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Jack Roney

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Jack Roney is a former detective and author of the crime thriller series The Angels Wept, The Demons Woke and The Shadows Watch. He is a member of the Queensland Writers Centre and Australian Crime Writers Association. His writing is inspired by over 30 years in law enforcement where he gained experience in general policing, criminal investigation, strategic policy, media and communications and also as an operational skills/firearms and police academy instructor. He draws on his experience to bring authenticity and realism to his writing and to immerse the reader in fast-paced, gritty and emotionally charged stories. Jack has studied Police Leadership and Management, Justice Administration, Government Investigations, Training & Assessment a ...more

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Average rating: 4.48 · 125 ratings · 63 reviews · 6 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Angels Wept (A Detective Jarrod O'Connor Story Book 1) 4.37 avg rating — 68 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Ghost Train and the Scarlet Moon 4.60 avg rating — 30 ratings — published 2022 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Demons Woke 4.57 avg rating — 14 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Shadows Watch (A Detective Jarrod O'Connor Story) 4.67 avg rating — 12 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Tom Baker Mystery it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Black Cat Weekly #158 by Anna Tambour, Jack Roney (Goodreads Author), Merrilee Robson (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Jack Roney rated a book it was amazing The Demons Woke by Jack Roney (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A fantastic follow up to The Angels Wept. Authentic Australian crime fiction at its best. Fans of Garry Disher will love this series.
Nov 05, 2025 01:19PM · like · see review
Jack Roney rated a book it was amazing Ralph Ridley in the Hunt for Time by Hayden Perno (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Ralph Ridley in The Hunt for Time is a leap into the unknown—an interstellar adventure brimming with curiosity, wonder, and the enigma of time itself. Hayden Perno masterfully weaves a vibrant tapestry of imagination through the eyes of Ralph Ridley, ...more
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Jack Roney liked Peter Schinkel's review of The Tom Baker Mystery: "Frightening, sad, poignant, and beautiful, this story is gold. Well written. Scene descriptions drew me into the landscapes, and alongside the minds of the characters. I love how the third-person narrative subtly adjusts to convey each character's tr" Read more of this review »
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Jack Roney rated a book it was amazing The Hollows by Foster Burton (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This is an absolute ripper of an Aussie yarn. Fans of historical fiction will love this great read from an upcoming author who is the real deal. Foster Burton has a wonderful way of conveying his story through authentic dialogue, visceral setting des ...more
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Jack Roney rated a book it was amazing Twisted Planet Book Two: An eclectic collection of sci-fi short stories (The Twisted Planet Anthologies #2) by Peter Schinkel (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This follow up to Peter Schinkel's first book of anthologies is a very worthy sequel. A varied collection of very well written and enthralling short stories that will cater to fans of all genres. Peter’s stories are less about aliens, war and dystopia ...more
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Jack Roney rated a book it was amazing The Woman in the Waves by Camille Booker (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This is a wonderful read. Fans of historical fiction will love this novel. The characters are intriguing, the setting atmospheric and the 1920s period has been recreated masterfully. There are dark undertones with dreamy elements of the unworldly (wa ...more
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Jack Roney rated a book it was amazing The Truth About My Daughter by Jo Skinner (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I had the pleasure of reading 'The Truth About My Daughter' as a judge on the Hawkeye Publishing Manuscript Development Prize. The quality of writing, authentic characters, and engaging story propelled the manuscript to the short list. It is a compel ...more
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Jack Roney rated a book it was amazing Hunt for the Virgin Rainbow (Mallory Cash Series, #1) by K.M. Steele (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A really cool and fun read in the spirit of pulp fiction, action, humour and non-stop action.
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Jack Roney rated a book it was amazing Identity: Larry Cummins Bushranger by Peter Long (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A wonderful follow up to Steve Hart – The last Kelly Standing. The way in which Peter Long has authentically recreated the essence of 1860s colonial Australia, told through the eyes of various characters, is nothing short of masterful. Colloquial dia ...more
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