Pauline-Rowson's Podcast

A body on a ferry and a body under a rotting houseboat, what connects them? DI Andy Horton has to find out in THE GUERNSEY FERRY MURDERS, number 13 in the Solent Murder Mytery series of currently 19. What inspired me to write this DI Andy Horton crime novel. Detective Inspector Andy Horton is in Guernsey when he receives an urgent call from his friend, Inspector John Guilbert: ‘A woman’s been found dead on the ferry which sailed from Portsmouth this morning.’ The dead woman is discovered in her cabin lying face down in the confined space between the beds. The door locked from the inside. Horton and Guilbert suspect foul play. Back on his boat at Southsea Marina, Horton receives another call, this time from Sergeant Warren. A vagrant’s body is discovered under one of the old houseboats near Langstone Harbour. Shot in the chest.Troubled by questions surrounding both deaths, Horton dives headfirst into his investigations, where dark secrets lead to destruction. "Terrific read by my favourite author." Avril Adams "Brilliant story, exciting and full of twists, couldn’t put the book down. "CJ By Pauline Rowson Pauline Rowson

A cold, grey January morning.  A woman with a gun in her hand.  A corpse on an abandoned golf course.  Detective Inspector Andy Horton is taking a break on the Isle of Wight. But even when he’s on holiday trouble follows him . . . How I came up with the idea for THE ISLE OF WIGHT MURDERS, no. 5 in the DI Andy Horton Solent Murder Mystery Series of 19. "An exciting and dramatic story. Even on holiday, Horton, has a knack for finding trouble. A thriller, one murder seems to attract more of them. Characters were complicated and intriguing, with a labyrinth like trail of clues." Snowdrop "Beautifully written, gives you a great layout of the island and continuing underlying storyline too. Brilliant and easy to read, I did it in one sitting and can't wait for the next one in the series"  Judith "Excellent, well written and a cut above the rest. I have enjoyed all of her books." Karen Pauline Rowson

DI Andy Horton has a lot on his plate in THE ROYAL HOTEL MURDERS. A celebrity receives threatening phone calls. A nursing home resident assaulted. A man found in a gravel pit with several of his fingers severed. DI Andy Horton investigates in THE ROYAL HOTEL MURDERS no. 4 in the DI Andy Horton Solent Murder Mystery Series of 19. "DI Andy Horton, has plenty on his plate in an intriguing plot. There's plenty to keep the reader guessing." Guy" Pauline Rowson is really very, very good at putting together a very twisty plot. This one has more wayward turns than a drunken spiral! But you know that Andy Horton will get there in the end. Excellent book!" Kimmsie "Great characters, plot, flow, and lots of evil villains. I don't know how she does it, but so happy that she does." Sheana Pauline Rowson

BRITISH POLICE PROCEDURAL SET IN PORTSMOUTH, FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR PAULINE ROWSON. OVER 900,000 BOOKS READ! Old friends. Dark secrets. Vicious murders. Could this be the case that finally breaks Detective Andy Horton? Roxanne Keay is found on the shore of Tipner Lake. Her long dark hair plastered over her grey, lifeless face. Her blue coat open to reveal a single stab wound to the chest. At first, it looks like a senseless act of violence. But DI Andy Horton isn’t convinced. Roxanne wasn’t a random victim. She’d been serving on the jury of a high-profile smuggling trial. Justin Haslegrave is the man in the dock. If convicted, he’s facing a long stretch in prison. But days later, Justin is found dead. Stabbed — just like Roxanne. Horton soon uncovers a chilling link: Roxanne and Justin shared a dangerous secret — one they took to the grave. But someone else knows the truth . . . Horton’s on the trail of a ruthless killer, one who’s determined to silence anyone who gets in their way. A tense, atmospheric British police mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Fans of Angela Marsons, Ian Rankin, Elly Griffiths and Bill Kitson will devour this dark and twisted tale. READERS LOVE THE TIPNER LAKE MURDERS: 'A gripping page-turner that will make sure you will go through a thousand emotions per minute! The ENTIRE plot was superb- a fantastic police procedural! I’d highly recommend this book ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars!' ARC reviewer 

In this podcast I am answering a question from an audience on whether or not I write my crime novels sequentially and I talk about my system for plotting my novels. I am the author of the DI Andy Horton Solent Murder Mysteries, the Art Marvik Mystery Thrillers and the 1950s set Inspector Ryga novels. Published by Joffe Books all my crime novels are available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited in paperback and many as audio books.

