Shroud of Evil
An Inspector Andy Horton Crime Novel (11)
Published on 8. April 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-1-9160915-1-1 (ISBN)
Description
Detective Inspector Horton of Portsmouth CID is assigned the case of a missing person: Jasper Kenton, a private investigator. The formidable Eunice Swallows, Kenton's business partner, seems unwilling to give Horton any useful information, and Horton - irritated at being assigned such a low-ranking investigation - suspects the disappearance has a mundane explanation. Either Kenton is with a woman, or he's stolen from a client and absconded with the money. But when Kenton's car turns up, and a shocking discovery is made, things turn serious. Immediately, Horton finds himself embroiled in an investigation that has major personal ramifications, and one in which he has no choice but to withhold vital information. As he struggles to crack the case, he knows it is only a question of time before someone discovers he's kept silent, and when that's revealed, his part in hindering a major investigation will end his career.
Detective Inspector Horton of Portsmouth CID is assigned the case of a missing person: Jasper Kenton, a private investigator. The formidable Eunice Swallows, Kenton's business partner, seems unwilling to give Horton any useful information, and Horton - irritated at being assigned such a low-ranking investigation - suspects the disappearance has a mundane explanation. Either Kenton is with a woman, or he's stolen from a client and absconded with the money. But when Kenton's car turns up, and a shocking discovery is made, things turn serious. Immediately, Horton finds himself embroiled in an investigation that has major personal ramifications, and one in which he has no choice but to withhold vital information. As he struggles to crack the case, he knows it is only a question of time before someone discovers he's kept silent, and when that's revealed, his part in hindering a major investigation will end his career.
Detective Inspector Horton of Portsmouth CID is assigned the case of a missing person: Jasper Kenton, a private investigator. The formidable Eunice Swallows, Kenton's business partner, seems unwilling to give Horton any useful information, and Horton - irritated at being assigned such a low-ranking investigation - suspects the disappearance has a mundane explanation. Either Kenton is with a woman, or he's stolen from a client and absconded with the money. But when Kenton's car turns up, and a shocking discovery is made, things turn serious. Immediately, Horton finds himself embroiled in an investigation that has major personal ramifications, and one in which he has no choice but to withhold vital information. As he struggles to crack the case, he knows it is only a question of time before someone discovers he's kept silent, and when that's revealed, his part in hindering a major investigation will end his career.
Reviews / Votes
A great read for mystery lovers with plenty to keep you guessing until the last moment.Crime Book Club;A compelling protagonist and mounting suspense make the book hard to put down.Publishers Weekly; A swirling cyclone of action leading to a shocking conclusion that will leave readers eager for the next installment in this always-surprising series.Booklist;I was gripped until the last page of this very well structured and plotted story. This was the best book of hers that I have read so far. Very enjoyable and recommended.EurocrimeA great read for mystery lovers with plenty to keep you guessing until the last moment.Crime Book Club;A compelling protagonist and mounting suspense make the book hard to put down.Publishers Weekly; A swirling cyclone of action leading to a shocking conclusion that will leave readers eager for the next installment in this always-surprising series.Booklist;I was gripped until the last page of this very well structured and plotted story. This was the best book of hers that I have read so far. Very enjoyable and recommended.Eurocrime
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Language
English
Place of publication
Hayling Island
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Rowmark Ltd
ISBN-13
978-1-9160915-1-1 (9781916091511)
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Adventure, mystery and heroes have always fascinated and thrilled Pauline, that and her love of the sea has led her to create her exciting and gripping range of crime novels. Pauline Rowson is the author of twenty-two crime novels - fifteen featuring the rugged and flawed Portsmouth detective, Inspector Andy Horton; three in the mystery thriller series featuring Art Marvik, the troubled former Royal Marine Commando now an undercover investigator for the UK's National Intelligence Marine Squad (NIMS), two standalone thrillers, the award winning, In Cold Daylight and In For the Kill and the 1950 set mystery series featuring Scotland Yard detective, Inspector Alun Ryga. Her crime novels have been highly acclaimed in the UK, USA and Commonwealth. They have been translated into several languages. Multi-layered, fast-paced, and compelling, they are full of twists and turns and are played out against the dramatic and powerfully evocative British marine landscape of the south coast of England.
Adventure, mystery and heroes have always fascinated and thrilled Pauline, that and her love of the sea has led her to create her exciting and gripping range of crime novels. Pauline Rowson is the author of twenty-two crime novels - fifteen featuring the rugged and flawed Portsmouth detective, Inspector Andy Horton; three in the mystery thriller series featuring Art Marvik, the troubled former Royal Marine Commando now an undercover investigator for the UK's National Intelligence Marine Squad (NIMS), two standalone thrillers, the award winning, In Cold Daylight and In For the Kill and the 1950 set mystery series featuring Scotland Yard detective, Inspector Alun Ryga. Her crime novels have been highly acclaimed in the UK, USA and Commonwealth. They have been translated into several languages. Multi-layered, fast-paced, and compelling, they are full of twists and turns and are played out against the dramatic and powerfully evocative British marine landscape of the south coast of England.
Adventure, mystery and heroes have always fascinated and thrilled Pauline, that and her love of the sea has led her to create her exciting and gripping range of crime novels. Pauline Rowson is the author of twenty-two crime novels - fifteen featuring the rugged and flawed Portsmouth detective, Inspector Andy Horton; three in the mystery thriller series featuring Art Marvik, the troubled former Royal Marine Commando now an undercover investigator for the UK's National Intelligence Marine Squad (NIMS), two standalone thrillers, the award winning, In Cold Daylight and In For the Kill and the 1950 set mystery series featuring Scotland Yard detective, Inspector Alun Ryga. Her crime novels have been highly acclaimed in the UK, USA and Commonwealth. They have been translated into several languages. Multi-layered, fast-paced, and compelling, they are full of twists and turns and are played out against the dramatic and powerfully evocative British marine landscape of the south coast of England.