Shortlisted for the World Book Day Prize 2008
A hard-hitting, fast-paced thriller
Fire fighter Jack Bartholomew dies whilst trying to put out a fire in a derelict building. Was it an accident or arson? Marine Artist Adam Greene doesn't know, only that he has lost his closest friend. He attends the funeral ready to mourn when another funeral intrudes upon his thoughts, and one he has tried very hard to forget for the last fifteen years. But before he has time to digest this, or discover the identity of the stranger stalking him, Jack's house is ransacked.
Unaware of the risks he is running Adam soon finds himself caught up in a mysterious and dangerous web of deceit. By exposing a secret that has lain dormant for years Adam is forced to face his own dark secrets, and as the facts reveal themselves the prospects for his survival look bleak. But Adam knows there is no turning back; he has to get to the truth no matter what the cost, even if it means his life.
Pauline Rowson discusses the inspiration behind In Cold Daylight and reads the prologue.

Pauline Rowson’s marine mystery crime and thriller novels are growing in popularity in Poland where they are published.
In Cold Daylight now published in Turkey by Babıali Kültür Yayıncılığı, one of the country’s leading publishers.
Reviews for In Cold Daylight
"In Cold Daylight by Pauline Rowson was one of those books I picked up and couldn't put down until everything was sorted, enough tantalizing chapter ends to lead me on into the next and the next."
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'This is a fast-paced and enjoyable book with many twists and turns. Adam's investigation is turning over rocks, and there are surprises under them. 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.' Reviewing The Evidence
'Great read, enjoyable and moves along at a hectic pace. Thoroughly entertaining.' Chief Fire Officer, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
'I thoroughly enjoyed this novel.' Chief Fire Officer, Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.
'Pauline Rowson has the knack of captivating the audience. You will be taken on a thrilling mystery and just when you think you know who done what to whom, the story takes another turn. A gripping story, you will not be disappointed.' Bob Hornby posted on
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Listen to Pauline Rowson talking about developing characters for her novels.
Pauline Rowson in conversation with Rob Richardson of Express FM.