Cirrus@Austlit

'A drawn out conflict between Inspector Simon Webster and Chief Inspector Damien Rose ultimately results in a career ending posting for Webster. Seeking retribution, Webster, with the support of his Sergeant, Noel Elliott, endeavours to undermine Rose’s credibility with the police hierarchy. Unfortunately things don’t go according to plan and, with Rose’s credibility already under investigation, Webster is drawn into a web of corruption, extortion, blackmail and conspiracy to murder. With the help of a police informant, Ron Lange, Webster draws on all his experience and skill to prevent bloodshed and put a stop to an endless round of corruption and blackmail.' (Publisher's blurb)

'A pleasant day cruising on Sydney Harbour as a guest of Mr Graham Lee, the owner of an illegal gambling casino, doesn’t quite go to plan. While preparing his cruiser “Gemini” for the outing, Mr Lee discovers an unwanted intruder who, unwittingly, sets off a murder investigation involving Detective Chief Inspector Simon Webster and Detective Sergeant Noel Elliott. Hounded for results by a newly appointed Superintendent, Michael Hayes, Webster and Elliott pursue their line of enquiries while at the same time endeavoring to maintain a cynical watch on the spiteful domestic events unfolding next door to the Webster residence. Despite assistance from his friend and police informer, Ron Lange, and support from Chief Superintendent Paxton, it is only with the intuition of women’s logic is Webster finally able to solve the riddle of the Anchor Man.' (Publisher's blurb)

'The finding of a brutally murdered body on a city beach sends Detective Chief Inspector Simon Webster on a hunt for the perpetrator of the dastardly deed. With the identity of the body established, the course of the investigation leads Simon into the spurious world of politics with any number of devious politicians, gangsters and property developers seen as potential suspects. Simon’s domestic situation provides no safe haven from the rigours of criminal catching as he tries to cope with the conviction his wife, Georgie, has that the quiet sea-side suburb is about to be invaded by a villainous bikie gang.' (Publication summary)