Death Lies Beneath: An Inspector Andy Horton Mystery

When ex con, Daryl Woodley is found dead on the marshes bordering Langstone Harbour off Portsmouth the Intelligence Directorate believe his murder is linked to big time crook Marty Stapleton currently serving time in prison. DI Andy Horton is not so sure. He attends Woodley's funeral in the hope it will give them a lead in an investigation that has drawn a blank at every turn. It does but not in the way he or anyone expected. A woman's body is found on a rotting boat being salvaged in Portsmouth Harbour throwing Horton into a complex and frustrating investigation. As the tension mounts to solve the case, Horton receives a chilling message; time, it seems, is also running out for him personally. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of the sea on the South Coast of England. "A treat for fans of the puzzle-box mystery." Kirkus Reviews "A fast paced excellent mystery, with an interesting diverse set of characters, and an intriguing hook at the end that has me eagerly awaiting the next instalment in this series. Highly recommended." Mystery People "Rowson's solid eighth police procedural featuring Det. Insp. Andy Horton. Convincing characters and a coherent plot bolster a crafty solution to the crimes." Publishers Weekly "Pauline Rowson is an excellent constructor of false trails and DEATH LIES BENEATH is no exception. Carefully plotted, Andy Horton is a likeable if flawed character." Mysteries in Paradise