In for the Kill

by Pauline Rowson

A compelling thriller of identity theft, fraud, embezzlement and murder.Alex Albury has it a successful business, a luxurious house, a family. Then one September morning the police burst into his home and arrest him. Now, three and a half years later, newly released from prison, Alex is intent on finding the man who stole his identity and framed him for fraud and embezzlement. All he knows is his James Andover. But who is Andover? Where is he? Alex embarks on his quest to track him down but with the trail cold he is frustrated at every turn. Worse, he finds himself under suspicion by the police. The pressure is on and Alex has to unearth the answers and quick. But time is running out. For Alex the future looks bleak and soon he is left with the option - to kill or be killed.“I was hooked from the first page. Her writing is as sharp as a punch in the ribs. Attention-grabbing. Compulsive. Next one please!" Hampshire Life Magazine.

204 pages, Paperback

First published December 21, 2006

About the author

Pauline Rowson is the author of thirty- one crime novels - nineteen featuring DI Andy Horton in the Solent Murder Mystery series; five in Art Marvik mystery thrillers series, six in the 1950s set historical mysteries with Scotland Yard's Inspector Ryga, who is sent out to solve baffling coastal crimes and two standalone thrillers. All her crime novels are set against the backdrop of the ever changing sea.

Reviews

[Frances · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good mystery, but somehow weakened by an unlikely motive for such complex murder scenarios.

[Pixie · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was a massive disappointment after having read 'Silent Running'; although it started out in a beguiling way, being something of a flashback to explain the ongoing action & role of the protagonist. However as the storyline progressed, with more characters being introduced from the past, along with a trail of people suddenly disappearing & then found murdered, the plot started to take on a slightly ludicrous tone. The eventual outcome involved some very convoluted explanations involving past relatives & the seeming motive of the 'bad guy' seemed a little flimsy & almost too vindictive to be credible. Not one of the best from this author, though I wouldn't give up reading her other novels on the basis of this one.

[Kim Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable

A really enjoyable read, one that keeps you turning the pages. Though I'm guessing that trying to find the truth in a situation like this would not be so 'easy'. Not really the correct word that, but surely most people would take months to prove something like this, if they ever did.