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Pauline Rowson was raised in Portsmouth and is a frequent visitor to the Isle of Wight, the setting for this marine mystery thriller. In addition to being a crime writer she is the author of several marketing, self-help and motivational books. She lives in Hampshire and can never be far from the sea for any length of time without suffering withdrawal symptoms. This is her third marine mystery and she plans many more…
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Tide of Death
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Praise for Tide of Death featuring DI Andy Horton and his sidekick Barney Cantelli
‘Rowson manages to mix criminal and maritime worlds into a fast paced thriller, from police stations to Bavaria yachts the reader is fixed.’ Julian Gowing, Opal Marine.
‘With the Harley Davidson riding Horton living on a yacht and the various harbours and marinas around Portsmouth playing a major part in the action this is ideal reading - just check out that yacht in the next berth.’ Sail-World.com
‘If you are looking for a gripping read, to while away the time between sailing, try murder mystery Tide of Death.’ Yachts and Yachting Magazine
‘Rowson’s marine mystery series can do for the Solent what Inspector Morse did for Oxford.’ Daily Echo
‘Hoist the sails for DI Andy Horton and his sidekick Barney Cantelli. A series with a fair wind behind it and destined to go far.’ Amy Myers
‘A detective novel with a cutting edge. A great marine mystery with action.’ Marine Update Reader Reviews for Tide of Death
‘Marvellous! A detective story that kept me enthralled to the end.’
‘This is the first detective crime novel I have read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Can’t wait to read the next one!’
‘Andy Horton is great. Can’t wait to find out what happens to him in the next book.’
‘Pauline Rowson has combined the glamorous yachting world on the south coast with the seedy criminal world in a fast moving, easy to read marine mystery. The reader is transported straight into the world of deception and intrigue. I could not put this book down. It is a must read.’
Praise for In Cold Daylight – A Marine Mystery fast paced thriller
‘Twists and turns described this perfectly. I enjoyed it and couldn’t put it down. Can’t wait for the next one.
I’m hooked.’
‘I really enjoyed this. It kept me turning the pages.’
‘Great! I was up until 3am to finish this.’
‘This is a fast-paced and enjoyable book with many twists and turns. The characters are well defined and the plotting is excellent. For the reader who likes an atmospheric novel together with a good mystery, Rowson is one to watch.’
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