Detective Inspector Andy Horton has a lot on his plate.
A celebrity receives threatening phone calls.
A nursing home resident is assaulted.
A man is found in a pit with several of his fingers severed.
Perry Jackson and his team are filming a new TV series about wrecks in the Solent and staying at the large and luxurious Royal Hotel on Portsmouthâs seafront.
Shortly after theyâve checked in, Jackson receives a series of threatening phone calls telling him to watch his back and youâve been warned. Horton thinks itâs a publicity stunt to promote the new TV show.
Meanwhile, at the Rest Haven Nursing Home, Mrs Kingsway says sheâs been assaulted by an intruder, but thereâs no sign of a break-in. The staff thinks sheâs lost her marbles, but her son wants action from the police.
And now a man in diving gear is found dead in Oldhamâs Wharf. Several of his fingers are missing.
The pressure is on. Detective Hortonâs deep in a web of intrigue, deception and corruption that stretches back into the past. Can he find his way back and stop a killer?
This absolutely gripping detective mystery is perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Joy Ellis, and Rachel McLean.
The Royal Hotel Murders © Pauline Rowson 2023
Pauline Rowson is the author of twenty-four gripping, fast-paced, atmospheric crime novels including the popular SOLENT MURDER MYSTERY series featuring the rugged and troubled DI Andy Horton. She is a member of the Crime Writers' Association and the Society of Authors.
