Case Files Short Stories/Novellas
There’s nowhere to hide… When a series of vicious attacks leaves the local running community in shock and fear, newly qualified detective Kay Hunter is thrust into the middle of a fraught investigation.Determined to make an impression on her first assignment with the murder team, and desperate to stop a cold-blooded murderer before another victim is taken, she may be in danger of risking it all before her career has even started. A killer is out hunting tonight, and Kay could be the next target…
Christmas time can be murder…A suburban housewife is found dead in her garden. There is no weapon, no witnesses, and the only set of footprints belong to her cat. Probationary detective Kay Hunter and her colleagues are convinced it’s murder – but how can they find a killer when there are no clues?
History never forgets… The newest arrival at a care home for the elderly carries an air of mystery that even an ex-WW2 Resistance fighter can’t resist trying to solve. Then matters take a sinister turn… The Reckoning forms part of the Case Files series of short crime stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.
Julie has been searching for a long time. Staying at a tiny guesthouse in Cornwall after the summer, she spends her days combing the beaches, looking for things to collect while hiding from her past. Then a storm breaks, and suddenly she's scared. Because you never know what might wash up on the beach… The Beachcomber forms part of the Case Files series of short crime stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.
When Darren regains consciousness in a dank basement, escape turns out to be the least of his worries… The Man Cave forms part of the Case Files series of short crime stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.
When Michael arrives at work early one winter's day, he discovers that he's not the only one who's had a busy morning... A Dirty Business forms part of the Case Files series of short crime stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.
Larry’s been the supervisor of the apartment block for as long as the tenants can remember. And he knows all their secrets… The Last Super forms part of the Case Files series of short crime stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.
All Jackson Dark wants to do is get home and surprise his wife with the special gift he’s bought her. But he’s got one last job to finish first… Special Delivery forms part of the Case Files series of short crime stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.
Vanessa loves her job as a chiropractor, except sometimes her work takes an unexpected turn… A Pain in the Neck forms part of the Case Files series of short crime stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.
When Amy boards her flight to Cairns, it’s not by choice. Because it’s not just the turbulence that's giving her cause for concern… Something in the Air forms part of the Case Files series of short crime stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.
A walk in the woods takes a dark turn for Ben… A Grave Mistake forms part of the Case Files series of short crime stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett. An abridged version of this story first appeared in Mystery Weekly . This edition is the unabridged version.
Alan O'Reilly has known Tony MacBride since he was a young boy. Now he's helping to bury him… The Last Days of Tony MacBride forms part of the Case Files series of short crime stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.
When Ray Holden is told by his doctor that his stress levels are dangerously high, he decides to take drastic action… The Moment Before forms part of the Case Files series of short crime stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.
Zoe Michaels is working the late shift in the Easy Stop Diner on Route 15. Vince, the owner is nowhere to be seen, and the fryers and griddle went cold over an hour ago. But luckily for Zoe, it’s a Monday – and quiet. Because something smells off tonight, and it isn’t Vince’s famous fried bologna sandwich… All Night Long forms part of the Case Files series of short crime stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.