‘I was taking the short trip on the Hayling Ferry across Langstone Harbour when I saw the Mulberry – a floating harbour left over from World War II – and I thought what if a body of a woman was discovered on it. How did the body get there? Who is she? How did she die? Who killed her? Hence Deadly Waters.’

 

 

When a woman, the head teacher of a struggling local school, is found brutally murdered in Langstone Harbour DI Andy Horton is appointed to lead the investigation but not for long if Superintendent Uckfield has his way. Horton is given only a week to find the killer, after that he will be shunted off the case. Horton now has a point to prove as well as a complex murder case to solve. A note was found on the victim, Have you forgotten ME? Along with money wrapped up in a five-pound note and dripping with honey. Is there a clue in 'The Owl and the Pussy-cat' rhyme? Is it simply a senseless murder by an unhinged killer or does someone close to the head have a motive for murder? As Horton delves deeper into the investigation, aided by Sergeant Cantelli, the tension mounts. With the clock ticking Horton is soon forced to take a decision that will put his life on the line . . .

 

 

"Rowson adds an appealing hero to the British Police Procedural ranks." Kirkus

 

"Having spent many years as a professional crime fighter, I fought shy of reading crime fiction until I set eyes on Paulines' excellent books. If you haven't read any of her books - do so now. You will never look back!"  Gordon D. S Maddocks Former Assistant Chief Constable (Devon and Cornwall Constabulary) Now an author and artist.

 

"I have read all of Pauline's Crime novels, Tide of Death, In Cold Daylight, In for the Kill and Deadly Waters and have noted how she has developed her story lines and become more devious and gripping. Her latest novel Deadly Waters will have you sitting on the edge of your seat right to the last page, I could not put it down."  Bob Hornby