Tide of Death - Chosen by Amazon as the 'Best of Crime Fiction 2006'
'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.' www.amazon.com
The first in the Marine Mystery series of crime novels featuring the flawed and rugged Inspector Andy Horton
It is Horton’s second day back in Portsmouth CID after being suspended on a charge of gross misconduct for eight months. Determined to prove his innocence of the charges that have wrecked his career and his marriage he finds his personal investigations sidelined when the naked body of a man is found on the beach. Aided by Sergeant Cantelli, Horton sets out to find a killer who will stop at nothing to cover his tracks. As he starts to uncover dark secrets that someone would rather not have exposed, he risks not only his career but also his life…
'Pauline Rowson's marine mystery series can do for the Solent what Inspector Morse did for Oxford.' Daily Echo
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Reviews for Tide of Death by Pauline Rowson
'Rowson brilliantly blends the worlds of police detection and yachting in this Andy Horton murder mystery.' Bertrams Books
'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
'I love Pauline's books. They're full of twists and turns. She is definitely one to watch.' Caroline Mileham, Books Buyer Play.com