The Tipner Lakes Murders - Blog Tour

 

Author: Pauline Rowson

Publishing Date: 14th August 2025 

Publisher: Joffe Books

Many thanks to Zooloos BT and the publishing team for my digital copy and a spot on the tour

Blurb 

Old friends. Dark secrets. Vicious murders. Will this be the case that finally breaks Detective Andy Horton?

Roxanne Keay is found on the shore of Tipner Lake. Her long dark hair plastered over her grey, lifeless face. Her blue coat open to reveal a stab wound to the chest.

At first glance, the case seems straightforward — a tragic, random act of violence. But DI Andy Horton knows better. Roxanne was on the jury of high-profile trial that week. The trial of Justin Haslegrave, a man accused of smuggling illegal goods.

Days later, Justin is murdered under similar circumstances, and the case takes a chilling turn.

Roxanne and Justin knew a deadly secret. One they were willing to take to the grave. And it looks like they weren’t the only ones . . .

As more people connected to the case turn up dead, Horton realises he’s dealing with something — or someone — far more sinister than he could have ever imagined.

My Thoughts 

Happy Publication to the author and I get to kick start the tour!

A good mix of characters that made you question a lot as the plot continues. What was the link, what cause them to be there at specific times, did they know anyone else, you constantly have lots of questions throughout and get caught off guard several times too. 

The author did a good job in raising the voice of the victim and making sure they were heard through the plot. 

This was a slow paced book that reveals the plot in drips and this is what I enjoyed about it. Because I could absorb and understand the characters and details, it allowed me to take time to what was happening. This is needed in some book. 

The author simultaneously did a good job to keep it relevant and engaging so you didn't put the book down and not pick it up again. 

A rollercoaster of a read and I would recommend!