The inspiration behind TIDE OF DEATH

“Locations are a strong inspiration for me. I was out walking along the beach one morning and thought what if Horton stumbles over the body of a naked man on the beach. Who is this man? How did he die? How did he get to be on the beach? Why is he naked? Who killed him? What’s Horton going to do next? TIDE OF DEATH was conceived.”

It is DI Andy Horton’s second day back in Portsmouth CID after being suspended for eight months. Whilst out running in the early morning he trips over the naked battered body of a man on the beach. PC Evans has been stabbed the night before, the DCI is up before a promotion board and Sergeant Cantelli is having trouble with his fifteen-year-old daughter. But Horton’s mind is on other things not least of which is trying to prove his innocence after being accused of rape.

Beset by personal problems and aided by Cantelli, Horton sets out to find a killer who will stop at nothing to cover his tracks. As he gets closer to the truth, and his personal investigations start to uncover dark secrets that someone would rather not have exposed, he risks not only his career but also his life…

 

'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 for the off-season - 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 Monthly

'Pauline Rowson's marine mystery series can do for the Solent what Inspector Morse did for Oxford.' Daily Echo

'A good quality domestic thriller. There is a strong plot and some nice characterisation and dialogue, which makes this a notch above the average fare out there. Rowson is clearly a crime writer to watch. Tide of Death is a chance to catch her early.' www.amazon.com

'I love Pauline's books. They're full of twists and turned. She is definitely one to watch.' Caroline Mileham, Books Buyer Play.com