AustLit

'Prepare to be chilled and thrilled, to laugh and cry, to ponder and wonder as you feast on this smorgasbord of crime. Written by a collective group of experienced authors, each tantalizing taste of what Fairfield Writers has to offer will only do one thing: leave you craving for more. - When Celia Hammond discovers her late husband has been cheating on her, she seeks revenge. - A woman's fascination with Barbie-Doll look-alikes leads to dire consequences. - There's more than overtime being earned at the warehouse in the evenings. - A mother pays a high price for her son's crime. But is he guilty? Did the Major die of heart failure or poisoning? That was the question on everyone's lips. - A severed head is found at Compton House, but where's the body? - A peaceful Sunday morning is shattered when a popular priest is murdered at the altar. - A footballer's wife is found battered in her home by a close friend. - The revenge of a scorned lover goes horribly wrong. - Three children are missing. A woman is seen taking photos of men with dogs. Does a missing piece of jigsaw puzzle hold the key?' (Publication summary)

'Mystery, murder, magic, mayhem and more... Eight local Brisbane authors take you on a whirlwind journey through the seasons of life.

'Join a nun fleeing convent life, sailors hunting treasure in the exotic Caribbean seas, a widow seeking strength to live and love again, and star-crossed couples chasing the lovers' dream. Battle evil in fantasy worlds. Solve murder mysteries. Form lasting friendships with a rich array of characters who emerge living and breathing from the pages to uncover dark secrets, make you tremble in fear, grieve, weep, laugh, find love and peace... and ultimately learn to love life.

'In their third Anthology, members of the Fairfield Writers Group present thirteen playful, heartwarming, exciting, and intimate short stories of crime, romance, mystery, and fantasy.' (Source: Publisher's website)