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Singapore and Other Stories Vol. 1

This anthology includes the novella Singapore Worlds. Set between Singapore Girl and Singapore Boxer, Ash Carter confronts fighters in the ring and the streets to solve who killed Sergeant Cox and why. In addition to the novella there are the following short stories:– Wolfe’s Gambit– Kill or Cure– The Executioner– The Deadly Lotus

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Singapore and Other Stories Vol. 2

This anthology includes the novella Singapore Rain. Set between Singapore Killer and Singapore Fire, Ash Carter is determined to investigate the mysterious death of a girl. In addition to the novella there are the following short stories:– Wolfe’s Shadows– Mirror Image– Beneath Red Lanterns– Retrograde

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Wolfe’s Gambit

Captain Bill Wolfe picks up a case that is bigger than it first seems. Set with the backdrop of the King David Hotel bombing, this short novella is Wolfe’s first story. ‘I found myself, on the one hand, racing through this story but, on the other hand, forcing myself to slow down a bit as I didn’t want to miss anything!’ Grace J Smith Available as part of the Singapore and Other Stories and as an e-book from AMAZON

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Wolfe’s Shadows

It’s 1947 and Captain Bill Wolfe is called to investigate a death.A medical supply truck appears to have been lost in the Negev Desert and attacked by banditsAs Wolfe investigates, he starts to realise this is far from straightforward. Wolfe’s Traitor is a Bill Wolfe Novella. Available as part of the Singapore and Other Stories collection and as an e-book from AMAZON

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Wolfe’s Traitor

It’s 1947 and Captain Bill Wolfe is called to investigate a death.A medical supply truck appears to have been lost in the Negev Desert and attacked by banditsAs Wolfe investigates, he starts to realise this is far from straightforward. Wolfe’s Traitor is a Bill Wolfe Novella. Available as part of the Singapore and Other Stories collection and as an e-book from AMAZON

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The Lost Pharaoh

The year is BCE 1318 and Yanhamu, Lord Khety, is invited to sit as a judge on a High Court case. However, he is out of his depth and when the case concludes he knows that justice has not been done. A meeting with the emissary of the High Priest of Amun leads to Yanhamu’s arrest for treason. Accused of conspiracy and thrown into prison he must prove his innocence. The Two Lands are on the brink of civil war. Yanhamu may hold the key, but he must battle his own demons before he can save his country. This crime-mystery occurs after the historic flashback that was included in Map of the...

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A Third Is Darkness

Judge not the manCharles Balcombe cannot control his alter ego.BlackJack is killing for fun and DI Munro knows his partnership with Balcombe can’t continue.While Balcombe seeks help, Munro is asked to work for the Hong Kong governor’s aide-de-camp. He seems to be sidelined as Garrett resumes his hunt for the Squeezed-heart murderer.But people have secrets and the more Munro investigates, the murkier they seem. When people start dying and with Balcombe’s help, Munro tries to get to the bottom of a conspiracy of silence.Will he find the truth?Will Garrett catch his killer?Will Balcombe learn...

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Second To Sin

“It only takes a second to sin,” Father Thomas said. He believes in saving souls, but Charles Balcombe is beyond saving. His control over his killer instinct appears to be weakening. BlackJack has killed again and more questions are being asked of Detective Inspector Munro. He is under increasing pressure to solve the murders, especially when he picks up more cases from Kowloon rather than solving his own.As Balcombe battles with his demon, he investigates the death of a young woman. Was it an accident or did she kill herself? At first Balcombe thinks it’s straightforward...

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Once A Killer

An ex-investigator and serial killer plays cat-and-mouse with the police. Can he find the missing boy before the detectives work out who he is?Hong Kong 1953. Charles Balcombe, sophisticated, risk-taking lothario was a special investigator. He thinks that taking a PI job to find a missing boy will distract him from his killer instinct.He changed his identity. He moved to Hong Kong. He changed his life. But can he change who he really is?A mystery-thriller with a twist. Perfect for fans of David Baldacci, Vince Flynn and Tom Wood who like the twists of a Harlen Coben...

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