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1 y separately published work icon The Dingo Dilemma : A Kylie Kendall Mystery Claire McNab , New York (City) : Alyson Books , 2006 Z1564275 2006 single work novel detective

'Kylie Kendall thought Los Angeles was far enough away from the meddling affairs of her family Down Under. But then comes word that her cousin “Dingo” O’Rourke is not only in town, but in trouble. Word is that Dingo is working as a security guard on the hit new TV series, Darleen Come Home, a modern-day Lassie starring, what else—a dingo—and one that kidnappers would love to wrangle.

'Add in a ruthless real estate developer, a pair of mysterious “feds,” and another relative showing up at her agency, and suddenly Kylie’s got her hands full. Oh, and Kylie has accidentally just been cast in a small role in Darleen.

'You think being a private investigator is tough? Try acting!'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon The Quokka Question : A Kylie Kendall Mystery Claire McNab , New York (City) : Alyson Books , 2005 Z1260807 2005 single work novel detective humour mystery

'Kylie Kendall is hired for a routine security detail to prevent an academic rival from disrupting Dr. Oscar Braithwaite’s keynote address at UCLA’s Global Marsupial Symposium. Sounds easy enough to be downright dull, but then Dr. Braithwaite is murdered, and his sister, the sexually voracious and irresistibly attractive Dr. Penelope Braithwaite, hires Kylie to investigate his death. Can Kylie keep from mixing business with oh-so-much pleasure? Can she remain true to her barely requited love for her ice-queen business partner, Ariana Creeling? Oh yes, and can she figure out who killed Oscar? All of these questions and more are answered in this latest installment of Claire McNab’s Kylie Kendall mystery series.'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon Fruit of the Golden Vine Sophia French , Tallahassee : Bella Books , 2016 9719626 2016 single work novel fantasy

'Middle sister Adelina has remained aloof and amused by the string of suitors for her elder sister's hand – and dowry. But when the swaggering Rafael arrives with an equally eye-catching, bold sister of his own, Adelina's pulse stirs at last.

'Aware from the first that she has caught the lovely Adelina's interest, Silvana yearns to court her openly, but she and her brother are not what they seem. Moonlit nights in the summer gardens may lead to kisses and whispers of love, but she knows that the lady's heart will be lost forever if the truth is discovered.' (Source: Goodreads website)

1 y separately published work icon The Kookaburra Gambit : A Kylie Kendall Mystery Claire McNab , Los Angeles : Alyson Books , 2005 Z1564260 2005 single work novel detective

'Frustrated, transplanted Aussie Kylie Kendall mostly hangs out with her secretary and samples LA nightlife. Owning half a detective agency is boring when your partner won’t let you detect. But twins Alf and Chica Hartnidge, hosts of Australian hit children TV show The Oz Mob ask who smuggles opals into the U.S. inside their Kelvin Kookaburra plush toys, and murder follows.'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon The Diplomat Sophia French , Tallahassee : Bella Books , 2015 9719713 2015 single work novel fantasy historical fiction

'Royal Envoy Rema is determined to broker a successful marriage between her master, Emperor Ormun, and a young princess of neighboring Danosha. The Danoshans need protection and Ormun wants their unwavering loyalty. The sanctity of a royal wedding would resolve many diplomatic issues.'

'Upon arriving in the Danoshan court, Rema does not discover a biddable young princess in awe of the high honor being accorded to her and her family. Princess Elise instead proves a woman of many surprises.'

'As her acquaintance with Elise grows, Rema’s arguments for the common sense of the marriage sound weak even to her own ears. Her duty is clear, and what belongs to her master cannot ever be hers…' (Source: Goodreads website)

1 y separately published work icon Piping Her Tune Maggie Brown , Tallahassee : Bella Books , 2015 9672482 2015 single work novel romance

'Abby Benton thought she’d have the last laugh when she painted her competition portrait of the arrogant Victoria Myers. In her opinion, the beautiful, poised mining magnate needed to be taken down a peg.

'When their paths cross again it’s Victoria’s chance to turn the tables. There’s no way the struggling artist can refuse the job Victoria has for her, not when it comes with a breathtaking paycheck.

'Six months doesn’t seem so long for Abby to have to put up with the insufferable Ms Myers. Not when it means giving her dependent mother a better life. Victoria might think she’s in charge, but Abby is going to pipe her own tune…' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Web of Obsessions Diane Wood , Tallahassee : Bella Books , 2013 6982486 2013 single work novel crime
1 y separately published work icon The Wombat Strategy : A Kylie Kendall Mystery Claire McNab , Los Angeles : Alyson Books , 2004 Z1190421 2004 single work novel mystery detective

'Aussie dyke Kylie Kendall leaves tiny Australian outback Wollegudgerie pub when unknown dad leaves her 51% of his LA detective agency. Lovely enigmatic Arianna Creeling offers to buy her out, but Dr Deer, celebrity psychiatrist to the stars, hires them to investigate his stolen records, and apparent suicide of successful reviled film director client.'

