Gripping, multi-layered mystery crime novels that keep you guessing until the end...

The NEW Inspector Andy Horton Mystery

A Deadly Wake DI Andy Horton 15 now available in paperback, as an ebook and on Kindle from 2 June 2020

As DI Andy Horton follows the trail of a man found dead in a log cabin on the Isle of Wight, he uncovers some startling revelations into his own mother’s past and the truth behind her disappearance over thirty years ago.

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Fatal Catch (DI Andy Horton 12) now available as an e book and on Amazon Kindle and in paperback

In Fatal Catch, DI Andy Horton is called out to examine a gruesome catch by two fishermen: a human hand. Is it that of missing violent criminal Alfie Wright – or is he the killer? And where is the rest of the corpse? Soon Horton finds himself immersed in a complex case where everyone has a reason to lie and no one is who they seem. Assailed by doubts both in his personal and professional life, Horton desperately tries to keep his emotional feelings under control and his focus on his work. His instincts tell him to trust no one and believe nothing; he’s not sure though whether this time he’ll succeed.

Shroud of Evil (DI Andy Horton 11) now available in paperback, as an e book and on Amazon Kindle

Horton is assigned the case of a missing person, Jasper Kenton, a private investigator. He's irritated at being assigned such a low-ranking investigation and suspects the disappearance has a mundane explanation. Either Kenton is with a woman, or he’s stolen from a client and absconded with the money. But when Kenton’s car turns up, and a shocking discovery is made, things turn serious. Immediately, Horton finds himself embroiled in an investigation that has major personal ramifications, and one in which he has no choice but to withhold vital information. As he struggles to crack the case, he knows it is only a question of time before someone discovers he’s kept silent, and when that’s revealed, his part in hindering a major investigation will end his career.

"A compelling protagonist and mounting suspense make the book hard to put down." Publishers Weekly

Coming soon...

Lethal Waves (DI Andy Horton 13)

To be published 3 August 2020 in paperback, e book on Amazon Kindle, Kobo, Apple and Google Books - available to pre-order

On his return from Guernsey, Horton is called out to investigate the death of a vagrant whose body is found under a rotting houseboat on the shores of Portsmouth.

"Nothing in this police procedural is as it first appears. The Harley Davidson-riding, boat-dwelling Horton is a fascinating man to get to know, and his thoughtful approach to detection is a pleasure to read." Publishers Weekly

"This heart-breaking story of ambition, greed, jealousy, and revenge makes a good choice for fans of no-nonsense British procedurals." Booklist

NEW! 1950 set mystery DEATH IN THE COVE

DEATH IN THE COVE an Inspector Ryga mystery by Pauline Rowson

Introducing Inspector Alun Ryga of Scotland Yard

England 1950, a country still struggling to come to terms with peace in the grip of austerity and rationing.When the body of a man wearing a pinstriped suit is found in a secluded bay on Portland Island, Dorset Scotland Yard detective, Inspector Alun Ryga is sent to investigate.

' Death in the Cove is a great read and one I recommend to any crime fans.' BH Living Magazine