conspiracy born of greed and the lust for power.As he starts to unravel a trail leading from the post-Soviet drabness of a Black Sea port to a sweltering anchorage in the Gulf of Thailand, a devastating explosion in the Indian Ocean changes everything.Facing down terrifying childhood memories, torn between two very different women and doubting old friends, McKinnon must navigate a precarious path between secretive government agencies, shady syndicates and avaricious crime lords towards an unpredictable endgame.Gambling everything on his faith in one man, can McKinnon beat the odds and come out on top?A gripping page-turner, Sea of Gold draws the reader into a world of extremes, the casual affluence of the super-rich contrasting with the dignified poverty of the desperate. Meanwhile, McKinnon's two loves - the enigmatic Claire and his devoted, long-term lover, Eleni, vie for his attention.This debut thriller from Nick Elliott is packed with intrigue - if you love your action spiced with suspense, make Sea of Gold your next read. Author Biography Nick Elliott began his career as a boarding agent attending ships in Edinburgh's port of Leith. He moved to Hong Kong in the Seventies and lived throughout the Far East for twenty years before relocating to Greece and eventually back to the UK. A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, he has worked, lived and breathed shipping throughout and more than a few of the events described in Sea of Gold are inspired by his own experiences. Married with two daughters, he divides his time between Scotland and a Greek island. Number of Pages: 310 Dimensions: 0.7 x 8 x 5.25 IN Publication Date: April 24, 2014