AustLit

"Why is a masked man busy killing people? Is he a crazed serial killer? What is the baffling mystery behind the sudden wave of vicious murders? A man in a Halloween mask is out on the streets, and the city lives in fear. But when Alvin Soh and his investigators get to work, they discover there's more to the killings than meets the eye. What secret did the victims share? Who wanted them dead? And who wanted Alvin silenced as well?" (Source: Trove)

'•Who shot Santa Claus at a shopping mall?

•Who had lured him onto the roof?

•Was it the mysterious younger man seen arguing with him moments before?

An elderly man, working as a Santa Claus, is shot dead. There are no dues, no witnesses, and no apparent motives. It's a perfect case for Alvin Soh and his investigators to solve- if they can!' (Publication abstract)

Who murdered jeweller Lucas Ong? Why was he shot at a busy exhibition? Was the man caught with the murder weapon really guilty or innocent? When Alvin goes to a jewellery fair with his mother, he little expects a murder. Alvin and his investigators set out on a trail of jealousy, intrigue, and violence. And the deeper they dig, the deadlier it gets. Who most wanted Lucas Ong dead? Was it his biggest competitor? Or the man Ong had caused to be jailed? (Source: Trove)

Who murdered the lonely old fisherman? Why was his body dumped in the river? What was the deadly secret that cost the old man his life? When Azizul finally persuades Alvin to go fishing, they catch a body floating in the river. Soon , Alvin and his investigators realize they have hooked themselves two mysteries to solve, not just a murder, but also a crime that occurred twenty years before? (Source: Trove)

"Who murdered three ruthless killers? Was it really The Snake? Or was someone trying to frame him so they could take over his criminal empire?" (Source: Trove)

'A Millionaire's maid is shot and the family members start to blame one another for her death. ' (Publisher's blurb)

'Who murdered the beautiful young singer? Why would anyone want her dead? Was it the person who had sent her vicious hate mail and death threats? When a famous young diva is strangled in her dressing room, her fans are devastated. Alvin Soh goes behind the scenes of pop music to unmask her mysterious killer. Was her murder an inside job? Was money or jealousy the motive? Or was something more sinister behind her death? ' (Publisher's blurb)

'What has happened to a notorious burglar?

Why has he vanished without a trace?

Did he commit the robbery he was planning, or has somebody murdered him?

Mak Seng Leung was supposed to steal a million dollars' worth of diamonds. When he disappears, one of his old friends hires Soh & Co to find him.

What really happened to Mak?

Will Alvin find dead or alive?

And why is Mak's friend so keen to trace him?' (Publication summary)