DI Andy Horton books in order

The DI Andy Horton series by Pauline Rowson is a police procedural crime fiction series set in Portsmouth and along the Hampshire coastline.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Tide of Death / The Portsmouth Murders 2006 Pauline Rowson Buy
2 Deadly Waters / The Langstone Harbour Murders 2007 Pauline Rowson Buy
3 The Suffocating Sea / The Horsea Marina Murders 2008 Pauline Rowson Buy
4 Dead Man’s Wharf / The Royal Hotel Murders 2009 Pauline Rowson Buy
5 Blood on the Sand / The Isle of Wight Murders 2010 Pauline Rowson Buy
6 Footsteps on the Shore / The Portchester Castle Murders 2011 Pauline Rowson Buy
7 A Killing Coast / The Chale Bay Murders 2012 Pauline Rowson Buy
8 Death Lies Beneath / The Farlington Marsh Murders 2012 Pauline Rowson Buy
9 Death Surge / The Cowes Week Murders 2013 Pauline Rowson Buy
10 Undercurrent / The Oyster Quays Murders 2013 Pauline Rowson Buy
11 Shroud of Evil / The Boathouse Murders 2014 Pauline Rowson Buy
12 Fatal Catch / The Thorney Island Murders 2016 Pauline Rowson Buy
13 Lethal Waves / The Guernsey Ferry Murders 2017 Pauline Rowson Buy
14 Dead Passage / The Rat Island Murders 2018 Pauline Rowson Buy
15 A Deadly Wake / The Luccombe Bay Murders 2020 Pauline Rowson Buy
16 The South Binness Murders 2022 Pauline Rowson Buy
17 The Hayling Island Murders 2023 Pauline Rowson Buy

The DI Andy Horton series follows Detective Inspector Andy Horton as he investigates murders in and around Portsmouth. Starting with Tide of Death in 2006, the series has grown to 17 books, each set against the backdrop of the Hampshire coast and Solent waters. Horton is a complex character dealing with personal struggles alongside his police work.

Pauline Rowson uses real locations throughout the series, giving readers a strong sense of place. The books are often published with dual titles for UK and US markets. Each novel stands on its own while advancing Horton’s personal storyline across the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the DI Andy Horton series?

There are seventeen books in the DI Andy Horton series, published between 2006 and 2023.

What is the first book in the DI Andy Horton series?

The first book in the DI Andy Horton series is Tide of Death / The Portsmouth Murders, published in 2006.

Where is the DI Andy Horton series set?

The series is set in Portsmouth, Hampshire, and the surrounding Solent coastline. Each book features a different location along the south coast of England, including the Isle of Wight, Hayling Island, and Langstone Harbour. The maritime settings are a defining feature of the series.

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