New Crime Novel from Hayling Author

- Tue 2nd Oct 2007

The latest crime novel by Hayling Island author, Pauline Rowson, called Deadly Waters, has just been published by Severn House and sees the return of Tide of Death's fearless hero DI Andy Horton.

DI Horton’s patch is Portsmouth and in Deadly Waters, Horton is called in to investigate the death of a head teacher found on the Mulberry in Langstone Harbour. All of Rowson's Marine Mysteries, Tide of Death, In Cold Daylight, In for the Kill and Deadly Waters, are based in and around the Solent area, but her books have an international readership, spanning as far as Asia, and South Africa with plans for US releases in January 2008, and interest from as far a field as Japan and Brazil.

Pauline says, ‘Horton is as tough as a container ship, having dredged through the sludge of life's sewerage, since childhood. He seeks solace in the fresh sea breeze, which blocks out the stench of his own personal injustices. In Deadly Waters he has a new crime to solve in addition to trying to sort out his personal problems.’

Like Horton, the pace in Rowson's mysteries is dagger-sharp, with as many unpredictable twists as the sea's changing currents. There are no sticky labels marking out the perpetrators, which leaves us guessing until the very end - 'Who did it?' And Deadly Waters is no exception. The plot is as appetizing as ever:

"When a woman, the head teacher of a struggling local school, is found brutally murdered in Langstone Harbour DI Andy Horton is appointed to lead the investigation – but not for long if Superintendent Uckfield has his way. Horton is given only a week to find the killer, after that he will be shunted off the case. Horton now has a point to prove as well as a complex murder case to solve. A note was found on the victim – Have you forgotten ME? – along with money wrapped up in a five-pound note and smothered with honey. Is there a clue in 'The Owl and the Pussy-cat' rhyme? Is it simply a senseless murder by an unhinged killer or does someone close to the head have a motive for murder? As Horton delves deeper into the investigation, aided by Sergeant Cantelli, the tension mounts. With the clock ticking Horton is soon forced to take a decision that will put his life on the line."

Deadly Waters is in hardback and costs £18.99 for a signed copy available from The Hayling Island Book Shop. Personal dedications can be arranged.

To see an interview of Pauline Rowson talking about Deadly Waters and her crime novels visit: www.paulinerowsonmarinemysteries.blogspot.com

By forum user, Pauline Rowson

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