Pauline Rowson

Pauline Rowson is a highly regarded English novelist, renowned for her crime fiction and marine mystery novels. Born in England, Rowson has a deep love for the sea, which is evident in her unique sub-genre of marine mysteries. She has written twenty-four novels, including fifteen featuring the troubled and rugged Portsmouth detective, Inspector Andy Horton.

Before becoming a full-time author, Rowson worked as a marketing and training guru, publishing several "how to" business books. She is also the founder of CSI Portsmouth, an annual event that is part of the Portsmouth Bookfest, and a member of the Crime Writer's Association and the Society of Authors. Rowson's writing is influenced by her love for adventure, heroes, and mystery, which is reflected in her popular "Andy Horton" series.

In addition to the "Andy Horton" series, Rowson has written four novels in the mystery thriller series featuring Art Marvik, a troubled former Royal Marine Commando now an undercover investigator for the UK's Police National Intelligence Marine Squad (NIMS). She has also written three 1950 set mystery series featuring Scotland Yard detective, Inspector Alun Ryga, who is sent out to solve baffling coastal crimes. Rowson's novels are set against the backdrop of the ever-changing sea, adding an extra layer of depth and complexity to her stories.

Rowson's writing style is known for its fast-paced, twisting plots, and she has a loyal fanbase who eagerly await her next novel. She is currently working on a brand new DI Andy Horton novel, set for release in late 2024, as well as a new Inspector Ryga 1950s set mystery, no. 5, due for release in early summer 2024. Rowson's first DI Andy Horton novel is "The Portsmouth Murders," and if you enjoy historical detective mysteries, then "Death in the Cove" is the first in the 1950s set Inspector Ryga murder mystery series of four. There is also former Royal Marine Commando Art Marvik, now an undercover investigator for the UK Police Marine Unit who first appears in "Deadly Waves." There are four in this thriller crime series. Rowson enjoys hearing from her readers and can be contacted via her website.
Art Marvik Books
# Title Year
1 Silent Running 2015
2 Dangerous Cargo 2016
3 Lost Voyage 2017
4 Dead Sea 2021
DI Andy Horton Books
# Title Year
1 Tide of Death / The Portsmouth Murders 2006
2 Deadly Waters / The Langstone Harbour Murders 2007
3 The Suffocating Sea / The Horsea Marina Murders 2008
4 Dead Man's Wharf / The Royal Hotel Murders 2009
5 Blood on the Sand / The Isle of Wight Murders 2010
6 Footsteps on the Shore / The Portchester Castle Murders 2011
7 A Killing Coast / The Chale Bay Murders 2012
8 Death Lies Beneath / The Farlington Marsh Murders 2012
9 Undercurrent / The Oyster Quays Murders 2013
10 Death Surge / The Cowes Week Murders 2013
11 Shroud of Evil / The Boathouse Murders 2014
12 Fatal Catch / The Thorney Island Murders 2016
13 Lethal Waves / The Guernsey Ferry Murders 2017
14 Dead Passage / The Rat Island Murders 2018
15 A Deadly Wake / The Luccombe Bay Murders 2020
16 The South Binness Murders 2022
17 The Hayling Island Murders 2023
Inspector Alun Ryga Books
# Title Year
1 Death in the Cove 2019
2 Death in the Harbour 2020
3 Death In The Nets 2021
4 Death in the Dunes 2023
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 In Cold Daylight 2006
2 In for the Kill 2007