"As usual, Rowson offers up a thorny, multifaceted plot; a profusion of unusual twists; a likable yet complex hero; and plenty of fast-paced, knuckle-biting action." Booklist "Those seeking an outstanding British police procedural will devour the ninth entry in Rowson's sea-oriented series. Rowson's plotting is deftly layered, and she successfully captures the mood of her protagonist's tortured journey while creating abundant tension for the main plot of political intrigue." Library Journal USA "Set against the stunning backdrop of the south coast, once again Portsmouth succumbs to the seedy criminal underworld of murder and intrigue. Not only stand alone as a great read, but a must for those readers following Andy Horton in his quest for answers to his hidden past. Fast paced from beginning to end and totally gripping, Pauline Rowson can always be relied upon to give us a great story.Horton is a modern day 'Bergerac' and should definitely be on TV. I can't wait for the next instalment." Amazon

Pauline Rowson has been hailed as "redefining the genre of the police drama". Her cops are tough yet fallible. The DI Andy Horton series of crime novels has been acclaimed as having everything: compelling crimes, complex past history, a tough work environment, romantic entanglements and political intrigue played out against the dramatic and powerfully evocative British marine landscape of Portsmouth and the Solent. Pauline Rowson's crime novels have an International readership and have been translated into several languages including Chinese. They have received critical acclaim in the UK and the USA where they have been given starred reviews. As well as being a crime author, Pauline is an entertaining and inspirational public speaker and gives many talks about her crime novels and her writing career.