Peril, humour, heartbreak, justice...no two police shifts are the same.The highs and lows of cops on the job. The cases that make them, break them, bring them laughs, maybe even love.Police on the beat, working one-officer shops, and seasoned detectives pursuing a cunning home intruder, a full-moon prankster, false friends and vengeful partners. Adrenaline-charged car chases, unsanctioned surveillance, intense interrogation. The impact of a child's tragic death. Th...

All four books in 'Georgie Harvey And John Franklin', a series of rural crime fiction by Sandi Wallace, now in one volume!Tell Me Why: Melbourne writer Georgie Harvey heads to the mineral springs region in central Victoria to look for a missing farmer, and soon links the woman’s disappearance with the unsolved mystery surrounding her husband. Meanwhile, maverick police officer and solo dad John Franklin is working a case that’s a step up from Daylesford’s usual sof...

Eight different women. One thing in common: serious crime.A cabinetmaker, private investigator, journalist, mystery lady, homemaker, police officer, true-crime writer and flavourist. Between them they witness, investigate, perpetrate and are victims of serious crime. Murder in the midst of carjacking, fraud, statutory rape, theft, vindictive bullying and serial arson.It is on each of these women to uncover the truth, stop the villains, save themselves, exact retrib...

‘Tense, twisty, terrific.’ — Vanda Symon, bestselling author of the CWA New Blood Dagger Award-shortlisted Detective Sam Shephard seriesHome on a secluded island should be safe… but isn’t.Tess and Joe are living the dream on Wyeebo Island. She writes children’s mystery books and loves having her husband home on weekends. He has it all, a travelling job he excels in and a wife he adores.But how well do they really know who they’re married to?A prowle...

‘A beautifully written police procedural, where the characters are every bit as important as the plot. Brilliantly captures the impact of small-town tragedy, as investigators struggle to cope even as they work towards solving an horrendous crime.’—Chris Hammer, winner of the UK CWA New Blood Dagger Award for ScrublandsHow many lives can one incident shatter?For one Daylesford cop, this will be their last callout. Another may not make it. A ...

Will someone kill to keep their secret?Almost two years have passed since wildfires ravaged the tiny town of Bullock, and Melbourne journalist Georgie Harvey is on assignment in the recovering town to write a feature story on the anniversary of the tragedy.Across the state in Daylesford, police officer John Franklin is investigating a spree of vandalism and burglaries, while champing to trade his uniform for the plain clothes of a detective.When Georgie's s...

Three missing children. A wild storm. A long way from home.Melbourne journalist Georgie Harvey is on hand when three children disappear from a police-run camp in the Dandenong Ranges. When Daylesford cop John Franklin hears the news, he is on secondment 200 kilometers away. Feeling responsible for the young siblings, he abandons his post to join the search.Somebody saw the children. Somebody knows something. Every minute is vital.Frustration and desperation mount as...

‘Suspenseful, exciting, atmospheric rural crime; a riveting debut.’ - Michaela Lobb, Sisters in Crime AustraliaWhat will they risk for answers?Picturesque Daylesford has a darker side. Melbourne writer Georgie Harvey heads to the mineral springs region in central Victoria to look for a missing farmer, and soon links the woman’s disappearance with the unsolved mystery surrounding her husband.Meanwhile, maverick police officer and solo dad Jo...

A crime-solving psychologist finds herself locked in a battle of wits when a murderer strikes too close to home. An addictive suspense thriller for fans of You.Doctor Maggie Connolly spends her life helping her patients, working with ex-convicts, and countless hours consulting with the police to catch killers. How better to deal with her guilt about her brother’s disappearance than to help others in need?But when Aiden’s body is discovered, Maggie’...

In a small town, it's impossible to hide...Two decades after she left Ireland, Leah Ryan is back. She knows she won't get a welcome reception in her hometown of Dungarry, but she's finally ready to face up to the events that forced her to leave as a teenager.As she arrives home, another tragedy is waiting for Leah her first love, Eamon Longeran, has been found brutally murdered.At first, Eamon's murder appears unrelated to Leah's past. But in a small town like Dun...

Small town justice comes with a price.'A richly drawn, haunting and unforgettable mystery' Chris Whitaker'An unusually intelligent, exceptionally involving thriller' A. J. Finn'A superb crime novel wonderfully atmospheric and engrossing' Will DeanTen years ago, in the pine-shaded town of Savage Ridge, Nick, Emmy, and Pete murder their high school classmate...

Six lies killed Huw Jones.On New Year's Eve 2011, Huw Jones disappeared from his bedroom while his father and five friends were downstairs. His body was later discovered on the nearby cliffs at St Non's.That night, all six friends lied in their statements to the police.Over a decade later, Huw's mother, Heledd is found dead.Mallory Dawson must uncover the lies lurking in the tight-knit community of St Davids. But someone has kept their secrets for years, a...