AustLit

'Inspector Lord Bernard Pinhorn looked out across the fluffy clouds with visions of Daisy in his head. It was the 2nd June, 2010 and Qantas Flight 654 to Vancouver was due to touch down in approximately half an hour. He had occupied his time by admiring the snow-capped mountains that intermittently peaked through the clouds but deep down he knew he couldn’t wait to hold Daisy in his arms again. Just the thought of her made his heart race.” While picnicking with Daisy at Lyn Canyon, Bernard enjoys photographing two playful squirrels. He notices trickles of blood on their paws and fluffy tails and can’t resist following them to what appears to be a beautiful lady peacefully asleep against a tree and rabbit burrow. His detective instincts tell him otherwise as on closer inspection he discovers Victim No. 1 - Gemma Ruby Mason. His holiday quickly turns into a triple murder investigation involving both himself and the Canadian Mounties as he travels across the provinces of Canada and into Alaska. All the bodies were found near toxic Oleander and Fox Glove bushes and share a baffling common link – they have identical faces but how can this be possible? Establishing a motive, a connection to the victims and the identity of the cold blooded murderer proves a challenge, which leads to some startling revelations. His love for Daisy deepens to new heights as he returns to Australia an engaged man planning his wedding from the other side of the world……' (Publication summary)

'Heavensgate Nursing Home was no ordinary aged care facility. It opened its doors to practically anyone in need, provided they were homeless or special needs senior citizens. Anyone who entered had their lives changed forever – it filled their hearts with joy and love, their minds with hope for the future. Their damaged souls were rescued from despair and infused with morality.”

'‘Suddenly’ circumstances change and just as ‘suddenly’ they learn to live again…….. Inside its stately walls and beautiful majestic gardens, melodies of music echo from the corridors with song and dance. The colourful array of residents get up to all sorts of mischief lead by the cheeky and flirtatious Stan The Man while Flo the sparkling diamond showers them with her magic healing powers and soul-mates Cecil and Joan remain tirelessly devoted to each other.

'However, when Inspector Lord Pinhorn visits his aunt Gertie he discovers several unexplained premature deaths and the only link is a strange lingering aroma, not of perfume, but what smells like a freshly watered garden bed.

'Can justice prevail before the wedding of Florence to her beloved Leonard?

‘Suddenly’ fate and destiny take control.' (Publication summary)

'As the sun started to shine across the still shoreline something buoyant seemed to be hovering on the surface. Whatever it was kept floating and drifting towards the shore with the natural current and tide. A gentle wave gave it its last little push wedging it onto the golden sand where it snuggled motionless.”

'When Alice McVey boards the s.s. ‘Blue Lagoon’ she gets far more than a relaxing cruise.

'No-one appears to be who they say they are and no-one can be trusted as murder and mutiny on the high seas reveal some startling revelations in the mysterious disappearance of able seaman Captain Joseph Holmes; along with a clever arsonist.

'Board the cruise of a lifetime for unforgettable adventure, entertainment and sizzling romance.

'Connect with your spiritual side under hypnosis – Don’t worry, Inspector Lord Pinhorn will protect you!' (Publication summary)

'The severed head lay peacefully in a pool of blood on the cold, cement slab below without a trace of the torture and torment it left behind….The haunting visage wore a serene smile and the wide-open brown eyes showed no sign of pain or struggle.” There was something enchanting about Sergeant Kate Willings that drew you in like a magnet but her world changed when she discovered a severed head during her early morning rounds. Joining forces with Inspector Lord Pinhorn more mysterious bodies are discovered with no apparent link or motive, while romances blossom in full bloom true Romeo and Juliet style. Are these almost perfect murders the clever planning of a genius or are the smiling corpses purely coincidental? When the murderer plays one tune too many, a favourite sonata, the many facades behind the mask are exposed, along with the truth. Be romanced, collect the clues and help Kate and Inspector Pinhorn in this intense game of cat and mouse. The bizarre ending will leave you wanting more…….' (Publication summary)

'“It was business as usual at Petersen Publications, a fast and upcoming advertising agency in the heart of the city, yet only one block away from the beautiful pounding surf of Matilda Beach.”

'Its serenity is tarnished with murder while Genevieve Swanson is the acting CEO…. But this is only just the beginning as we are lured into a web of deceit and intrigue which weaves its way through uncanny events of fate and destiny linking their pasts.

'Jake Petersen is charming, cheeky and a play-boy, yet Genevieve’s heart is set on fi re every time he is near her, like a candle burning deep within her soul. How can she control her deepest passion and desires yet at the same time reach out to protect the lives of those that need her.

'Can the eccentric Inspector Lord Pinhorn prevail in time to rescue them?……..I invite readers to visit Matilda Beach, walk along the sand, paddle in the water and discover what family secrets lie beneath its surging current. ' (Publication summary)