Tell us what's wrong and we'll take a look.
Thanks – we got it. We'll review and follow up if needed.
In the large inland city of Wagga Wagga, newly appointed Detective Mike Walker notices a pattern emerging regarding the unexplained deaths of the states major villains. He attempts to discuss the subject with his mentor, the tough and grizzled old Detective Sergeant Lindsay Johnson but is warned off. Slightly bemused at the mild rebuke, Walker is contemplating his next move when a crime bulletin arrives, relating the matter of yet another underworld figures demise. The investigating officer is an acquaintance, the upwardly mobile Chief Inspector Allan Muscatt. Walker makes contact with his old friend, and the two agree to meet and probe the mysterious deaths, either officially or unofficially. Meanwhile, Walkers best friend, ex SAS commando, Andy Keyes, along with his Malaysian wife, struggles to eke out a living on a small farm near the township of the Rock, just outside Wagga Wagga. Keyes and Walker are both keen sportsmen, but Andy occasionally lets his teams down when he has to forego sport to attend to business matters. He tries to explain to Walker that business must come first, even if it means leaving the teams short. When Walker and Muscatt get deeper involved in the mysterious deaths of the criminals, they soon realise an outside force is at work. Not only is this force apparently organising the hits, it seems to be extremely high powered and influential. Both detectives are warned off, and as the tense situation heats up, tragedy strikes, leaving Walker faced with an appalling choice. A police computer course suddenly gives Walker a massive clue in the case. Again he must wrestle with his conscience and decide which path to take.
Terry Richardson spent his youth in the Australian outback, first on huge cattle stations, then in the little town of Brewarrina. In 1971, after leaving school at age 15, he boarded the slow train to the big city, carrying one suitcase and his prized guitar. In Sydney, he tried many occupations, including railway, labouring and even a two-year stint in law enforcement as a constable. He trained as a mechanic, then joined NSW Fire/Rescue. He spent thirty years as a fireman, retiring in 2012. Soon after arriving in Sydney, 16 y/o Terry met 14 y/o Linda. They were married in 1975 and are still together. They have two sons, a daughter, and eleven grandchildren. After moving around the vast state of NSW, they are now settled in the coastal town of Macksville.
Readwise Books is an ebook & audiobook platform that automatically logs how much you and your friends read, making it fun and easy to read more. Learn more →
Enter your email to continue. We'll create your account if you're new here.