ReviewsRowson offers up a thorny, multifaceted plot; a profusion of unusual twists; and plenty of fast-paced, knuckle-biting action, Rowson successfully pilots the complex storyline, filled with wild speculations and a slew of suspects, to a fitting conclusion, "Rowson offers up a thorny, multifaceted plot; a profusion of unusual twists; and plenty of fast-paced, knuckle-biting action" Booklist on Undercurrent, "Another solid procedural from Rowson, with a little kick of spy stuff for the adventurous" Kirkus Reviews on Undecurrent, "Rowson successfully pilots the complex storyline, filled with wild speculations and a slew of suspects, to a fitting conclusion" Publishers Weekly on Undercurrent, "Another solid procedural from Rowson, with a little kick of spy stuff for the adventurous" Kirkus Reviews on Undercurrent
Series Volume Number9
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SynopsisWhen naval historian Dr Douglas Spalding is found dead in Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard, the Major Crime Team is adamant it is suicide. When another body is found in similar circumstances Horton is convinced they're looking at murder; but not so his bosses. The deaths have all the hallmarks of a cover-up at the highest level, but who is behind it and why? As Horton gets closer to the truth and uncovers a personal twist, someone is determined to stop him from finding the killer . . ., Suicide, or murder? When Detective Inspector Horton's bosses block his investigation, he starts to suspect there's been a cover-up at the highest level . . . When naval historian Dr Douglas Spalding is found dead in Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard, the Major Crime Team is adamant it is suicide. When another body is found in similar circumstances Horton is convinced they're looking at murder; but not so his bosses. The deaths have all the hallmarks of a cover-up at the highest level, but who is behind it and why? As Horton gets closer to the truth and uncovers a personal twist, someone is determined to stop him from finding the killer . . .