Cirrus@Austlit

'When authorities fail to identify human remains discovered in and around Broome, Martin and Claire are despatched to the idyllic seaside resort to investigate. Little do they know their every move is watched, as they follow first one lead then another, until they are face to face with a ruthless enemy who is determined to end their lives.

'SOC agents (offshoot of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation) Martin and Claire pose as new arrivals in Broome, attempting to merge with the locals in an effort to solve a baffling case and bring the killer to justice.

'Lulled by the soporific influences of the sun, sand and surf--known by the locals as the 'Serenade of Broome'--time seems to have no meaning for the two agents, and the investigation drifts from one location to another as they follow a trail of bodies designed to confuse and distract them from their real business in this tropical paradise.

'Little do they know their every move is being watched by an enemy who is both ruthless and deadly, a powerful, sadistic enemy who enjoys toying with others' lives before despatching them in the most horrifying manner imaginable. As the clues lead them first one way then the other, they fall deeper and deeper into the trap set for them.

'By the time they uncover the truth, they will begin to doubt everything they know and face their greatest challenge to date.

'Evolved Publishing presents the first thrilling installment in "The Oz Files," featuring a series of intriguing thrillers set in Australia, written with great authenticity by Australian author Barry Metcalf.' (Publication summary)

'When a CIA agent is murdered at the idyllic seaside resort of Sandy Point, Martin and Claire are despatched to investigate. They uncover a plot with international implications and go from one end of the country to the other to stop those responsible. Fast cars, planes and helicopters aid them in their race against time to avert this threat to world peace.

'Before Martin and Claire's investigation can gather headway, they discover there is more going on in this laid-back beach community than meets the eye, and they are threatened with death and worse than death by men who will stop at nothing to achieve their goals.

'Eventually, the duo uncovers a devious plot that compels them to travel from one end of the country to the other in an attempt to stop those responsible. Fast cars, planes and hot air balloons are utilised in their race against time to avert disaster.

'Just when they think they have the situation in hand, a new menace emerges--one that will have ramifications beyond Australia's shores. The problem is, they have no idea where or when this new threat to world peace will be carried out.

'As if this wasn't enough to contend with, an old enemy reappears. Although she is in a weakened state, she is hell-bent on exacting revenge--as soon as her powers are fully restored. Will Martin and Claire overcome this new danger before their lives can be terminated once and for all?'

'Martin and Claire's nemesis, Wanda Jean, is dead and buried in Broome. Or is she?

'Martin and Claire are sent to Warrnambool to investigate a savage and despicable murder. Before they have time to collect their thoughts, more murders occur--each more bizarre than the last.

'The latest killings, so reminiscent of their former enemy's handy work, have the ASIO agents on edge, wondering if their belief of Wanda Jean's demise is accurate. Or could it be that someone has constructed this web of intrigue to draw them out?

'Have Claire and Martin finally met their match?' (Publication summary) 

'Wrongly accused of his wife's murder, and beset by bizarre dreams, Martin finds everyday life almost more than he can bear.

'Martin's wife is dead--murdered--and the authorities have it all wrong when they arrest Martin for the crime. He's devastated, confused, vulnerable, and lost after being released on bail.

'Desperate to reconnect with someone--anyone--he meets and confides in a beautiful redhead. She offers to help him recover from this crisis, but nothing seems to go right.

'Beset by bizarre dreams, he crashes deeper and deeper into his living, waking nightmare, until life becomes a razor's edge upon which he must regain himself.' (Publisher's summary)