Pauline Rowson's Blog, page 40

Video Book Trailer- Silent Running, an Art Marvik Marine Crime Novel now in paperback

Adrift

after leaving the marines, Marvik finds himself being used as bait to
catch a ruthless killer whose slaying spree spans the decades.It's a
mission that will put all his skills and training to the test- a
dangerous assignment that could cost him his life.




Tough, fearless and fit, Marvik is not bound by the rules of the law

"Fans of Rowson’s DI Andy Horton books will be delighted with her new
series featuring former marine commando Art Marvik.A tense, terrifying
thrill ride that twists and turns with dizzying speed, combined with a
likable, smart, tough, but all too human hero, make this a cracking-good
new series—action fans need Marvik on their radar." Booklist (USA)


Watch the video trailer of Silent Running

Thinking while walking, a great combination for authors

Being
a writer isn't just about pounding away at a keyboard or scribbling on
paper, much of an author's time is spent thinking and what better way to
do that than to go on a long walk and at the same time benefit from the
exercise.  I also often combine my walks with research not only along
the coastal paths and harbours where I live and where my DI Andy Horton
crime novels are set but also in other areas where the Art Marvik marine
mysteries are set, such as Dorset and East Sussex and, as the Marvik
novels grow, this will take in other coastal locations in the UK.



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Some of the settings used in Art Marvik crime novel, Silent Running, now in paperback

Silent
Running, the first in the series to feature former Royal Marine
Commando, Special Boat Services Officer, Art Marvik, is now available in
paperback.  It is also published in hardcover, as an ebook and in Large
Print, and in July will be available as an unabridged audio book.



In
Silent Running, Marvik finds himself being seconded to work undercover
for the
National Intelligence Marine Squad (NIMS) headed by Detective Chief
Superintendent Crowder. It is Marvik's first mission for NIMS and he is
sucked into a dangerous and deadly mission, in a race to find a killler
whose slaying spree spans the decades.



View some of the locations used in Silent Running 

The story behind the new hero, Art Marvik - Silent Running now in paperback

I
like heroes so when I was searching for a new character to create in a
new series that combined adventure and mystery there was no doubt that a
hero he had to be. I also decided not to have a police officer because
that role is currently filled by the flawed and rugged detective, DI
Andy Horton, whose patch is Portsmouth, the Isle of Wight, and the
surrounding harbours and towns.

I wanted a character who was not bound by the official rules 
of the law, but who was nevertheless on the right side of it. The new crime series also had to have all the hallmarks of my brand – a troubled 
hero, the sea, boats, interesting and diverse characters and lots of
action. So already the stage was set, enter former Royal Marine
Commando, Special Boat 
Services Officer, Art 
Marvik, in the first of this new series Silent Running



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Leaving a book review on Amazon

If
you have read and enjoyed my novels and can spare a little time please
leave a review on Amazon (even if you don't like them you can still
leave a review!) And even if you bought the book elsewhere but you are
an Amazon customer you can leave a review.



The number of reviews an author gets for his/her books boosts the
chances of Amazon marketing an author's novels more actively, and that
of course helps introduce your work to new readers. Perhaps others
would enjoy reading about my flawed and rugged detective, DI Andy
Horton, or my new troubled hero, former Royal Marine Commando, Art Marvik, attached to work
undercover for the UK's National Intelligence Marine Squad ( NIMS)



Genuine
feedback is always welcomed. It can be short (and preferably sweet but
that's up to the individual) one word or two will do. Huge thanks to
everyone who has already taken the time to leave a review. It is very
much appreciated.



You can review my books on Amazon UK or Amazon USA

Pauline Rowson's writing tips - persistence, patience and a keen interest in humanity

It’s often said that you should write
about what you know, but I don't agree. I’ve never committed a murder,
or been a police officer, and neither am I married to one. I’ve had no
previous experience or knowledge of the law, except what I’ve read in
crime novels, and I’ve never been to an autopsy, yet after many trials
and tribulations I finally got the job as a crime writer.  I love reading crime and mystery novels and I love writing them. It’s my
belief that you should write what you are enthusiastic about, but you
also need some additional qualities.  Here is my view on what it take to be a successful writer.



Read the full article on writing tips

What's on in May 2016

May
sees the publication of the brand new marine crime novel, Dangerous
Cargo, the second in the series featuring former Royal Marine Commando,
Art
Marvik, now attached undercover to the National Intelligence Marine
Squad (NIMS). 



Dangerous Cargo, will be published in hardcover in the UK by Severn House on 31 May 2016





Read more about what's on May for Pauline Rowson

 

Dropped into Newhaven Library for a quick read of Art Marvik

While
on location research for the third Art Marvik marine crime novel I
dropped into Newhaven Library in East Sussex and was delighted to learn
from the library staff that both the Art Marvik and DI Andy Horton crime novels are enjoyed by readers of Newhaven Library.



I was on location research for the third in the series featuring former
Royal Marine Commando, Art Marvik, now working undercover on
investigations for the National Intelligence Marine Squad (NIMS).



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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard setting for DI Andy Horton novel, Undercurrent

Undercurrent, the ninth in the DI Andy Horton marine series of police
procedurals, which is now out as an unabridged audio book,  begins with
a body found in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, late at night, lying in
the bottom of No. 1 Dock where the historic M33 Monitor is situated. 

At the time of writing this novel the M33 Monitor was not open to the public but since then the Heritage Lottery Fund awarded £1.75 million to the National Museum of 
the Royal Navy to restore and open it to visitors for the first time in its 
history.  This gallant little ship, launched in May 1915, is the 
sole remaining British veteran of that year’s Gallipoli Campaign.  I decided it would be the perfect place to put a body!



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Undercurrent now out as an unabridged audio book - Watch the book trailer

Undercurrent,
the ninth in the DI Andy Horton crime series is now available as an
unabridged audio book narrated by Gordon Griffin.  Undercurrent is also
available in paperback and as an ebook.  It is set against the backdrop
of the sea in Portsmouth on the South Coast of England.  In
this crime novel DI Horton has a new mystery to solve as well as
continuing his search for the truth surrounding the disappearance
of his mother over thirty years ago.

Watch the video book trailer for Undercurrent.