Cirrus@Austlit

'A serial killer murdering for kicks.

'A detective seeking revenge.

'When the body of a snatched schoolgirl is found in an abandoned biosciences building, the case is first treated as a kidnapping gone wrong.

'But Detective Kay Hunter isn’t convinced, especially when a man is found dead with the ransom money still in his possession.

'When a second schoolgirl is taken, Kay’s worst fears are realised.

'With her career in jeopardy and desperate to conceal a disturbing secret, Kay’s hunt for the killer becomes a race against time before he claims another life.

'For the killer, the game has only just begun…'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Reputation is everything.

'When a packed commuter train runs over a body on a stretch of track known to locals as “Suicide Mile”, it soon transpires that the man was a victim of a calculated murder.

'As the investigation evolves and a pattern of murders is uncovered, Detective Sergeant Kay Hunter realises the railway’s recent reputation may be the work of a brutal serial killer.

'With a backlog of cold cases to investigate and attempting to uncover who is behind a professional vendetta against her, Kay must keep one step ahead of both the killer and her own adversaries.

'When a second murder takes place within a week of the first, she realises the killer’s timetable has changed, and she’s running out of time to stop him…'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Sophie Whittaker shared a terrifying secret. Hours later, she was dead.

'Detective Kay Hunter and her colleagues are shocked by the vicious murder of a teenage girl at a private party in the Kentish countryside.

'A tangled web of dark secrets is exposed as twisted motives point to a history of greed and corruption within the tight-knit community.

'Confronted by a growing number of suspects and her own enemies who are waging a vendetta against her, Kay makes a shocking discovery that will make her question her trust in everyone she knows.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'When a road traffic accident on a dark autumn night uncovers a disturbing conspiracy, Detective Sergeant Kay Hunter’s investigation exposes a ruthless serial killer exploiting vulnerable young women.

'With her enemies unmasked and her career spiralling out of control, Kay’s determination to seek vengeance for the victims brings her dangerously close to those who want to silence her.

'Undeterred, she uncovers the real reason behind a plot to destroy her career and sets in motion a terrifying chain of events.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Kay Hunter has survived a vicious attack at the hands of one of the country's most evil serial killers.

'Returning to work after an enforced absence to recover, she discovers she wasn't the only victim of that investigation.

'DI Devon Sharp remains suspended from duties, and the team is in turmoil.

'Determined to prove herself once more and clear his name, Kay undertakes to solve a cold case that links Sharp to his accuser.

'But, as she gets closer to the truth, she realises her enquiries could do more harm than good.

'Torn between protecting her mentor and finding out the truth, the consequences of Kay's enquiries will reach far beyond her new role…'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'While attending a crime scene on the outskirts of Maidstone, DI Kay Hunter makes a shocking discovery.

'The victim has been brutally cut to pieces, his identity unknown.

'When more body parts start turning up in the Kentish countryside, Kay realises the disturbing truth - a serial killer is at large and must be stopped at all costs.

'With no motive for the murders and a killer who has gone undetected until now, Kay and her team of detectives must work fast to calm a terrified local population and a scornful media.

'When a third victim is found, her investigation grows even more complicated.

'As she begins to expose a dark underbelly to the county town, Kay and her team are pulled into a web of jealousy and intrigue that, if left unchecked, will soon claim another life.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'When the body of a naked man is found in the middle of a barren field, Detective Kay Hunter realises the investigation will test her skills to the limit.

'With only one clue to the victim’s identity, her inquiries lead her to local charities for war veterans and the homeless – both of which are underfunded and overwhelmed.

'Discovering that someone is offering money in return for information about the dead man and anyone connected to him, Kay realises that there is a disturbing and dark side to the victim’s past.

'When a key witness disappears from a local temporary shelter, she fears the worst.

'Can Kay and her team of detectives find out who is behind the man’s murder before another vulnerable person is targeted?

'Turn to Dust is the ninth book in the Detective Kay Hunter series by USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett, and perfect for fans of fast-paced murder mysteries.'

(Source: publisher's blurb)

(Publication summary)

'When a brutal attack on a business owner is followed by a suspicious death, the police first suspect the beginning of a new underworld drugs war. Then a second victim is found dead, and the truth starts to look like something much worse. With the death toll rising and her career under scrutiny from the media and her own superiors, Kay Hunter is running out of time to unravel the deadly secrets hiding behind ruthless ambition and treachery. But Kay isn't going to give up easily. Because this time, the first victim is closer to home.' (Publication summary)

'When a man is shot at point blank range outside an isolated country pub, Kay Hunter is thrust into one of the most dangerous cases of her career.

'As personal and political disputes threaten to undermine her efforts to track down the killer, Kay's investigation is complicated further when her superiors elect to coordinate the subsequent manhunt themselves.

'Uncovering a covert trade in outlawed weapons and faced with witnesses too scared to talk, Kay will have to do everything in her power to stop the killer and prevent another tragedy.

'Except this time, one of her team is in the direct line of fire...'  (Publication summary)

'When a woman’s mutilated body is discovered in a remote countryside property, Detective Kay Hunter is faced with one of the most challenging investigations of her career.

'There is nothing in the victim’s past to explain her brutal slaying, and no clues as to how her killer got away.

'Then a second body is found in a run-down storage facility, the man’s remains covered in horrific injuries that bear the hallmarks of prolonged torture.

'With two families demanding justice, Kay is under pressure from her superiors to deliver a swift result – but there is no evidence to connect the two victims.

'When a third victim is found just a short distance from her own incident room, Kay realises that the killer has no intention of stopping – and they already have their next victim in their sights…

'A Deadly Promise is the 13th book in the Detective Kay Hunter series by USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett, and perfect for readers who love fast-paced crime thrillers.'  (Publication summary)