Lethal Storm: a gripping British crime thriller full of twists

A missing comrade. A cryptic note. A conspiracy that will test Art Marvik to the limit.

Meet Art Marvik. A battle-hardened commando with the scars to prove it. He's used to high-stakes operations. But nothing has prepared him for what awaits in the coastal town of Ballycotton, Ireland . . .

Marvik receives a disturbing call from the Garda. His friend and former comrade, Shaun Strathen, is missing. His yacht's been found drifting in Ballyandreen Bay. But there's no sign of Strathen.

A cryptic note is discovered onboard: Art, sorry it's come to this. Look after things for me. Per Mare, Per Terram.

Marvik wastes no time. He heads straight for Ireland, determined to find his friend. His search leads him to a cottage by the sea. A decomposing body is discovered inside.

It's not Strathen.

If the body isn't his comrade's, then who is it? And where the hell is Strathen?

As Marvik digs deeper, the truth begins to unravel, but so do the dangers.

Can Marvik survive this lethal storm long enough to expose a network of criminal masterminds, and save his friend?

Perfect for fans of J.D. Kirk, J.D. Robb, Matt Brolly, Joy Ellis, and Adam Lyndon, Lethal Storm is a pulse-pounding mystery that will leave you breathless.

READERS LOVE ART MARVIK:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Brilliant series!' Kindle customer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Loved it . . . Highly recommend this series.' Susie

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Pauline Rowson can always be relied upon to write an excellent tale - and this one is no exception! I couldn't put my Kindle down.' Guy

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you enjoy an exciting crime novel, where you can rush breathlessly alongside the hero as he unravels a complicated mystery while fending off one danger after another, then you should give this one a try. It won't disappoint.' Loveagoodbook

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I have absolutely devoured the Marvik series they are fantastic.' Patricia L.

MEET ART MARVIK

Art Marvik can't adjust to life after the Royal Marines. He thought he'd be able to carve out a new career for himself in security. But his first job goes very wrong with a bullet in Marvik's shoulder and the yacht's owner dead. He escapes to the Isle of Wight to decide what to do next. Marvik should be settling for the quiet life, but he doesn't know how.

THE SETTING

The Isle of Wight is one of the jewels in England's crown. It's situated just off the south coast and is separated from the mainland by The Solent with its picturesque places: cliffs, coves, sandy beaches, secret inlets and hidden rock pools. But there's a darker side to this island and it's every detective's worst nightmare.

Author: Pauline Rowson
Publisher: Joffe Books Ltd
Published: 11/13/2025
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.51lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.64d
ISBN: 9781805733409

About the Author
Rowson, Pauline: - "Adventure, mystery and heroes have always fascinated and thrilled Pauline, that and her love of the sea has led her to create her exciting and gripping range of crime novels. Born and raised in the coastal city of Portsmouth in the UK, Pauline Rowson draws her inspiration for her crime novels from the area. When she isn't writing (which isn't often) she can be found walking the coastal paths on the Isle of Wight and around Langstone and Chichester Harbours looking for a good place to put a body! Pauline is the author of twenty-four crime novels - sixteen featuring the rugged and flawed Portsmouth detective, Inspector Andy Horton; four in the mystery thriller series featuring Art Marvik, the troubled former Royal Marine Commando now an undercover investigator for the UK's National Intelligence Marine Squad (NIMS); two standalone thrillers, the award-winning In Cold Daylight and In For the Kill, and the 1950 set mystery series featuring Scotland Yard detective, Inspector Alun Ryga, who makes his debut in Death in the Cove with his second investigation Death in the Harbour. Her crime novels have been highly acclaimed in the UK, USA and Commonwealth and they have been translated into several languages. Multi-layered, fast-paced, and compelling, they are full of twists and turns and are played out against the dramatic and powerfully evocative British marine landscape of the south coast of England. Pauline is a member of the Crime Writers' Association and the Society of Authors. Before becoming a full-time writer, she was a renowned marketing and training guru, with a collection of 'how to' business books and a successful marketing, media and training career behind her."