Art Marvik Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Silent Running / Deadly Waves |
2015 |
Buy |
| Dangerous Cargo |
2016 |
Buy |
| Lost Voyage |
2017 |
Buy |
| Dead Sea / Fatal Depths |
2021 |
Buy |
| Lethal Storm |
2025 |
Buy |
DI Andy Horton Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Tide of Death / The Portsmouth Murders |
2006 |
Buy |
| Deadly Waters / The Langstone Harbour Murders |
2007 |
Buy |
| The Suffocating Sea / The Horsea Marina Murders |
2008 |
Buy |
| Dead Man’s Wharf / The Royal Hotel Murders |
2009 |
Buy |
| Blood on the Sand / The Isle of Wight Murders |
2010 |
Buy |
| Footsteps on the Shore / The Portchester Castle Murders |
2011 |
Buy |
| A Killing Coast / The Chale Bay Murders |
2012 |
Buy |
| Death Lies Beneath / The Farlington Marsh Murders |
2012 |
Buy |
| Death Surge / The Cowes Week Murders |
2013 |
Buy |
| Undercurrent / The Oyster Quays Murders |
2013 |
Buy |
| Shroud of Evil / The Boathouse Murders |
2014 |
Buy |
| Fatal Catch / The Thorney Island Murders |
2016 |
Buy |
| Lethal Waves / The Guernsey Ferry Murders |
2017 |
Buy |
| Dead Passage / The Rat Island Murders |
2018 |
Buy |
| A Deadly Wake / The Luccombe Bay Murders |
2020 |
Buy |
| The South Binness Murders |
2022 |
Buy |
| The Hayling Island Murders |
2023 |
Buy |
DI Andy Horton / Solent Murder Mystery Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Tide of Death / The Portsmouth Murders |
2006 |
Buy |
| Deadly Waters / The Langstone Harbour Murders |
2007 |
Buy |
| The Suffocating Sea / The Horsea Marina Murders |
2008 |
Buy |
| Dead Man’s Wharf / The Royal Hotel Murders |
2009 |
Buy |
| Blood on the Sand / The Isle of Wight Murders |
2010 |
Buy |
| Footsteps on the Shore / The Portchester Castle Murders |
2011 |
Buy |
| A Killing Coast / The Chale Bay Murders |
2012 |
Buy |
| Death Lies Beneath / The Farlington Marsh Murders |
2012 |
Buy |
| Undercurrent / The Oyster Quays Murders |
2013 |
Buy |
| Death Surge / The Cowes Week Murders |
2013 |
Buy |
| Shroud of Evil / The Boathouse Murders |
2014 |
Buy |
| Fatal Catch / The Thorney Island Murders |
2016 |
Buy |
| Lethal Waves / The Guernsey Ferry Murders |
2017 |
Buy |
| Dead Passage / The Rat Island Murders |
2018 |
Buy |
| A Deadly Wake / The Luccombe Bay Murders |
2020 |
Buy |
| The South Binness Murders |
2022 |
Buy |
| The Hayling Island Murders |
2023 |
Buy |
| The Chidham Creek Murders |
2024 |
Buy |
| The Tipner Lake Murders |
2025 |
Buy |
Inspector Alun Ryga Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Death in the Cove |
2019 |
Buy |
| Death in the Harbour |
2020 |
Buy |
| Death In The Nets |
2021 |
Buy |
| Death in the Dunes |
2023 |
Buy |
| Death On Board |
2024 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| In Cold Daylight |
2006 |
Buy |
| In for the Kill |
2007 |
Buy |
Pauline Rowson has been writing crime fiction since 2006, building a loyal readership with her atmospheric mysteries set along the south coast of England. Her longest and best-known series follows Detective Inspector Andy Horton of the Portsmouth police, who investigates murders in and around the Solent waterways. The series has grown to 19 books and continues to expand.
Beyond DI Horton, Rowson writes the Art Marvik thriller series about a former Royal Marine who takes on cold cases, and the Inspector Alun Ryga series set in coastal Wales. She also published two standalone thrillers early in her career. Her books are known for their detailed coastal settings and strong sense of place.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Pauline Rowson written?
Pauline Rowson has written 48 books across five series.
What was Pauline Rowson's first book?
Pauline Rowson’s first book is In Cold Daylight, published in 2006.
What are the main series by Pauline Rowson?
Pauline Rowson writes three main series. The DI Andy Horton series is her longest-running, with 19 books set around Portsmouth and the Solent. The Art Marvik series follows a former Royal Marine investigating cold cases. The Inspector Alun Ryga series is set in Wales and started in 2019.