--- product_id: 310256614 title: "PENGUIN The Sea Detective" price: "€ 43.33" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/310256614-penguin-the-sea-detective store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # Oceanography-driven crime solving Critically acclaimed Scottish crime fiction Unique detective expertise PENGUIN The Sea Detective **Price:** € 43.33 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌊 Crack the code of the sea’s darkest secrets with Scotland’s most compelling detective! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** PENGUIN The Sea Detective - **How much does it cost?** € 43.33 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/310256614-penguin-the-sea-detective) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Dive Deep into Oceanic Mysteries:** Follow Cal McGill, an oceanographer-turned-detective, using waves and currents to crack cases. - • **A Gripping Puzzle You Can't Put Down:** Intricately woven plot with suspense that keeps you hooked until the last page. - • **Critically Acclaimed & Award-Winning:** Praised by The Scotsman, Sunday Times, and The Literary Review for raising the bar in crime fiction. - • **Authentic Scottish Setting & Atmosphere:** Experience the rugged Scottish coast through vivid descriptions and immersive storytelling. - • **Join a Cult Following of Crime Enthusiasts:** With a 4.6-star rating and growing fanbase, be part of the must-read crime series of the year. ## Overview PENGUIN The Sea Detective is a groundbreaking Scottish crime novel featuring Cal McGill, an oceanographer who uses his scientific expertise to solve chilling mysteries along Scotland’s coast. Praised for its compelling plot, rich character development, and authentic setting, this critically acclaimed book has earned a 4.6-star rating from readers and is the first in a captivating series that blends environmental insight with thrilling detective work. ## Description Discover the chilling first mystery in a truly unique crime series you won't be able to put down 'There comes a time when a novel raises the bar for a particular genre, and The Sea Detective does just that for Scottish crime fiction' SCOTSMAN ______ Cal McGill is an Edinburgh-based oceanographer, environmentalist and one-of-a-kind investigator. Using his knowledge of the waves - ocean currents, prevailing winds, shipping records - McGill can track where objects have come from, or where they've gone. So when two severed feet wash up miles apart on two different islands off the coast of Scotland, he Most strangely, forensic tests reveal that the feet belong to the same body. As Cal McGill investigates, he unravels a web of corruption, exploitation and violence, which threatens many lives across the globe. Including his own . . . ______ 'Raises the bar for Scottish crime fiction . . . elegantly written and compelling' The Scotsman 'Excellent' The Literary Review, 'Top Five Crime Books of the Year' 'Promises to be a fine series of detective novels' Sunday Times 'Crime Book of the Month' 'An unusual, interesting and enthralling read' Shotsmag 'A compelling protagonist' The Times Literary Supplement Review: Couldn’t put it down. - Not a dull moment. Good plot, great descriptions of characters and settings. Review: Exciting and a Great Puzzle - I read the 2nd of Mark Douglas-Home's trilogy first and was so intrigued that I wanted to learn how Cal McGill turned his talents as an oceanographer into detecting the answers to mysteries. This book is well written and does not reveal the solution to the puzzle until the end couple of chapters. Cal himself is not only the solver of mystery but an interesting character in this book in himself. The second and third books are not disappointing and I hope Mark Douglas-Home continues with the series. ## Features - PENGUIN GROUP ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 86 Reviews | ## Images ![PENGUIN The Sea Detective - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81dUuwdmB4L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Couldn’t put it down. *by C***Y on 9 August 2021* Not a dull moment. Good plot, great descriptions of characters and settings. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exciting and a Great Puzzle *by K***R on 24 June 2017* I read the 2nd of Mark Douglas-Home's trilogy first and was so intrigued that I wanted to learn how Cal McGill turned his talents as an oceanographer into detecting the answers to mysteries. This book is well written and does not reveal the solution to the puzzle until the end couple of chapters. Cal himself is not only the solver of mystery but an interesting character in this book in himself. The second and third books are not disappointing and I hope Mark Douglas-Home continues with the series. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Won't buy the sequel *by V***R on 20 March 2016* I had such high expectations for this book, with a different type of detective. But it just goes on and on, there are too many threads; all the characters, including unfortunately, the hero and the victims, are not very likable. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/310256614-penguin-the-sea-detective](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/310256614-penguin-the-sea-detective) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-07-23*