A missing man. A daughter betrayed. And a killer who's just getting started.When Ellie Connor returns from a business trip to find her powerful father, Jack Bannerman, has vanished without a trace, her instincts scream that something is terribly wrong. But no one seems alarmed—least of all Jack's inner circle. His wife claims he needed a break. His advisors insist it's business as usual. Even Ellie's ex, the last person to see Jack alive, slides seamlessly into his role as acting CEO.Ellie isn't buying any of it.Determined to uncover the truth, she digs into Jack's past and the empire he built, only to uncover secrets that shatter everything she thought she knew about the man and the charity foundation she runs in his name. As her world tilts, Ellie turns to Detective Ben Rossi, a man who once betrayed her when she needed him the most.Then comes the anonymous threat: Stop digging or you're next.When a body surfaces in the bay, Ellie realizes she's not just chasing shadows—she's being hunted. The lies run deep, and the people she once trusted may be the ones plotting against her.Someone is willing to kill to keep the truth buried.And if Ellie can't figure out who, she'll be next. Last Known Contact is a fast-paced, stand alone Melbourne crime suspense. Cameo character Homicide Detective Liz Moorland now has her own series beginning with Lest We Forgive.

They called it a tragedy. He calls it murder.Vince Carter is a man hollowed out by grief and guilt. A retired cop who once saved strangers but couldn’t save his own wife, he now lives a solitary existence in a decaying cottage. But his self-imposed exile is shattered when police knock on his door with devastating news. His estranged daughter is dead.The crash that killed her and her husband left one survivor: eight-year-old Melanie. Now, Vince is the only thing standing between his traumatized granddaughter and a cold, uncertain future. But as he navigates the wreckage of his family, Vince discovers a threatening voicemail that suggests this was no accident. Only his former colleague - Detective Liz Moorland - takes his theories seriously but her hands are full hunting a dangerous fugitive. When Vince uncovers a dark connection between Melanie’s crash and Liz’s case the threads tighten, and one heartbreaking truth emerges... Melanie saw something. And the killer knows it.Lest We Forgive is the atmospheric first novel in the Detective Liz Moorland series with chilling suspense, moody settings, and the raw emotion of family tragedy.

All five books in Phillipa Nefri Clark's 'Charlotte Dean Mysteries', a series of cozy mystery novels set in Australia, now in one volume! Deadly Start : Charlotte loves her new job at Rosie's bookshop in the small town of Kingfisher Falls. Even the snobby book club ladies can't dampen her spirits. But when a strange series of crimes casts suspicion on all the wrong people - including Charlotte - she can't stand back and watch. With the community divided and criminals on the loose, the annual Christmas Eve street party is about to change lives forever, and Charlotte is the only one who can prevent a disaster. Deadly Falls : Charlotte is finding her place in the peaceful town of Kingfisher Falls. Working in the bookshop with Rosie is a joy, as is their growing friendship. But the sudden death of one of the book club ladies lands Charlotte in the middle of an investigation. Was it an accident, or is something more sinister going on? Suspecting Sid might be behind the messages, Charlotte has to find the killer... before the killer finds her. Deadly Secrets : When Charlotte stumbles across an old, carefully decorated grave in the bushland, she feels compelled to investigate. The trail leads to an unsolved case of a runaway. But is it possible that the young woman didn't leave town after all? Meanwhile, there's a new face in Kingfisher Falls: a clairvoyant who is winning the favour of the locals. As Charlotte's search reveals more important clues, her attempts to uncover the town's secrets could prove to be a deadly pastime. Deadly Past : Charlotte Dean is finally living the life she wants. Happy in her small town of Kingfisher Falls with a great job and loving boyfriend, everything is perfect. But when a terrible accident shocks the community, Charlotte suspects there is more to it, and the chance sighting of someone from her old life forces Charlotte to face her past head on. But are the events linked? The Giving Tree : Christmas is just around the corner and Charlotte has every intention of making it the best one ever. After the success last year of the bookshop's 'Giving Box', she's roped eleven other traders into joining her 'Giving Tree' project. But new Mayor Jonas Carmichael wants the project to fail, and he is quick to blame a recently returned, down-on-their-luck local when some of the gift cards go missing. As thefts devastate the town and shoppers avoid Kingfisher Falls, Charlotte faces a big decision when news about her past casts doubt on her future. With days before Christmas, can she solve the mystery of the missing cards and exonerate the accused local?

