Phillip Island Detective

Sixty mysteries. Sixty crimes. One extraordinary mind.Retired criminal barrister Leroy Cunningworth spent decades in the high-stakes courtrooms of South Africa, dismantling lies with surgical precision. Now, in the quiet of his second life on Phillip Island, Victoria, he spends his days as a fine art restorer—a craft that requires the same forensic discipline as his former career. Both require seeing beneath the surface to find the original truth hidden under layers of varnish and deception.But retirement hasn't brought an end to crime. From the rugged cliffs of Bass Strait to the rain-slicked streets of Cowes, and across international borders to fog-wrapped Venetian canals, Cunningworth finds himself drawn into puzzles that baffle conventional investigators. Alongside the pragmatic Inspector Jack Flint, he applies his unique "e;restorer's eye"e; to every misplaced word, moved painting, and "e;natural"e; death that isn't quite what it seems.In this massive collection of 60 "e;quickfire"e; whodunits, you will find:Forensic Plotting: Each story is a complete, fair-play mystery designed for the armchair detective who loves to spot the clue in plain sight.Global Intrigue: While rooted in the coastal light of southern Australia, the mysteries range from local beachside units to desert opal fields and international flights. Stories follow the tradition of Daniel Silva, David Baldacci, and Michael Connolly.British-Style Wit: Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and P.D. James, blending classic detective traditions with a fresh Australian edge.The surface is always the lie. What is underneath is the truth. Leroy Cunningworth has never needed reminding of either.Short Blurb (The "e;Hook"e;)