The Portchester Castle Murders
by Pauline Rowson

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE DETECTIVE SERIES!

Meet DI Andy Horton in this bestselling mystery. The Solent area of Portsmouth might be pretty, but the criminals certainly aren’t.

Please note this was previously published as Footsteps on the Shore.

It’s Friday the thirteenth and Detective Inspector Andy Horton’s luck is about to run out.

His Harley-Davidson is vandalized, a strange symbol etched into the paintwork. Is it some kind of warning?

To make matters worse, Horton’s nit-picking boss, DCI Lorraine Bliss, has returned early from her secondment to HQ.

And a convicted murderer out on licence has gone missing. Luke Felton. Horton recognizes the name from a case he worked as a sergeant.

Now a decomposing corpse washes up in Portsmouth harbour. The bloated body is found lying in the thick slimy mud.

Before Horton can get a grip on either case, his phone rings. He doesn’t recognize the number. A voice on the other end gives him an address: Willow Bank, Shore Road, Portchester.

Horton knows it. The house belongs to a woman he’d met the day before. And now she’s dead. Her body lies in her windswept garden.

Horton’s got a lot on his plate. Can he connect the dots before anyone else dies?

This absolutely gripping detective mystery is perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Joy Ellis, Rachel McLean, Helen H. Durrant, Angela Marsons, Elly Griffiths, Karin Slaughter, Matt Brolly and Simon McCleave.

Reviews

“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.
“Couldn’t put this book down . . . I thought the story was brilliant and will definitely be reading the next book.” Nikki
“Pauline Rowson’s books are cleverly plotted with lots of twists and turns . . . For anyone who enjoys a gripping crime novel these are a must.” Darren C.

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The Portchester Castle Murders by Pauline Rowson is available in the following formats

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