Taken from a talk I gave on how I plot and write my crime novels,  this extract looks at where my ideas come from and how I turn those ideas into plots. I am the author of the DI Andy Horton Solent Murder Mystery series, the Art Marvik mystery thrillers and the 1950s set Inspector Ryga historical mysteries. All my crime novels are set against the backdrop of the sea in the UK.   Published by Joffe Books. Amazon best selling author, available on Kindle, Kindle unlimited, paperback and audio book.

May 1951.  Unseasonably cold and dank. Scotland Yard's Inspector Alun Ryga alights from the Paddington to Penzance night train to investigate the death of an eminent Harley Street skin specialist found on his yacht off the small harbour of Mousehole.  Number five in the Inspector Ryga Mystery series, published by Joffe Books.  "Wow, SO good. Inspector Ryga reminded me of so many conflicted sleuths, with his compassion, brilliance and melancholy. Everyone has motive, means and opportunity. By the conclusion, Ryga is even sadder about the human condition." "Excellent police work in this extremely twisty novel of deviousness." "Death on Board definitely had me constantly guessing." Amazon Kindle, Kindle Unlimited and Paperback Pauline Rowson www.rowmark.co.uk

Five skeletons are unearthed on Rat Island in Portsmouth Harbour, some date from the 18th century, but one is much more recent. Who is she? Detective Inspector Horton is on the case with some personal trepidation.THE RAT ISLAND MURDERS no 14 in the DI Andy Horton Solent Murder Mystery series. 

THE SOUTH BINNESS MURDERS is no. 16 in the Detective Inspector Andy Horton Solent Murder Mystery series. In this episode I talk about what's in store the Portsmouth based detective in this complex and intriguing case. All my crime novels are available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited and in paperback, published by Joffe Books.

Meet DI Andy Horton in THE GUERNSEY FERRY MURDERS, no 13 in the Solent Murder Mystery Series.  He’s a risk-taking Harley-Davidson riding, sailing detective who doesn’t always play by the rules . . . which often lands him in trouble with his bosses. In this episode I talk about the idea behind THE GUERNSEY FERRY MURDERS. Andy Horton is fit with a strong sense of justice. But of course there’s more to the Harley Davidson riding, sailing detective, than that. Abandoned by his mother as a child, he's been raised in a succession of children’s homes, growing up on the rough streets of Portsmouth, surviving on his wits – and with his fists. He knows the dark, seedy recesses of his home city – which he hates and loves in equal measure. He seeks justice and doesn’t much care how he gets it, just as long as the villains get done. But his childhood has made him psychologically vulnerable and that flaw allows us to penetrate his masculine armoury.  Andy is a loner. He doesn’t want to be though, he has a desperate desire to belong but he’s afraid of letting anyone get too close for fear of being hurt and rejected. As a result he always finds himself on the outside. Estranged from his wife and daughter he lives alone on his yacht in a marina.  He never wears a suit or tie — unless it’s to go to court. He’s an instinctive copper and a man of contrasts, which often lands him in trouble with his bosses.  Why not join him in these entertaining Solent Murder Mysteries. 

He’s a risk-taking Harley-Davidson-riding, sailing detective who doesn’t always play by the rules, which often lands him in trouble with his bosses. In this episode Pauline Rowson, author of the DI Andy Horton Solent Murder Mystery series, talks about THE LUCCOMBE BAY MURDERS, no. 15 in the series. Available on Amazon Kindle, Kindle Unlimited and in paperback. “A great read for mystery lovers with plenty to keep you guessing until the last moment.” Crime Book Club “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 “Once you get to know Andy Horton you'll be sure to name him as one of your favourite police characters in crime fiction.” James C.

