Dead Sea

Art Marvik #4

by Pauline Rowson

When Marvik visits his safe deposit box in his London bank and discovers that a three-and-a-half inch floppy disk he had placed there a few weeks previously has been stolen he is surprised and deeply troubled. What's more it has been taken only the day before his arrival by a man Marvik has never heard of. Puzzled and disturbed, Marvik is left cursing his reluctance to ask his former Royal Marine colleague, intelligence and cyber expert, Shaun Strathen, to open the disk and reveal its contents when he first discovered it in the possession of murdered marine archaeologist, Sarah Redburn. Now its theft indicates that Sarah was killed because of its highly toxic contents. Convinced it holds the key to the truth behind the deaths of his parents, Marvik, with Strathen's aid, sets out to track down the thief. As they follow a trail of abduction and murder it soon becomes clear that the computer disk holds the key to a secret that a ruthless killer is determined must never be revealed. "A likeable, smart, tough, but all too human hero. A tense, terrifying thrill ride that twists and turns with dizzying speed.A cracking-good series - action fans need Marvik on their radar." Booklist

234 pages, Paperback

First published February 19, 2021

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

[Barbara Deeprose · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Good Series

I feel quite sad I have come to the end of the series, so far. I do hope there is another book on its way! Art Marviks parents died in an accident when he was a teenager, and until now he has never wanted to know the details, but when a young woman is found dead and he discovers her death might have something to do with the disappearance and death of his family he decides it is time to look more closely at events which happened a long time ago. As usual the book kept me guessing until the end and I like the way everything is explained unlike some books where you reach the last page and think to yourself what was that all about!

[Mrs Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gripping

Loved it. Read all four books over two weeks. Couldn't put them down. Its all SO very believable. I can't wait to read more adventures of Art and Shaun. Ex RoyalMarines,mystererious government departments, shadowy controller and an ongoing theme through the four books which reached conclusion in book four but each book also has a different "Mission" running along and is a complete story in itself. Highly reccomend this series.

[Mrs N J Bradbury · Rating 4 out of 5]

Complicated

A very absorbing story. You need to keep your wits about you, the plot is very convoluted, you do feel that Art has been dealt a raw deal and his desire to understand his parents deaths is understandable. I really like his character and the way he digs into the tasks he's set.

[David Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Breathtaking

This is a book which has a plot which twists and turns so many times it is difficult to follow but the effort is well worth it. If you have an interest in boats and the sea it's a must read.

[Elva Cartwright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fatal Depths(The Art Marvin Mysteries Book 4)

I am so enjoying the gripping mysteries in this series of books. So well thought out and written by Pauline Rowson. Start at Book 1 and enjoy them too. I am now onto book 5.

[S A W Steel · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read spoiled by over complification

Really enjoyed the first two thirds but then it all turned a bit Midsomer Murders with a long and over detailed explanation drawing it all together.

[Carole Whittle · Rating 5 out of 5]

complex plot. good for keeping your interest

Complex plot that unfolds in layers. It kept my interest as you think you’ve solved it and then more information is revealed and your mind changes

[Kim Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Another really good book from Pauline Rowson. This isn't filled with twists and turns but rather takes you and Art round in circles. With the same people cropping up time and again. With so many questions you begin to wonder if the answers will be found.

[S Richardson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good.

I like this series, in fact I like all of Pauline Rowson’s work so far. Intelligent, convoluted, and a lot of movement.

[R.L. · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was an okay story.

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too many names to keep track of.

[Julian Tremayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent storyline involving Art Marvik and his exploits from his boat. Looking forward to the next one.
Julian Tremayne, Pocklington, East Yorkshire