South Island Slaughter

When Detective Superintendent Cully returns to South Island for a long-awaited school reunion, little does he know that the event will swiftly turn into a nightmare. A devastating mass shooting unfolds, and Cully is thrust into the role of leading the investigation. However, amidst the chaos, he battles his own demons, fearing that past abusive behavior will resurface with deadly consequences.

The victims, all connected to Cully’s school days, include Sophie Cairns, a former classmate and his ex-girlfriend, who miraculously survives the tragedy. In her book, a trauma therapist boldly suggests that fatal violence is the only solution to unbearable agony.

As the relentless police team hunts down the shooter, Cully’s path intertwines with that of DC Indah Kasali, forging a close bond. Sophie and Indah find themselves entangled in a battle to win Cully’s affections.

South Island Slaughter is a gripping thriller that explores the harrowing aftermath of tragedy, the complexities of human relationships, and the haunting effects of a troubled past.

Suicide or Murder

Mina, a Lufthansa flight attendant, and Adam, a trainee police detective, establish a loving relationship formed around an astounding story (purported to be true) that boggled police investigators and medical examiners in LA. The story investigates the legal ramifications associated with a bizarre death that was chosen as the most unusual case on record for presentation at the 25^th Anniversary dinner of the American Association of Forensic Scientists.

It may be difficult to envisage a growing romance within the confines of a murder mystery; however, the unusually volatile pressures and emotions that surround this case are, in fact, the perfect vehicle to exhibit the unique personalities of the involved characters. This story is sometimes bizarre and sometimes amusing and it becomes quite difficult to keep in mind that a large part of it is claimed to have really happened.

The Black Pool

The Black Pool spans the life of a Dubliner, who was born in the late 1960s, covering his involvement in gangland events in the City of Dublin and Europe across a 50-year period.

The story will take you through Dublin’s devastating heroin epidemic of the 1980s and continuing on into the underground rave scene of the 1990s. From here the story takes you into the phenomenon of Ibiza’s dance craze, and into the gangland war for control of the cocaine market that was to start flourishing in the era of Ireland’s Celtic Tiger.

This is not a story of heroes but a story of how the reality of gangs and crime can get hold of a city and bring it to its knees. It asks: Is it for the bravado of becoming a household name and main man on the block? Or is it a stain on society that young men and women turn to crime to make ends meet?

This is the story of Thomas Moran.

The Heir... Apparently, and Ashes to Ashes, a Short Story

The Heir … Apparently tells the story of the rise of a simple fishmonger who unexpectedly inherits a dukedom. His family then face the many trials and tribulations of restoring and running an extravagant but dilapidated mansion. Can they succeed against the odds? In Ashes to Ashes, a short story exploring some of the characters in The Heir ... Apparently, after the skeletal remains of a body are found in the cathedral. The hunt is on for the murderer, but can he or she be found after so many years?

The Lonely Man

The action begins with a safe blowing at a large publishing house.

Conspiracy and murder scenes are just as compelling, along with intelligence and mastermind criminals.

All the characters race against time and are determined not to be murdered, delivering all the storytelling twists that readers will want more of.

May You Burn

In the Italian province of Naples, Natalia Monte, known as Captain Monte, is called to investigate the theft of a painting from San Domenico Maggiore, a gothic church. No sooner has the investigation gotten underway when the city is rocked by a much graver crime; the murder of a talented and much-loved female violinist, known across the city and beyond. As Monte and her fellow carabiniers interview close friends and family of the victim, they do so against the dark forces of the criminal underworld being operated by the Camorra Mafia. It seems that anyone could be a suspect and as Monte struggles to keep her professional and her personal dealings from becoming dangerously intertwined, the plot reaches a dramatic conclusion. This book provides a thrilling read and evokes powerful imagery to contrast Italy's serene beauty with its gruesome and violent underworld.

The Shadow of the Raven

A young girl’s lifeless body lies beneath the Owl’s Head Mountain walking bridge, her violet eyes closed forever. Eight-year-old Anna Saulstice, an autistic child who found solace in nature’s embrace, has met an untimely end, her death sending shockwaves through the close-knit community. Inspector Gabriel Duforêt and Lieutenant Maxine Leblanc suspect foul play and embark on a relentless pursuit of justice.

Anna, an optimistic and adventurous spirit, cherished the whimsical treehouses built for the local children by two enigmatic men from overseas. She possessed an uncanny knowledge of medicinal plants, even concocting her own herbal remedies.

The investigation leads Duforêt and Leblanc on a breathtaking journey through Quebec’s picturesque landscapes. They encounter Anna’s eccentric mother, her neglectful father, the mysterious triplet women residing across the lake, and a cast of characters who may hold the key to unravelling the truth. But as the detectives close in on a suspect, a startling revelation emerges: Anna’s death wasn’t an accident. And one of the ravens who watched over her is missing.

To solve this perplexing puzzle, Duforêt and Leblanc must not only uncover Anna’s true cause of death but also locate the missing raven, a silent witness to the tragedy. The clock is ticking as they race to bring Anna’s killer to justice and ensure the missing raven’s safe return.

Finding Alfie: A Sandringham Mystery

Sandringham, 1933. The idyllic royal estate is rocked by a chilling discovery: a lifeless body in a gamekeeper’s cottage. A desperate father and son vanish, sparking a frantic manhunt. Yet, the trail fades, leaving behind a haunting mystery that echoes through the decades.

Eighty years later, an elderly woman’s fading memories ignite a spark of hope. With her grandson listening by her side, he embarks on a quest to unravel the truth, breathing new life into a long-forgotten case.

Mountroyal

Set in Northern Ireland in the spring of 1983 at a time when ‘The Troubles’ are in full swing. Tony Speers, a newly promoted sergeant, arrives at Mountroyal RUC Station, located in the heart of East Belfast. When Tony meets up with his new section he quickly realises he has inherited a very dysfunctional group of individuals. They include a reluctant genius, an alcoholic and other endearing personalities who combine to make ‘A’ Section a close and effective unit.
A spate of sinister sexual attacks have recently occurred in the area raising local tensions, leaving females afraid to go out at night. The uniformed police and local CID have thus far drawn a blank in apprehending the offender. The sub divisional commander of Mountroyal Station is under increasing pressure from local politicians, the chief constable, the press and local paramilitaries to make an arrest. Join Tony and the gang as they try to crack this case as well as attend to other miscellaneous calls within the Mountroyal Sub Division.

The Flower Presser

A half-mutilated torso is found in the river Spree, meanwhile tango music drifts over from Monbijou Park where people are dancing outside. The two faces of Berlin are now in stark contrast. Warren Fischer and Judith Hellwig wonder if the third corpse is the work of a serial killer and they fear for a fourth victim. The motive is still unclear, but one thing is certain: the victims are men. The only common factor is that they were found in the same quadrant of Berlin.

During their investigation, it becomes certain that the killer is honing the art of torture and one member of the team is pushed past their limit. The motive becomes clear as the team investigates past relationships. A silent witness provides the last piece of evidence, which confirms the killer, but time is running out. The question remains, what triggered the person to start the slaughter?

The Green Spiral

The future for all life on Planet Earth is bleak, and human activities are largely responsible. 

This is a story that travels with breakneck speed and excitement, travelling back and forth through various time zones, reality and fantasy, while giving an insight into the mysteries of wild nature and providing possible solutions to help avert species extinction.

The Lost Love

When a young mother and her daughter are found trapped late at night in a crashed car, DI Helen Jennings has officers at the scene and DI Tom Curtis is assigned to the case.

At first sight it appears a straightforward accident but following the report that the child is dead there are more questions than answers…

Who or what is to blame?