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1 y separately published work icon Defender Alison Clifford , Moonah : Morandoo Press , 2020 20842936 2020 single work novel crime mystery

'Be careful what you look for. You might find it.

'After a year on the job, Kira is still a new agent in the eyes of her FBI counter terrorism colleagues. When a young man is reported for making violent threats against government agencies, she is given the chance to lead the case. Keen to prove herself, Kira dives in, determined to find the man before he can hurt those she has sworn to protect.

'When a photo leads her to the suspect, Kira discovers a clue that takes her down a path she never dreamed she’d have to walk.

'Sometimes the answer is closer than you think.'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon Hunter Alison Clifford , Moonah : Morandoo Press , 2020 20842823 2020 single work novel crime

'‘His blood turned to ice. The cold fury kind, not the fear kind.’

'When an FBI agent becomes the victim of a targeted shooting, his boss throws convention out the window and takes on the case. Special Agent in Charge Burns is determined to find the person who shot his agent and bring them to justice.

'As Burns begins to unravel the tangle of clues, he discovers more than he bargained for. Is the shooting the result of gang rivalry, or is something more deadly unfolding? To Burns it doesn't matter. There is nothing that will stop the Hunter.'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon Focus Alison Clifford , Moonah : Morandoo Press , 2019 20843026 2019 single work novel detective crime

'“I will win. I will kill them all.”

'When the Dalton Agency private investigation firm is tasked with assisting the defence in a murder case, Warren Pearce relishes the chance to return to criminal investigations. He also takes on a part time role of carer for his infant daughter when his wife, Beth, returns to work at the FBI lab. Life has never been so full, or so satisfying.

'As Warren works through the investigation, more questions arise about the identity of the killer. He becomes convinced their client is innocent, but he must find proof. He teams up with Sarah in the hunt for the truth, but the evidence they need eludes them.

'An attack gone wrong leaves the true murderer vulnerable. And dangerous.

'Can Warren and Sarah find the evidence they seek? And who’s desperate plea will finally expose the killer? '

source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon The Code Alison Clifford , Moonah : Morandoo Press , 2018 14141014 2018 single work novel thriller

'NCIS Special Agent Ryan Gilmour finds himself back at the New London submarine base, the result of a posting swap with a friend. He settles in to wait for a chance to lead an investigation and for a woman who can capture his fickle heart.

'When a vandal carves a Morse code message onto a building on the base, Ryan crosses paths with librarian Alex Ware. Her ability to avoid answering his questions leaves Ryan convinced she is hiding something. Determined to find out what it is he seeks her out, but his persistence only leads to conflict and frustration.

'As a second act of vandalism rapidly follows, and then a third, Ryan is given the lead in the investigation. The attacks become sinister, the trail of Morse code messages with each act taunting Ryan and his team, daring them to break the code before it's too late. And at every turn is the elusive Alex Ware.

'Will Ryan and his team find the key to solving the case? Will Alex let down her guard and tell Ryan her secret?

'Can they uncover who is behind The Code?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Secrets Within Alison Clifford , Moonah : Morandoo Press , 2017 14140968 2017 single work novel thriller

'Ditched by the love of his life, Andrew, a US Navy lawyer, takes time off to spend with his sister, Nell. When he succumbs to temptation on the journey to Nell's home, the resulting one night stand with a grey-eyed woman leaves Andrew torn and confused.

'Andrew's holiday is soon disrupted when an officer on the submarine commanded by Nell's husband is caught with stolen plans. As a favour to his brother-in-law, Andrew agrees to act on behalf of the accused officer. A specialist team of NCIS agents is called in to lead the investigation-- the ex-love of Andrew's life among them. And the local NCIS agent assisting them? The grey-eyed mystery woman - Tait.

