Brand new Inspector Ryga mystery now on pre-order

Delighted to announce that the BRAND NEW Inspector Ryga mystery, no. 5 in the series, DEATH ON BOARD, is now available to preorder on Amazon. 

May 1951.

Inspector Alun Ryga surveys the wreckage of the elegant Harley Street drawing room. It’s the home of retired dermatologist Sir Bernard Crompton, who’s currently sailing his new yacht down the British coast from Scotland — or so he was . . .

Sir Bernard is found dead on board his boat off the coast of Cornwall and Ryga is despatched to investigate the circumstances surrounding it, even though the Chief Constable doesn't want him there and the doctor has declared he died of natural causes. But Sir Bernard had contacts in high places.  And there is that break in at his house.

Ryga is puzzled to learn that Crompton was wearing a dinner suit with five rocks in his pocket.

The case takes a deadly turn when another body is found in a nearby cove with a gunshot wound to the face. The victim is also wearing a dinner suit with rocks in his pocket.  Is there a past connection between the two men? Why does no one want  Ryga to find the killer?

As he doggedly continues, and more disturbing facts come to light, Ryga, haunted by his wartime memories begins to empathise with the community; he struggles to get a grip on the case. Will he fail to solve it?  Does it matter if he does?

All his ability, patience and impartiality are put to the test in DEATH ON BOARD. Will he come through it and find the killer?

Published 4 June 2024.  Available NOW to pre-order on Amazon.

Fans of Elly Griffiths, Laura Wilson, Anthony Horowitz, Robert Harris, Philip Kerr, Frederick Forsyth and Keith Finney will devour this series of enthralling historical crime mysteries set in 1950s England — a time of rationing and recovery from the struggles of the Second World War.

READERS LOVE INSPECTOR RYGA:

‘The story is well plotted . . . Pauline Rowson captures the period perfectly.’ Mystery People

 ‘Love these new characters and the setting is great.’ Jill

 ‘Very engaging story with lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing. Kept me enthralled to the final chapter.’ Julia R.

 ‘Attention to detail and location is top rate. If you are interested in this period before CCTV, instant communication and computers took over our lives, completely changing police work, then you will enjoy this book.’ Paul S.

 ‘Well written. Brings the atmosphere and era alive.’ Margaret L.

‘Another brilliant story. You can almost feel you're there with the characters.’ Mel