Episodes

  • Episode 27: Talking about DI Andy Horton Solent Murder Mystery THE RAT ISLAND MURDERS

    Episode 27: Talking about DI Andy Horton Solent Murder Mystery THE RAT ISLAND MURDERS
    May 16 2023
    Five skeletons are unearthed on Rat Island in Portsmouth Harbour, some date from the 18th century, but one is much more recent. Who is she? Detective Inspector Horton is on the case with some personal trepidation.THE RAT ISLAND MURDERS no 14 in the DI Andy Horton Solent Murder Mystery series. 
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    4 mins
  • Episode 26: Meet DI Andy Horton in THE SOUTH BINNESS MURDERS

    Episode 26: Meet DI Andy Horton in THE SOUTH BINNESS MURDERS
    May 9 2023
    THE SOUTH BINNESS MURDERS is no. 16 in the Detective Inspector Andy Horton Solent Murder Mystery series. In this episode I talk about what's in store the Portsmouth based detective in this complex and intriguing case. All my crime novels are available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited and in paperback, published by Joffe Books.
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    3 mins
  • Episode 25: Pauline Rowson talks about the idea and background to THE GUERNSEY FERRY MURDERS

    Episode 25: Pauline Rowson talks about the idea and background to THE GUERNSEY FERRY MURDERS
    May 4 2023
    Meet DI Andy Horton in THE GUERNSEY FERRY MURDERS, no 13 in the Solent Murder Mystery Series.  He’s a risk-taking Harley-Davidson riding, sailing detective who doesn’t always play by the rules . . . which often lands him in trouble with his bosses. In this episode I talk about the idea behind THE GUERNSEY FERRY MURDERS. Andy Horton is fit with a strong sense of justice. But of course there’s more to the Harley Davidson riding, sailing detective, than that. Abandoned by his mother as a child, he's been raised in a succession of children’s homes, growing up on the rough streets of Portsmouth, surviving on his wits – and with his fists. He knows the dark, seedy recesses of his home city – which he hates and loves in equal measure. He seeks justice and doesn’t much care how he gets it, just as long as the villains get done. But his childhood has made him psychologically vulnerable and that flaw allows us to penetrate his masculine armoury.  Andy is a loner. He doesn’t want to be though, he has a desperate desire to belong but he’s afraid of letting anyone get too close for fear of being hurt and rejected. As a result he always finds himself on the outside. Estranged from his wife and daughter he lives alone on his yacht in a marina.  He never wears a suit or tie — unless it’s to go to court. He’s an instinctive copper and a man of contrasts, which often lands him in trouble with his bosses.  Why not join him in these entertaining Solent Murder Mysteries. 
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    5 mins
  • Episode 24: Meet DI Andy Horton in THE LUCCOMBE BAY MURDERS

    Episode 24: Meet DI Andy Horton in THE LUCCOMBE BAY MURDERS
    Apr 26 2023
    He’s a risk-taking Harley-Davidson-riding, sailing detective who doesn’t always play by the rules, which often lands him in trouble with his bosses. In this episode Pauline Rowson, author of the DI Andy Horton Solent Murder Mystery series, talks about THE LUCCOMBE BAY MURDERS, no. 15 in the series. Available on Amazon Kindle, Kindle Unlimited and in paperback. “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.
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    3 mins
  • Episode 23: The inspiration behind DI Andy Horton THE OYSTER QUAYS MURDERS

    Episode 23: The inspiration behind DI Andy Horton THE OYSTER QUAYS MURDERS
    Sep 13 2022
     Meet DI Andy Horton in the Solent Murder Mystery THE OYSTER QUAYS MURDERS. He’s a risk-taking Harley-Davidson-riding, sailing detective who doesn’t always play by the rules . . . which often lands him in trouble with his bosses. Here I talk about the inspiration behind this crime novel. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "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.  Coming soon as audio books. Available on Kindle and in paperback. 
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    4 mins
  • Episode 22: The inspiration behind THE THORNEY ISLAND MURDERS

    Episode 22: The inspiration behind THE THORNEY ISLAND MURDERS
    Aug 31 2022
    A gripping character driven crime mystery with twists and turns.  Meet DI Andy Horton. He’s a risk-taking Harley-Davidson-riding, sailing detective who doesn’t always play by the rules . . . which often lands him in trouble with his bosses. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Horton is my new favourite detective- life continually kicks him in the teeth but he always gets up again until he finds the murderer(s)!" Yvonne Amazon THE THORNEY ISLAND MURDERS  no. 12 in the DI Andy Horton Solent Murder Mystery series by Pauline Rowson.
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    2 mins
  • Episode 21: Who is DI Andy Horton in the Solent Murder Mysteries?

    Episode 21: Who is DI Andy Horton in the Solent Murder Mysteries?
    Aug 21 2022
    Who is Detective Inspector Andy Horton? What has made him who he is? What is the first crime novel in the DI Andy Horton Solent Murder Mystery Series? Creator, Pauline Rowson talks about her renegade, south coast based Harley-Davidson riding, sailing detective, a man of contrasts with a desperate need to belong yet who is always on the outside. Gripping character driven crime mysteries with plots that twist and turn and keep you guessing until the end.
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    4 mins
  • Episode 20: Meet DI Andy Horton. It’s his second day back in Portsmouth’s CID and things aren’t going well

    Episode 20: Meet DI Andy Horton. It’s his second day back in Portsmouth’s CID and things aren’t going well
    Apr 24 2022
    Eight months ago, DI Horton’s life fell apart when he was suspended for misconduct. His wife kicked him out and stopped him seeing his daughter. With his personal and professional life still in a mess, Horton is back in Portsmouth CID and now it doesn’t look good for a detective under suspicion to be the one to find a dead body. His colleagues don’t want him on the case.  This murder will challenge Detective Inspector Horton in every single way. And when another body turns up with the same cause of death, Horton suspects he might be the next person in the killer’s sights. Listen to an extract from Chapter One read by Jonathan Rhodes of THE PORTSMOUTH MURDERS, book no. 1 of 15 in the Solent Murder Mystery Series. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Beautifully written and devised. Thoroughly recommend you start reading this book and rest of series. You won't be disappointed." Sandra K.   ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "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.  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Well written , good story line keeping your interest to the very end where all is revealed. A new policeman takes his place in my must read category and I have very high praise for this book buy and enjoy." Alan C.
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    9 mins