Source : publication summary

2 8 y separately published work icon Death Down Under Claire McNab , Tallahassee : Naiad Press , 1989 Z408200 1989 single work novel detective mystery

'Four women dead, each strangled with an orange cord, their bodies ritually arranged. Detective Inspector Carol Ashton and Detective Sergeant Mark Bourke have a serial killer on their hands.'

Source : publication summary

3 2 y separately published work icon Fatal Reunion Claire McNab , Tallahassee : Naiad Press , 1989 Z362156 1989 single work novel detective mystery 'Detective Inspector Carol Ashton's life seems relatively settled. She is admired at work for her intelligence and crime-solving. At home she is admired by Sybil. Then comes the phone call which drags Carol back. Back to a Sydney world of high spending and low values - and back to Christine, the woman Carol cannot forget. Has Christine murdered her husband? The same husband she once chose over Carol. Now Christine desperately wants Carol's help.' (Back cover, Allen and Unwin, 1990)
1 y separately published work icon The Twilight Club Annabel West , Tallahassee : Bella Books , 2011 18731175 2011 single work novel crime 'Angelique Divine’s comfortable life in Singapore is turned upside down when she reluctantly takes on a new client—an unscrupulous business that is stripping the struggling island nation of Seragana of its resources and is at loggerheads with the country’s monarchical ruler. Soon Angelique finds herself drawn into a web of political intrigue and shady business activities.
'Calling on her influential friends in the Twilight club for support, Angelique decides to offer assistance to Seragana.
'Fresh from London and new to the throne, the charismatic Kira Na Murgha presents Angelique with more dilemmas than expected. The Twilight Club’s risky solution is further jeopardized by the activities of Detective Inspector Stephanie Tyler in Melbourne.
'The Inspector's investigations into a drug ring and her search for Angelique lead her straight to Seragana—and an unlikely showdown with the princess.' (Publication summary)

 
2 y separately published work icon Lethal Care : The Inspector Carol Ashton Finale Claire McNab , Tallahassee : Bella Books , 2010 Z1701193 2010 single work novel detective 'Investigating what appears to be an accidental death of a terminally ill woman, Carol begins to suspect that she's actually looking at a mercy killing. In spite of the agonising choice that faced Thalia Denby in caring for her mother, Australia's only word for such an act is murder.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Past Remembering Lyn Denison , Ferndale : Bella Books , 2007 Z1582475 2007 single work novel romance
1 y separately published work icon The Feel of Forever Lyn Denison , Ferndale : Bella Books , 2007 Z1581920 2007 single work novel romance
1 y separately published work icon Murder at Random Claire McNab , Tallahassee : Bella Books , 2006 Z1564326 2006 single work novel detective
1 y separately published work icon Writing My Love Claire McNab , Tallahassee : Bella Books , 2006 Z1564289 2006 single work novel romance
1 y separately published work icon Fall Guy : The 16th Detective Inspector Carol Ashton Mystery Claire McNab , Tallahassee : Bella Books , 2004 Z1600427 2004 single work novel detective mystery
1 1 y separately published work icon Dreams Found Lyn Denison , Bella Books , 2004 Z1145623 2004 single work novel
4 6 y separately published work icon Lessons in Murder Claire McNab , Tallahassee : Naiad Press , 1988 Z372231 1988 single work novel detective mystery 'On a hot summer day at Bellwhether High School in Sydney, Australia, teacher Bill Pagett lies murdered, the hole in his head accomplished with neat efficiency by a Black & Decker drill.

Detective Inspector Carol Ashton investigates, bringing with her a formidable reputation for competence. She soon uncovers tangled relationships and motives for murder among the six teaching staff, along with a maze of malicious anonymous letters and threatening phone calls. And then there is yet another corpse.

Carol's investigation is further complicated by the flashfire attraction between herself and prime suspect Sybil Quade. Carol fights her desire, knowing its potential to compromise her investigation. Nor does Sybil welcome an "unnatural" obsession with the alluring woman who is inexorably gathering the evidence to convict her of multiple murder.'

Source: back cover (Naiad, 1988)

2 7 y separately published work icon Cop Out Claire McNab , North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1991 Z194031 1991 single work novel detective mystery

'Detective Inspector Carol Ashton is close to burnout, tired of hiding the fact that she is gay and, for the first time, seriously considering leaving the police force. Her colleague - the reliable Sergeant Bourke - mentions an "open and shut" case. Charlotte Darcy, the suspect, is obviously guilty of the murder of her brother. Carol is less sure. Darcy Designs has depended on Charlotte's creativity. So why is Charlotte now so zombie-like? And what else is hidden in the stylish closets of this famous family? Carol's interest in her work rekindles as she solves a mystery as intriguing as any in her long career. But even as she does so she is reminded that her personal life cannot be put on hold forever ...'

Source: Back cover (Allen & Unwin, 1991)

'Bryce Darcy, partner in a successful family business, has been murdered. His sister has confessed and DI Carol Ashton is informed that it's a shut case. Yet, Carol discovers that the dead man was a member of a support group for married gay men, and that the Darcy family seethes with secrets.'
Source: Fantastic Fiction http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/ (Sighted 22/6/2010)
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