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Peter Klein Peter Klein i(A107826 works by) (a.k.a. Peter Martin Klein)
Born: Established: 1959 ;
Gender: Male
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1 1 y separately published work icon Ring of Fire Peter Klein , 2011 (Manuscript version)x402162 Z1800283 2011 single work novel crime

'A fire takes no prisoners, has no conscience and destroys indiscriminately. So, too, does the "Barn Burner".

'When horse racing steward Ryan Carlisle is banished to a long, hot summer on the bush racing circuit, he's devastated. Even though this is a chance to get away from his unbearable boss, his career is at a crossroads and his divorce has left him feeling insecure.

'But Ryan has no time to dwell on his misfortunes: an arsonist begins torching racing stables in a string of seemingly random attacks.

'As the tally in human life and horses rises, it's clear to Ryan the Barn Burner will not stop until caught. The police are baffled, racing officials are ducking for cover and when Ryan starts digging into his father's past and is seconded to the Arson Squad, his involvement in the case becomes very personal. And suddenly, he needs to find the answers before he, too, is caught up in the ring of fire.' (From the dust jacket of the intended 2011 Pan Macmillan publication.)
2 2 y separately published work icon Silk Chaser Peter Klein , Sydney : Macmillan Australia , 2010 Z1711687 2010 single work novel crime detective A serial killer is stalking young, female strappers. The police and the race clubs seem powerless to do anything. The women are terrified and the union is threatening to close down the racing industry unless security can be guaranteed and the killer caught. As the body count mounts, John Punter races against time to find the crazed killer. (Trove record)
1 4 y separately published work icon Punter's Turf Peter Klein , Sydney : Pan Macmillan Australia , 2009 Z1579434 2009 single work novel crime detective

'John Punter, professional gambler and amateur private investigator, has seen his fair share of crime and shady dealings, both on the race track and off it. So when the daughter of a bookmaker friend is abducted, following hot on the heels of a gruesome murder after an abduction-gone-wrong, Punter's offer of help is gladly accepted.

'But then, just when everything seems to be going right, a local trainer hits a run of unusual bad luck and a young jockey dies under suspicious circumstances. With the help of a journalist friend, Kate, Punter begins to put the pieces together, and finds himself drawn into a tangled web of underworld crimes that are much more sinister than he had anticipated...' (Publisher's blurb)
1 y separately published work icon John Punter Racing Mysteries Peter Klein , 2007 Sydney : Pan Macmillan Australia , 2007- Z1584310 2007 series - author novel crime
1 1 y separately published work icon Punter's Luck : A John Punter Racing Mystery Peter Klein , Sydney : New Holland , 2007 Z1407980 2007 single work novel crime thriller John Punter makes a good living betting at the racetrack. He usually minds his own business but when an old friend goes missing and Punter becomes a murder suspect, he knows he has to find the truth. The trail leads from Melbourne to Sydney, Brisbane, Byron Bay and back to Melbourne, each step putting him deeper and deeper in danger. - back cover
1 y separately published work icon A Strapper's Tale Peter Klein , Frenchs Forest : New Holland , 2004 Z1457265 2004 single work autobiography

'Crack young horseman Peter Klein left home at the age of sixteen and plunged headfirst into the rough and tumble world of champion gallopers, top trainers and racing personalities. Join Peter for the ride of his life as he tells what it was like growing up in racing stables and working for the top trainers in the seventies including Tommy Smith, Bart Cummings and Geoff Murphy.

'In an era of colourful racing personalities, Peter has seen it all, a former strapper of champion galloper Kingston Town, he was also associated with horses like Surroud and Hyperno.

'This is a great read for all associated with racing in any way.'

Source: Goodreads.com
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