 Meet DI Andy Horton in the Solent Murder Mystery THE OYSTER QUAYS MURDERS. He’s a risk-taking Harley-Davidson-riding, sailing detective who doesn’t always play by the rules . . . which often lands him in trouble with his bosses. Here I talk about the inspiration behind this crime novel. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Once you get to know Andy Horton you'll be sure to name him as one of your favourite police characters in crime fiction.” James C.  Coming soon as audio books. Available on Kindle and in paperback. 

A gripping character driven crime mystery with twists and turns.  Meet DI Andy Horton. He’s a risk-taking Harley-Davidson-riding, sailing detective who doesn’t always play by the rules . . . which often lands him in trouble with his bosses. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Horton is my new favourite detective- life continually kicks him in the teeth but he always gets up again until he finds the murderer(s)!" Yvonne Amazon THE THORNEY ISLAND MURDERS  no. 12 in the DI Andy Horton Solent Murder Mystery series by Pauline Rowson.

Who is Detective Inspector Andy Horton? What has made him who he is? What is the first crime novel in the DI Andy Horton Solent Murder Mystery Series? Creator, Pauline Rowson talks about her renegade, south coast based Harley-Davidson riding, sailing detective, a man of contrasts with a desperate need to belong yet who is always on the outside. Gripping character driven crime mysteries with plots that twist and turn and keep you guessing until the end.

Eight months ago, DI Horton’s life fell apart when he was suspended for misconduct. His wife kicked him out and stopped him seeing his daughter. With his personal and professional life still in a mess, Horton is back in Portsmouth CID and now it doesn’t look good for a detective under suspicion to be the one to find a dead body. His colleagues don’t want him on the case.  This murder will challenge Detective Inspector Horton in every single way. And when another body turns up with the same cause of death, Horton suspects he might be the next person in the killer’s sights. Listen to an extract from Chapter One read by Jonathan Rhodes of THE PORTSMOUTH MURDERS, book no. 1 of 15 in the Solent Murder Mystery Series. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Beautifully written and devised. Thoroughly recommend you start reading this book and rest of series. You won't be disappointed." Sandra K.   ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Once you get to know Andy Horton you'll be sure to name him as one of your favourite police characters in crime fiction.” James C.  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Well written , good story line keeping your interest to the very end where all is revealed. A new policeman takes his place in my must read category and I have very high praise for this book buy and enjoy." Alan C.

In this podcast episode I talk about bobbies on bicycles, women police officers, and police boxes in 1950s England, the era for my Inspector Ryga mysteries. Scotland Yard detective, Inspector Alun Ryga, a former German prisoner-of-war, teams up with former war photographer, Eva Paisley, to solve baffling coastal crimes around the coast of England in a series which captures the era perfectly. Atmospheric, gripping, full of surprising twists and turns to keep the reader enthralled until the end. "Pure detection mixed with a bit of history. Love these characters and the setting is great.” Goodreads  "Brings the atmosphere and era alive.” Amazon 

Crime author Pauline Rowson talks about how different policing and detection in 1950s Britain was to today, and how this is weaved into her atmospheric 1950s set crime novels featuring Scotland Yard detective, Inspector Ryga and former war photographer, Eva Paisley.

Pauline Rowson in conversation with BBC Radio Solent presenter Julian Clegg on his Breakfast Show, talking about her crime novels and the third in her mystery thriller series (4) featuring former Royal Marine Commando Art Marvik, LOST VOYAGE.  This was a live interview in 2017.

