Cirrus@Austlit

''An Unwatched Minute’ goes behind the scenes of a small police station in the picturesque town of Tannin Bay.

'When Constable Krista Danaher is transferred to the picturesque town of Tannin Bay she hopes it may help her gain much needed confidence in her new profession. She’s pleased when Senior Constable Malachi ‘Mort’ Morten takes her under his wing, both professionally and personally. But within days, a man has died in the watch house whilst in her care, triggering an intensive police investigation. It becomes apparent that not everyone is telling the truth and the gap between what happened and what the investigation can prove widens. The family of the dead man do whatever they can to make sure someone is held accountable. The police response will have far-reaching consequences on the small police station and the people who work there.

'AN UNWATCHED MINUTE is a gripping and realistic thriller, which shines a light on the grey spot where truth and justice meet.'

Source : publisher's blurb

This sequel to A Time To Run follows Constable Samantha Willis as she returns to active duties in Angel’s Crossing. After her abduction and near death at the hands of a sadistic killer, Sammi is back on the job but on desk duty. 'Rumours reach her that someone in Angel's Crossing has been hurting little girls, and before long a mob is gathering to make sure justice is served. So when a man is found hanging in his shed, the locals assume the pedophile has finally given in to his guilt. That is, until Sammi delves further into the death and uncovers a dark family secret, an unsolved crime and a town desperate for vengeance' (publication blurb).

'The hunt is on

'A GRUESOME GAME

'A madman is kidnapping women to hunt them for sport.

'A FRANTIC SEARCH

'Detective Janine Postlewaite leads the investigation into the disappearance of Samantha Willis, determined not to let another innocent die on her watch.

'A SHOCKING TWIST

'The killer's newest prey isn't like the others. Sammi is a cop. And she refuses to be his victim.

'A RUN FOR YOUR LIFE

'A stunning, tautly written thriller from police officer turned writer, J.M. Peace' (Publication summary)