
Pauline Rowson Reading Order
4 series Β· 32 books
Pauline Rowson is a British crime novelist who has crafted over thirty mysteries spanning multiple detective series since 2006. Her work ranges from the water-based investigations of Art Marvik to the procedural cases handled by DI Andy Horton along England's Solent coast, complemented by standalone thrillers and the Inspector Alun Ryga series. Known for intricate plots and atmospheric settings, Rowson blends traditional mystery conventions with contemporary crime fiction elements across her prolific body of work.
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Art Marvik Series
Ongoing5 books (2015β2025)
Pauline Rowson's Art Marvik series consists of five mystery and thriller novels published between 2015 and 2025, with the sequence still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Silent Running (also titled Deadly Waves), followed by Dangerous Cargo, Lost Voyage, Dead Sea (also titled Fatal Depths), and concluding with Lethal Storm. Each entry builds on the previous installment, making sequential reading essential to following the narrative arc.
Start with Silent Running / Deadly Waves, the first of 5 books in the Art Marvik series.
Start this series with Silent Running / Deadly Waves
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Silent Running / Deadly Waves |
| 2 | Dangerous Cargo |
| 3 | Lost Voyage |
| 4 | Dead Sea / Fatal Depths |
| 5 | Lethal Storm |
DI Andy Horton / Solent Murder Mystery Series
Ongoing19 books (2006β2025)
The DI Andy Horton series follows a detective investigating crimes across England's Solent region and surrounding areas. Beginning with Tide of Death in 2006, this mystery thriller series comprises 19 books published through 2025 and remains ongoing. Each installment, from Deadly Waters to the most recent entries, should be read in publication order to follow the detective's cases and character development. The series draws readers into a maritime setting filled with murders, suspects, and procedural investigation.
Start with Tide of Death / The Portsmouth Murders, the first of 19 books in the DI Andy Horton / Solent Murder Mystery series.
Start this series with Tide of Death / The Portsmouth Murders
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Tide of Death / The Portsmouth Murders |
| 2 | Deadly Waters / The Langstone Harbour Murders |
| 3 | The Suffocating Sea / The Horsea Marina Murders |
| 4 | Dead Man's Wharf / The Royal Hotel Murders |
| 5 | Blood on the Sand / The Isle of Wight Murders |
| 6 | Footsteps on the Shore / The Portchester Castle Murders |
| 7 | A Killing Coast / The Chale Bay Murders |
| 8 | Death Lies Beneath / The Farlington Marsh Murders |
| 9 | Death Surge / The Cowes Week Murders |
| 10 | Undercurrent / The Oyster Quays Murders |
| 11 | Shroud of Evil / The Boathouse Murders |
| 12 | Fatal Catch / The Thorney Island Murders |
| 13 | Lethal Waves / The Guernsey Ferry Murders |
| 14 | Dead Passage / The Rat Island Murders |
| 15 | A Deadly Wake / The Luccombe Bay Murders |
| 16 | The South Binness Murders |
| 17 | The Hayling Island Murders |
| 18 | The Chidham Creek Murders |
| 19 | The Tipner Lake Murders |
Inspector Alun Ryga Series
Ongoing6 books (2019β2026)
The Inspector Alun Ryga series is an ongoing mystery thriller collection comprising five books published between 2019 and 2024. Begin with Death in the Cove and follow the series in publication order, which is Death in the Cove, Death in the Harbour, Death In The Nets, Death in the Dunes, Death On Board, and Death on the Pier. Each installment should be read sequentially to fully experience the detective's evolving cases.
Start with Death in the Cove, the first of 5 books in the Inspector Alun Ryga series.
Start this series with Death in the Cove
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Death in the Cove |
| 2 | Death in the Harbour |
| 3 | Death In The Nets |
| 4 | Death in the Dunes |
| 5 | Death On Board |
| 6 | Death on the Pier |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2006β2007)
Pauline Rowson's standalone mystery and thriller novels should be read in publication order, beginning with In Cold Daylight and continuing with In for the Kill. This complete two-book series was published between 2006 and 2007. Each novel stands alone but benefits from being read sequentially as published.
Start with In Cold Daylight and read in order.
Start this series with In Cold Daylight
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | In Cold Daylight |
| 2 | In for the Kill |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Pauline Rowson written?
- Pauline Rowson has written 32 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Pauline Rowson series?
- Here are the first books in Pauline Rowson's series: Art Marvik: Silent Running / Deadly Waves; DI Andy Horton / Solent Murder Mystery: Tide of Death / The Portsmouth Murders; Inspector Alun Ryga: Death in the Cove.
- What order should I read Pauline Rowson's books?
- We recommend reading Pauline Rowson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Pauline Rowson still writing new books?
- Yes, Pauline Rowson has 3 ongoing series: Art Marvik, DI Andy Horton / Solent Murder Mystery, Inspector Alun Ryga.