A compelling thriller of identity theft, fraud, embezzlement and murder. In this episode I'm talking to an audience in Hampshire about the inspiration behind one of my early mystery thrillers, IN FOR THE KILL. I hope you can hear it OK and enjoy listening to it.  You can find details of all my crime novels on my website at www.rowmark.co.uk along with articles on writing and my characters. My crime novels are available in paperback, ebook and on Amazon Kindle IN FOR THE KILL, mystery thriller  "A change of direction at every turn. Keep notes on all the players. If you like Jeffery Deaver, you'll love this story. The best mystery I've ever read by a female author." Amazon 5*    "Rowson weaves terrific plots around memorable characters. Her writing is as sharp as a punch in the ribs. Attention-grabbing. Compulsive. Next one please!" Hampshire Life Magazine.    

I am the author of twenty four published crime novels set against the backdrop of the ever changing sea on the English coast: the contemporary set DI Andy Horton crime novels; the action-packed Art Marvik mystery thrillers; the 1950s set Inspector Ryga mysteries and two standalone thrillers. In this episode I'm talking about how to start writing and my long road to publication demonstrating that it isn't always easy or a quick fix result. Now, however, since I was first published, the market has expanded and there are some great opportunities to self-publish. I hope you enjoy listening.

In this episode I talk about my undercover investigator, Art Marvik who currently appears in four action-packed, fast-paced, mystery thrillers.  "Fans of Rowson’s DI Andy Horton books will be delighted with her new series featuring former marine commando Art Marvik. A tense, terrifying thrill ride that twists and turns with dizzying speed, combined with a likable, smart, tough, but all too human hero, make this a cracking-good series—action fans need Marvik on their radar." Booklist on SILENT RUNNING. 

This is an extract from a talk I gave, here I am talking about creating characters in my DI Andy Horton series of crime novels and how I draw up plot lines. All my crime novels are available in paperback, as ebooks, on Amazon Kindle and most are also available as audio books. For more information about my crime novels and articles on writing visit my website at www.rowmark.co.uk - Where to buy Pauline Rowson's crime novels

Inspector Ryga is on his way to the port of Newhaven, East Sussex to investigate why an ordinary police constable has met his death in the harbour and his sensible, law-abiding wife has gone missing. In this extract from the audio book of DEATH IN THE HARBOUR, former war photographer, Eva Paisley joins Inspector Ryga. The audio book is read by actor Jonathan Rhodes and produced by B7 Media. It is available on Audible.  Written by Pauline Rowson, DEATH IN THE HARBOUR no 3 in the Inspector Ryga series is also available in paperback, as an ebook and on Amazon Kindle.

Pauline Rowson talks to John A. Hoda on his My Favourite Detective Show - in this extract I'm talking about the emotional baggage of one of my character's, Inspector Ryga, choosing characters names and why I set my crime novels against the backdrop of the every changing sea. You can listen to the full podcast at My Favourite Detective

Scotland Yard's Inspector Ryga  teams up with former war photographer, Eva Paisley, in DEATH IN THE COVE (1) set on the Island of Portland, Dorset; DEATH IN THE HARBOUR (2) set in Newhaven Port, East Sussex, and DEATH IN THE NETS (3) set in the fishing port of Brixham, Devon in these atmospheric 1950s set mysteries. Listen to an extract from the audio book of DEATH IN THE COVE.

Crime author Pauline Rowson talks to John A. Hoda about her Portsmouth based detective, DI Andy Horton who features in 15 crime novels. This is an extract from the full interview of "My Favourite Detective Podcast, Episode 136". Pauline Rowson is the author of twenty-four crime novels: fifteen in the DI Andy Horton series; four Art Marvik mystery thrillers; three in the 1950s set Inspector Ryga mystery series and two standalone mystery thrillers. All her fast-paced crime novels are set against the back drop of the sea in England. 

DEATH IN THE COVE is the first in the Inspector Ryga 1950s set mystery series with DEATH IN THE HARBOUR no. 2 and DEATH IN THE NETS no. 3. Ryga is a detective with Scotland Yard's Criminal Investigation Department and because of his background in the Merchant Navy, and his thoughtful analytical approach he is sent out to investigate baffling coastal crimes in an England still in the grip of austerity and rationing following the Second World War. Here the actor Jonathan Rhodes reads two extracts from Chapter One of the audio book of DEATH IN THE COVE.