'As the investigation proceeds, what started out as a straightforward case becomes complicated, as long held secrets are revealed one by one. The key to solving the puzzle proves elusive, until one tiny piece of information exposes the biggest secret of them all.'(Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Deception Alison Clifford , Moonah : Morandoo Press , 2017 13913890 2017 single work novel crime

'Three graves in a forest. Gangs uniting to pull of a huge swindle. An FBI scientist who resigns without notice. Rings in a tree. 
'What is the connection? 
'Beth can't believe her colleague would up and leave his job without telling her why. When Warren plays down her fears, she calls on Sam Dalton, and ex-FBI agent turned private investigator to help find the answers. 
'The answer is not what they expected. Things aren't always what they seem. (Publication summary) 

1 y separately published work icon Bombshell Alison Clifford , Moonah : Morandoo Press , 2017 13913838 2017 single work novel crime

'While Beth relishes her career as a forensic botanist with the FBI, Warren is fed up with the endless round of meetings his management role requires. He wants to be hands-on with investigations, but that's not something an executive assistant director with the FBI does.
'Warren is tempted by a job offer from his best friend, but must reconsider when Beth is given a life-changing diagnosis which will impact their future.
'A bank robbery gone wrong leaves an innocent man dead, sparking an FBI investigation. The thieves believe they are safe from discovery, but a crucial piece of evidence is left behind. Beth uses the evidence to narrow the search, leading to an arrest.
'The robbery investigation takes a turn when the man they have in custody dies while awaiting trial.
'Then a suspect in the case is killed by a bomb.
'And then another.
'Is a vigilante killer on the loose, or is a grieving family member seeking revenge? (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Seeing Red Alison Clifford , Moonah : Alison Clifford , 2016 9501365 2016 single work novel thriller romance

H'ave you ever enraged a murderer?

'Redhead Nell, a civilian psychologist with the US Navy, takes her dream job at a submarine base to escape a protective family and build a life of her own. Meeting James, the handsome skipper of the submarine Scottsdale, is a bonus she hadn't expected.

'When Nell is attacked after a body is pulled from the local river, two investigations swing into motion, with no obvious link between them. The killer plots to keep them separate, and conceal the damning secrets from his past that would lead to a connection, and his demise.

'As his attempts to complete the cover-up fail, his frustration and rage turn toward the person who stands in his way.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon A New London Book Alison Clifford , 2016 Moonah : Morandoo Press , 2016- 14140938 2016 series - author novel thriller
1 y separately published work icon Retribution Alison Clifford , Moonah : Alison Clifford , 2015 9501321 2015 single work novel thriller

'“They wouldn’t see it coming.”

'Believing the dangers of the past were behind them, FBI Assistant Director Warren Pearce and his wife Beth savour the peace they have found.

'But the secrets they had thought buried re-emerge to threaten a friend, and take control once more.

With the secret’s power to destroy their lives, they must keep their search for answers hidden from the FBI. Warren joins his friend Sam, an ex-FBI agent turned private investigator, to identify and stop the culprit before the promised acts of reprisal can take place.

'As the threat intensifies against them all, Warren must uncover the source of evil, and halt it, before the horrifying final act of Retribution.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Roses Alison Clifford , Moonah : Alison Clifford , 2015 9501226 2015 single work novel

'“Mrs Markov, where is your husband?”

'Beth’s life is perfect. Newly married to FBI Special Agent Nick Markov and building her career as a forensic botanist, Beth has it all.

'Until Nick betrays his fellow agents and abandons her.

'Beth is left alone to face the devastation of Nick’s lies. Grilled by the FBI, the only person who believes Beth is innocent is Nick’s boss, Assistant Director Warren Pearce.

'Warren’s work is demanding enough without the complication of his growing attraction to the wife of his fugitive agent. When Beth disappears, the fine line between Warren’s job and his feelings for her becomes impossible to maintain.

'Will Beth forgive Nick for breaking her heart? Will Warren choose the path of duty, or fight for Beth’s love? In a world of danger and deceit, who will survive and who will triumph?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon White Rose Series White Roses Alison Clifford , 2015 Moonah : Alison Clifford , 2015 9501204 2015 series - author novel
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