Charlotte Dean finalmente vive la vida que quiere. Feliz en su ciudad de Kingfisher Fall, con un buen trabajo y una pareja amorosa, todo es perfecto. Pero cuando un terrible accidente choca la comunidad, sospecha algo más detrás de todo. Mucho más. Y las apariciones de álguien del pasado a forza encarar su pasado de frente. ¿Es cierto que los eventos se conectan? ¿Y quién está detrás de todo planea realmente construir um shopping al lado de la librería?

Muchos motivos, pero ¿Quién es el asesino? Charlotte ha encontrado su lugar en el apacible pueblo de Kingfisher Falls. Trabajar con Rosie en la librería es una alegría, así como su creciente amistad. Si tan solo el jefe de policía Sid Browne dejara sus asperezas contra el hijo de Rosie, Trev, a un lado, entonces la vida sería perfecta. Pero la repentina muerte de una mujer, miembro del club de lectura, mete a Charlotte en el centro de la investigación. ¿Fue un accidente? o ¿ocurrió algo más siniestro? Una serie de mensajes crípticos profundiza en el misterio de quien sabe qué. Rosie guarda secretos. Las mujeres del club de lectura se señalan unas a otros, y alguien sigue cada movimiento de Charlotte. Sospechando que es Sid quien podría estar detrás de los mensajes, Charlotte tiene que encontrar al asesino...antes de que el asesino la encuentre a ella.

Guardar secretos puede ser mortal… El encantador pueblo de Kingfisher Falls es el lugar que la antigua psiquiatra Charlotte Dean ahora llama hogar. Cuando se tropieza con una antigua y cuidadosamente decorada tumba en el matorral, Charlotte se siente obligada a investigar. El sendero lleva a un caso no resuelto de una joven que se había escapado de su casa. ¿Pero era posible que la joven no se marchara después de todo? Mientras tanto, hay un nuevo rostro en Kingfisher Falls: una clarividente que se está ganando el aprecio de los residentes. Pero Charlotte no logra confiar en la misteriosa mujer. A medida que la investigación de Charlotte revela pistas más importantes, su intento por descubrir los secretos del pueblo podría resultar en un pasatiempo mortal. Parece que alguien está buscando venganza, y ahora, Charlotte es uno de sus objetivos.

Charlotte Dean is finally living the life she wants. Happy in her small town of Kingfisher Falls with a great job and loving boyfriend, everything is perfect. But when a terrible accident shocks the community, Charlotte suspects there is more to it. Much more. And the chance sighting of someone from her old life forces Charlotte to face her past head on. But are the events linked, and who is really behind the planned shopping mall near the bookshop?

So many motives, but who is the killer? Charlotte is finding her place in the peaceful town of Kingfisher Falls. Working in the bookshop with Rosie is a joy, as is their growing friendship. If only Leading Senior Constable Sid Browne would get over his grudge against Rosie's son, Trev, and stop making a pest of himself, then life would be perfect. But the sudden death of one of the book club ladies lands Charlotte in the middle of an investigation. Was it an accident, or is something more sinister going on? A series of cryptic messages deepen the mystery of who knows what. Rosie is keeping secrets, the remaining book club ladies are pointing fingers at each other, and someone is following Charlotte's every move. Suspecting Sid might be behind the messages, Charlotte has to find the killer... before the killer finds her.

Christmas is just around the corner and Charlotte has every intention of making it the best one ever for the residents and shops of Kingfisher Falls. After the success last year of the bookshop's 'Giving Box', she's roped eleven other traders into joining her 'Giving Tree' project. But the new mayor wants the project to fail, and he is quick to blame a recently returned, down-on-their-luck local when some of the gift cards go missing. Meanwhile, Trev has a new constable to train and can't seem to find the right moment to propose to the woman he loves. As the thefts devastate the town and shoppers avoid Kingfisher Falls, Charlotte faces a big decision when news about her past casts doubt on her future. With days before Christmas, can Charlotte solve the mystery of the missing cards and exonerate the accused local, or will the person behind all the crime in town finally take their revenge?

Keeping secrets can be deadly... The charming town of Kingfisher Falls is the place former psychiatrist Charlotte Dean now calls home. When she stumbles across an old, carefully decorated grave in the bushland, Charlotte feels compelled to investigate. The trail leads to an unsolved case of a runaway. But is it possible that the young woman didn't leave town after all? Meanwhile, there's a new face in Kingfisher Falls: a clairvoyant who is winning the favour of the locals. But Charlotte can't bring herself to trust the mysterious woman. As Charlotte's search reveals more important clues, her attempts to uncover the town's secrets could prove to be a deadly pastime. It seems someone is out for revenge, and now, Charlotte is one of their targets.