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Now available to pre-order on Amazon One scorching summer evening, Commander Clive Cottinglea is returning home from the yacht club when he stumbles across a body at the bottom of the cliff lift.
By the time he fetches the beat constable, not only has the corpse vanished — but there’s no trace it was ever there. No blood. No broken twigs. No trampled flowers.
The local Southend police are baffled. How can they investigate a murder without evidence or a body?
The worried chief constable calls in a favour from Detective Superintendent Street at Scotland Yard — who knows just the man for the job.
Inspector Alun Ryga.
If audiobooks are your preferred way to enjoy crime fiction—whether you’re relaxing, walking, travelling or working—I hope you’ll enjoy the latest release.
THE BOATHOUSE MURDERS now available as an audio book
DI Andy Horton Solent Murder Mystery #11
OUT NOW the BRAND NEW Art Marvik mystery thriller (5) LETHAL STORM. Published 20 November 2025.Available on Amazon Kindle, Kindle Unlimited and in Paperback.
Number five in the Marvik mystery thriller series.
‘Wow, Plot and characters are amazing in this page turning thriller!’ Amazon customer
‘A truly gripping read, I absolutely can't wait for the next instalment!’ Amazon customer
OUT NOW The BRAND NEW DI Andy Horton Solent Murder Mystery (19)The BRAND NEW DI Andy Horton Solent Murder Mystery (19) THE TIPNER LAKE MURDERS published by Joffe Books.
Old friends. Dark secrets. Vicious murders. Will this be the case that finally breaks Detective Andy Horton?
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Out Now - The DI Andy Horton Solent Murder Mystery Box Set Books 1-8
Join Detective Inspector Andy Horton in these eight gripping Solent Murder Mysteries in one box set - Books 1-8
"Love this series. Andy is the sort of chap you would like to have in your wider circle of mates. Not too close but there if you want advice. Each book keeps me hooked until the end, complex but well planned plots that come to brilliant conclusions, leading into the next chapter in Andy's career and life." Christine G"Love this series. Andy is the sort of chap you would like to have in your wider circle of mates. Not too close but there if you want advice. Each book keeps me hooked until the end, complex but well planned plots that come to brilliant conclusions, leading into the next chapter in Andy's career and life." Christine G
A captivating historical 1950s mystery series, featuring the Scotland Yard detective, Inspector Alun Ryga.
Inspector Ryga is sent to Cornwall to solve the murder of an eminent Harley Street doctor.
Also just published the Inspector Ryga Mysteries Box Set Books 1-5‘Attention to detail and location is top rate.’ Paul S.
‘Well written. Brings the atmosphere and era alive.’ Margaret L.
‘Pure detection mixed with a bit of history. Very well done.’ Jill S.
‘This atmospheric historical mystery paints a vivid picture of a post-war British seaside town.’ L. Tilden
Available on Amazon Kindle and Kindle Unlimited
I'm writing a brand new Inspector Ryga 1950s set mystery, number seven in the series and another DI Andy Horton Solent Murder Mystery number twenty-one in the series.
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Pauline Rowson lives on the South Coast of England and is the best selling author of many crime novels, published by Joffe Books. Her popular crime novels include the DI Andy Horton Solent Murder Mystery series, the Art Marvik mystery thrillers and the 1950s set Inspector Ryga mysteries. Subscribe to her newsletter for all the latest books news.
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