When ex-RAF Police investigator Mike McAllister inherits a sprawling South Australian winery, he’s hoping for rest, routine, and a chance to finally escape the chaos of international intelligence work. But peace proves elusive when a body is discovered on the 16th hole of the local golf course—murdered and eerily marked by an occult card pinned through the eye with a golf divot tool.
Suddenly thrust back into an unofficial investigation, McAllister finds himself entangled with an eclectic cast of locals—Morgan Redfield, a confident and sharp-tongued viticulturist with secrets of her own; Hazel Flynn, a deeply intuitive receptionist with ties to the spirit world; and Banjo Paterson, a loyal friend who’s not above nudging Mike into trouble “for a good cause.”
As the mystery deepens, strange visions, warnings from clairvoyants, and a series of darkly symbolic clues hint at a killer who plays by no earthly rules. The past won't stay buried, and neither will the victims.
McAllister : Conundrum is a richly atmospheric blend of suspense, spiritual insight, and dry Aussie humour. With the Barossa Valley’s vineyard-covered hills and the green, green grass of Wales as its backdrop, the novel weaves together ritualistic murder, inner healing, and the weight of choices that can’t be undone. Mike must confront not only a cunning killer, but also the deeper truths he’s spent a lifetime avoiding.
This isn’t just a whodunit—it’s a journey into what drives us, haunts us, and ultimately, redeems us.
For listeners who enjoy twisty mysteries, layered characters, and a touch of the paranormal, McAllister : Conundrum is as intoxicating as a glass of Barossa red.
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© 2025 Alex Auburn
"The McAllister Contingency" is a riveting thriller set against the backdrop of Cold War-era geopolitics and secret military operations. At the heart of the novel is Mike McAllister, a Sergeant in the Royal Air Force’s Special Investigations Branch (SIB), whose life takes a sharp turn when he’s assigned to investigate a potential breach of national security at a top-secret defense facility in Australia.
Set in 1976, McAllister’s journey begins in Cornwall, where his seemingly idyllic life is disrupted by sudden orders to leave his post. Thrust into a web of secrecy, espionage, and betrayal, McAllister is sent to Australia under the guise of working on a high-stakes project at the Defense Science and Technology Organization (DSTO). His mission: to uncover the truth behind missing blueprints for a cutting-edge naval defense system called Sea Wolf, a technology that could shift the balance of power.
But the investigation takes a darker turn when a colleague, Lucy Andrews, is brutally murdered, her body found in the murky waters of the Port River. McAllister must now navigate a perilous world of covert operations, political intrigue, and dangerous adversaries. Along the way, he uncovers hidden agendas and faces enemies determined to stop him at any cost.
With each twist and revelation, "The McAllister Contingency" keeps listeners on the edge of their seats, blending fast-paced action with rich, atmospheric details. As McAllister gets closer to the truth, he must confront his own past and decide how far he’s willing to go to stop a global conspiracy. Alex Auburn delivers a gripping and unforgettable story about loyalty, courage, and the devastating consequences of power in the wrong hands.
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© 2024 Alex Auburn
You don't find the Phantom Library. It finds you.
Seventeen books lay waiting on its dusty shelves. Tendrils of fear uncurl from their spines, searching for children to trap in their stories. Many curious minds have been taken by the library. They were kids looking for excitement. Instead, they found horrors chasing them to the end.
You may escape the library, but the stories never leave you.
Check out if you dare.
Books in the Phantom Library
1.Trial of the Last Wish - A trial begins against a dangerous child.
2.The Sound - A sound makes a powerless town lose their senses.
3.Leek Soup - The only vegetarian in a boarding school searches for food.
4.Dead Arcade - A game is life in a world of the undead.
5.Fortune Speller - A mute child reveals a fortune teller's crime one word at a time.
6.[Ir]regular Regardless - A boy is asked to walk his blind neighbor to their first day of school.
7.Borghese Button - A girl listens to a clown and pushes a mysterious button.
8.A Man with Two Hands - Passengers on a train can't figure out why one man has two hands.
9.Last Phonebooth on Earth - A girl learns that not having a phone isn't the end of the world.
10.Quiet Town - Silence covers a dark secret.
11.They Came in with the Fog - Two children learn how to move forward through a hidden future.
12.Things for Sale - A few odd items become the instruments of doom.
13.Night Merriam - A baby crying in a cemetery gives life to the dead.
14.Dolls of Lindenberg - A fishing boat captain's discovery is not what it seems.
15.Ode by Midnight - Midnight watches a widow.
16.The Manor on Sutton Ridge - Witches are drawn to a quiet manor and its diligent builder.
17.Return to the Manor on Sutton Ridge - A dead uncle seeks four orphans for an inheritance
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©2024 JoAnna Rowe
Explore the mind of James Zachary, a terrifyingly sophisticated murderer, in "The Bitch Farm."
As the hunt for a series of gruesome murders intensifies, FBI Senior Special Agent Bradford Lee Ashley feces his toughest challenge yet: a murderer with multiple personalities, each more sinister than the last. Gripping and unnerving, this psychological thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat as you unravel the twisted web of deception and delve into the fragmented psyche of a killer determined to evade justice at any cost.
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©2024 Dutch Haid
Johnny Lappin is one of the exceptionally genuine characters in the international music industry often dominated by Charleston's and posers. His lifetime in the business has parallel the extraordinary rise of the music industry of his native Ireland, as it grew from modest beginnings to become one of the major talent resources for the worldwide entertainment scene.
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