Looking forward to 2012 - lots lined up, new DI Horton crime novel, talks, appearances and media interviews for crime author Pauline Rowson

[Pauline Rowson]

The New Year and 2012 promises to be an exciting year with lots already lined up. It begins with the publication in the UK on 26 January of the NEW DI Andy Horton marine mystery crime novel, the seventh in the DI Horton series, A Killing Coast. Publication in the USA follows on 1 May 2012.

A Killing Coast, is published on 26 January in the UK in hardcover by Severn House and on 1 May in the USA.

"When a body is found floating in the sea off Portsmouth harbour, Detective Inspector Horton initially judges it to be an accidental death. Soon though, to his dismay, he discovers he’s got it very wrong. Accused of being incompetent by his boss, and with the head of the Major Crime Team coming down heavily on him, Horton wonders if he’s allowed his ongoing investigation into the disappearance of his mother to cloud his judgement. With no clear motive for the murder, Horton is sucked into a baffling investigation that he is determined to resolve despite the odds. Not only does he need to find a brutal killer, but Horton now has to prove to himself, and others, that he is still up to the job."

In February I will be helping to celebrate the library service in the UK and supporting them on Saturday 4 February on National Libraries Day when I will be appearing at Portsmouth Central Library 10.30am to 12.30pm to talk about my crime novels and thrillers. And there are some exciting competitions and events organised for this fun packed morning. More details to follow soon.

In April I will once again be travelling to London and the London Book Fair from 16-18 April where I will be meeting my publisher, agents, readers and others in the publishing world and book trade.

Pauline Rowson at The London Book Fair

Then on 9 May at Basingstoke & Old Basing U3A I will be providing an insight into my marine mystery crime and thriller novels, set in the Solent area.

And on May 24-27 I will be appearing at Crimefest 2012 in Bristol.

Pauline Rowson centre on a panel at Crimefest 2011

More events, media appearances, talks and book news will be added here and to the Calendar of Events for 2012 on my web site. You can also sign up to receive my free e newsletter to keep you up to date with all my book related news.

Meanwhile I'm putting the finishing touches to the next and eighth in the DI Andy Horton series.

Wishing you all a very happy, healthy, and successful 2012.