– Brian MayeEvery Seventh WaveBy Tom VowlerSalt Publishing, £9.99A lonely older man rescues a drowning young Romanian woman from the sea. I could describe Vowler’s latest book as a literary thriller about people trafficking. The sea – whose waves come in cycles of seven, the seventh being the most powerful – is a consistent companion when loneliness pervades. Vowler’s book is a diverting read, compact and eloquently written. Photograph: Evan Vucci/APIf you want a better understanding of policing problems in the United States, read this book.

Source: The Irish Times March 20, 2021 00:00 UTC