‘Fans of Rowson’s DI Andy Horton books will be delighted with her new series.’ Booklist DISCOVER A SERIES OF ACTION-PACKED CRIME THRILLERS FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR PAULINE ROWSON SET AROUND THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH EAST COAST OF ENGLAND. Meet Art Marvik. He’s earned the scars on his face as a commando in the Marines, but now he’s struggling to adjust to civilian life. Please note this book was previously published as Silent Running . Former Royal Marine commando Art Marvik returns to his isolated cottage on the Isle of Wight to find his ex-girlfriend, Charlotte, waiting for him. He hasn’t spoken to her in over two years. Now she’s trembling in his arms, recounting a disturbing story about a woman who was murdered fifteen years ago. The murder of a young woman. A father grieving for the son he never knew. A family torn apart by shame for fifteen years. Marvik insists that she stay the night, so they can talk things through. But she’s acting cagey and thinks she’s being followed. When Charlotte goes missing, Marvik is the prime suspect. Marvik must dive into dangerous and deadly waters to find a lethal killer before another innocent life is lost. This explosive new mystery series is perfect for fans of J.D Kirk, J.D. Robb, Matt Brolly, Joy Ellis and Adam Lyndon. PRAISE FOR THE ART MARVIK MYSTERIES: ‘A tense, terrifying thrill ride that twists and turns with dizzying speed. A cracking good new series; action fans need Marvik on their radar .’ Booklist ‘The sort of book where you can't look away for a second, or you’ll be sunk, so to speak. Pauline Rowson is the queen of misdirection in this outing for former marine Art Marvik.’ Crime Review ‘Rowson strikes a nice balance between thriller and puzzler .’ Kirkus ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The twists and turns made it quite intriguing and the characters seemed so real.’ Pam G. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘As usual, it does not disappoint .’ Julion ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Really impressed with it. The main character, Art Marvik, makes a very interesting change from the normal crime thriller .’ L.J. Leader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ A fascinating new character . . . full of twists and turns.’ Amazon customer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ What a story ! The amount of research is incredible. Love Art, great new hero . More please.’ Amazon customer MEET ART MARVIK Art Marvik, a former Royal Marine Commando, Special Boat Services Operative, wounded in conflict and invalided out of the marines, is now working undercover for the UK’s Police National Intelligent Marine Unit. Trained in surveillance, reconnaissance and survival skills, equipped to face and handle danger, Art Marvik is a tough, determined man, yet still vulnerable and trying to find his place in civvy life. He's often placed in dangerous situations requiring all his years of training. Recruited by the police to work undercover, Marvik’s job is to go into a case cold, with the minimal of background and information, to ask questions, stir up trouble, provoke a killer into the open, and put his own life on the line if necessary. It always is. Marvik can operate outside the law and often does because the job demands it. He’s not always right though. He makes mistakes. He misjudges people. Sometimes the consequences are shocking and disturbing. But Marvik gets results. ALSO BY PAULINE ROWSON THE ART MARVIK MYSTERIES Book 1: DEADLY WAVES Book 2: DANGEROUS CARGO Book 3: LOST VOYAGE Book 4: FATAL DEPTHS Book 5: LETHAL STORM