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The Saltwater Crimes - A Detective Ange Watson Trilogy: Everything is Connected. Tread Carefully
“The Saltwater Crime novels are evocative Australian surf noir (if that’s not a thing, it should be), a cross between Garry Disher and early Don Winslow, and combine environmental activism, political corruption, star chamber hearings, suspicious property developers, and a few sexy bits. Highly recommended!!”
Sarah Elks, The Australian newspaper.
Unless you're a criminal up to no good, it’s impossible not to like Detective Ange Watson. Cool and unflappable under pressure, blessed with a quirky and endearing sense of humour, she’s also a committed surfer in her spare time.
What starts out as a routine case quickly becomes a thrilling and action-packed chase, as Ange pursues a ruthless crime syndicate up and down the rugged Australian Coast. Nothing is as it seems and everything is connected. Hold on, you're in for a wild ride!!
#1 Tombstoning All things are connected - watch your step When asked to find a young surfer who vanished from a nearby fishing village, Ange feels confident she’ll solve the matter quickly, leaving the weekend free to enjoy the beach and catch some awesome waves. It’s ironic how the simple jobs are the ones that turn to custard.
As Ange dives deeper into the case, she senses death stalking the peaceful village. Truth seems scarce, and every step reveals yet another disturbing connection. There’s something sinister circling Namba Heads, something bigger and more treacherous than she ever imagined.
It’s not all hard work. The waves are fantastic, and she loves the look of that mysterious property developer she meets while surfing. Fingers crossed he doesn’t turn into another of her patented ‘Male Fails’.
Something stinks in town, and it’s not dead fish…
#2 Glitterstrip It's all smoke and mirrors Ange’s return to her beat in Byron Bay certainly doesn’t go to plan. Some deep soul searching is needed when her reputation is left in tatters. Her fixation on the criminal syndicate behind the Namba Heads tragedies leads her to adopt the persona of a shady cop and head north to the glittering Gold Coast. All that glitters is definitely not gold…
With some newfound surf buddies to keep her company and aided by a surprising and thrilling reunion, she uncovers shocking alliances and a sleazy kingpin pulling the strings. Narcotics, gambling and deception collide, and Ange must use every ounce of her skill and intuition to decipher the ingenious scam that the syndicate has in play.
Her relentless pursuit becomes a race against time when some giant egos with lofty connections pile on pressure to abandon the chase. At every step, the villains seem one step ahead, almost taunting and teasing Ange and her colleagues.
Be careful who you trust, Ange. Nothing is as it seems…
#3 Snaked Everyone is connected - watch your back After the messy Gold Coast affair, Ange is certain that the syndicate has eyes and ears everywhere, thwarting her every move. Forced south to Sydney, Ange soon picks up the trail of her deadly nemesis. It seems that drug trafficking isn’t the only game in town…
With the help of her colleagues and an unlikely ally, Ange dives into the murky world of cryptocurrency and NFTs, exploring the dangerous waters w
Unless you're a criminal up to no good, it’s impossible not to like Detective Ange Watson. Cool and unflappable under pressure, blessed with a quirky and endearing sense of humour, she’s also a committed surfer in her spare time.
What starts out as a routine case quickly becomes a thrilling and action-packed chase, as Ange pursues a ruthless crime syndicate up and down the rugged Australian Coast. Nothing is as it seems and everything is connected. Hold on, you're in for a wild ride!!
#1 Tombstoning All things are connected - watch your step When asked to find a young surfer who vanished from a nearby fishing village, Ange feels confident she’ll solve the matter quickly, leaving the weekend free to enjoy the beach and catch some awesome waves. It’s ironic how the simple jobs are the ones that turn to custard.
As Ange dives deeper into the case, she senses death stalking the peaceful village. Truth seems scarce, and every step reveals yet another disturbing connection. There’s something sinister circling Namba Heads, something bigger and more treacherous than she ever imagined.
It’s not all hard work. The waves are fantastic, and she loves the look of that mysterious property developer she meets while surfing. Fingers crossed he doesn’t turn into another of her patented ‘Male Fails’.
Something stinks in town, and it’s not dead fish…
#2 Glitterstrip It's all smoke and mirrors Ange’s return to her beat in Byron Bay certainly doesn’t go to plan. Some deep soul searching is needed when her reputation is left in tatters. Her fixation on the criminal syndicate behind the Namba Heads tragedies leads her to adopt the persona of a shady cop and head north to the glittering Gold Coast. All that glitters is definitely not gold…
With some newfound surf buddies to keep her company and aided by a surprising and thrilling reunion, she uncovers shocking alliances and a sleazy kingpin pulling the strings. Narcotics, gambling and deception collide, and Ange must use every ounce of her skill and intuition to decipher the ingenious scam that the syndicate has in play.
Her relentless pursuit becomes a race against time when some giant egos with lofty connections pile on pressure to abandon the chase. At every step, the villains seem one step ahead, almost taunting and teasing Ange and her colleagues.
Be careful who you trust, Ange. Nothing is as it seems…
#3 Snaked Everyone is connected - watch your back After the messy Gold Coast affair, Ange is certain that the syndicate has eyes and ears everywhere, thwarting her every move. Forced south to Sydney, Ange soon picks up the trail of her deadly nemesis. It seems that drug trafficking isn’t the only game in town…
With the help of her colleagues and an unlikely ally, Ange dives into the murky world of cryptocurrency and NFTs, exploring the dangerous waters w
1004 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 3, 2023
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