Selected as the "Best of British Crime Fiction" by The Book Depository

'A gripping, suspense-filled murder case...an entertaining read in an engaging series...' Booklist (USA)

 

 

 

 

DI Horton is called to investigate a suspicious fire on board a boat, but as soon as he arrives at the marina he experiences a premonition so strong that it’s almost audible. As he views the charred remains of the dead man he knows instinctively that this investigation will be like no other, and he’s right. Soon Horton is forced to confront the past, not just the victim’s, but the mystery surrounding his mother’s disappearance over thirty years ago. As the pieces of a long ago puzzle begin to unravel, it soon becomes clear to Horton that this is one case someone is determined he should never solve – masterminded by a dangerous adversary who will stop at nothing to prevent the truth from coming out...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘A nicely complex plot.' Kirkus Reviews USA.

 

‘Strong plots, nice characterisation and dialogue. Rowson is clearly a crime writer to watch.' (Tide of Death) Amazon.com

‘Rowson adds an appealing hero to the British procedural ranks.' (Deadly Waters).

‘An entertaining procedural.' (Deadly Waters.)

'Rowson turns out an exemplary procedural with the requisite plot twists, double-crosses and all loose ends tied up neatly in a sailor’s knot.' (Dead Man's Wharf) Kirkus 

'This is another solid entry in a consistently well written series. Like Ed McBain, Rowson works many subtle variations on the procedural formula (including very interesting relationships between Andy and a couple of his superiors). A definite winner in the crowded field of British procedurals.' (Blood on the Sand) Booklist