Tombstoning

Follow Detective Ange Watson as she stumbles across a sinister underbelly lurking in a sleepy surfing village.

This fresh and emotive Australian noir thriller is a must read for fans of atmospheric crime fiction.

Called to investigate a surfer missing from the sleepy beachside town of Namba Heads, it seems all her stars have aligned. It appears to be a simple case, allowing Ange plenty of time to explore the wild coves and surf some decent waves before heading home.

Word of an abandoned neighbourhood development, whispers of corruption and the sudden suicide of a popular local man all begin to form pieces of a larger, dangerous puzzle.

To solve the biggest case of her career, Ange must figure out the diverse cast of characters swirling around within Namba Heads, as well as battle her growing feelings for a charming surfer who is hiding secrets of his own.

Ange will need to paddle hard to stay ahead of the criminals. Will she sink or swim?

Other readers have said:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping from Beginning to End
"Tombstoning is the best kind of crime novel...grabs you early on, loads of nasty characters who seem okay initially...couldn't put it down "

5.0 out of 5 stars A good page-turner
"A fun read, Tombstoning, the first of a trilogy, is primarily about a city detective's quest to find the killer/s of a well-liked surfer in a small east-coast Australian surfing town. A surfer herself, the detective comes across an array of people and circumstances ending up in a much bigger and messier situation than expected. Paced well with twists in the plot that keep you turning the page, the book gives you some often fun and enviable insights into the laid-back coastal Australian lifestyle. Maybe we'll see them explored more fully in the follow-up "

4.0 out of 5 stars A new author has nailed his first book - great plot - the love of ocean and surfing shines through.
"A friend referred this book to me - a new author's first book .. I was a bit sceptical at first but it turned out to be a great read. The plot was intriguing with unexpected twists and turns. The lead character Ange was likeable & you wanted to urge her on to solve the mystery. Some unlikeable characters added balance - with a little romance thrown in.
Author Peter seems knowledgable on the book plot(s) and his obvious love of the ocean & surfing shines through.
There were some jumps in the story line that seem to come from nowhere and some of the characters lacked a little depth .... but overall I will look forward to reading the next edition of the Saltwater Crimes."