England 1950, a country still in the grip of austerity and rationing. Scotland Yard's detective, Inspector Ryga is detailed to solve a series of baffling coastal crimes.The Inspector Ryga atmospheric mystery series by Pauline Rowson - listen to the book trailer for the first in the Ryga series, DEATH IN THE COVE.

In this episode I'm talking about why I chose the 1950s to set my new crime series, what life was like in the 1950s, and the background to my main character Scotland Yard detective, Inspector Ryga, who is sent out to solve baffling complex coastal crimes.

This extract is from a talk I gave, I'm talking about the inspiration behind DI Andy Horton crime novel, UNDERCURRENT, set in Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard on the south coast of England. UNDERCURRENT is number nine in the series of currently fifteen. Horton is a man defined by a tormented past, but with hopes for his future.

TIDE OF DEATH is the first in the DI Andy Horton series of crime novels set against the atmospheric backdrop of the sea in the Solent area of Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight on the South Coast of England.  Listen to an extract from Chapter One of TIDE OF DEATH the first in this fast-paced, multi-layered and entertaining crime series - currently fifteen in the series. 

This is an extract from a talk I gave in Portsmouth, England in July 2021 about my Inspector Andy Horton crime novels set in Portsmouth and on the Isle of Wight.  Here I am talking about how Rat Island in Portsmouth Harbour inspired DI Andy Horton crime novel DEAD PASSAGE and how I turn ideas into plots for my novels.

This episode is taken from a Q & A with an audience at Sandhurst Library, Berkshire, England.  I'm answering questions on choosing characters names, getting attached to my characters and do I ever shut off from writing or thinking of plots, ideas and characters? 

This podcast is an extract of a talk I gave to an audience of creative people in Portsmouth on the south coast of England.  I'm talking about my fictional detective, Inspector Andy Horton, why I chose to set these crime novels in the vibrant coastal city of Portsmouth, and what inspired me to become a writer.

This episode is from one of the many talks I give on how I write my crime novels, here I am answering two questions from the audience on my writing routines and reading for pleasure. I hope you enjoy listening to it.

The inspiration behind mystery thriller IN FOR THE KILL and actor Jonathan Rhodes reading the prologue from this fast-paced, gripping thriller of what happens to one man when his identity is stolen.

Some titles are like pregnancy, they take months to develop, others can come almost instantly, although that is rare. Crime author Pauline Rowson talks about how she comes up with the titles for her crime novels.

In this podcast I talk about beginning to write, what to write and my long road to getting published. I hope it  provides inspiration to aspiring writers and will be of interest to others who enjoy reading and listening to books. I now have twenty-four crime novels, mysteries and thrillers published, fifteen in the DI Andy Horton series; four Marvik mystery thrillers; three in the 1950s set Inspector Ryga mysteries and two stand alone mystery thrillers.  

Mystery thriller IN COLD DAYLIGHT by Pauline Rowson inspired by a conversation with firefighters on Red Watch, Southsea. I decided to take this idea and work it up into a thrilling fast–paced plot. I also choose not to feature as the main protagonist a brave fire fighter but a reluctant hero, Adam Greene. When fire-fighter Jack Bartholomew, is killed in a fire Adam is forced out of his comfort zone to undertake a perilous journey, that leads him into a labyrinth of lies, secrets and conspiracy at the highest level. Listen to the actor Jonathan Rhodes reading the beginning of IN COLD DAYLIGHT. 

In this podcast I talk about the inspiration behind my crime, mystery thrillers set against the backdrop of the ever-changing sea, and where and how I generate ideas for the story lines.  

Pauline Rowson, crime author, talking to an audience about how she researches her contemporary set DI Andy Horton crime novels, which are set against the backdrop of the sea. There are sixteen in the DI Andy Horton series, four in the Marvik mystery thriller series, two standalone thrillers and three in her 1950s set Inspector Ryga mysteries. 

Pauline Rowson on writing first drafts and revisions of a novel, taken from a talk she gave to a Live audience. Listen to more on her You Tube Channel or on her website