Grumpy Old Man: Murder in Manly

by Tony Howells

A gruesome murder of a young woman has occurred in Manly, and DCI Barton, Head of the Major Crimes Unit, is appointed to takes over the investigation. The killer has left no clues, so progress with the investigation is slow.
Romance is part of this story and involves the ups and downs of Julie Davis’s love-affair. Julie is a vital member of Barton’s team – might the emotional roller coaster ride she experiences interfere with the investigation?
The killer strikes again, this time it is a young man. His father is devastated, and vows to find the killer and take revenge. This time the killer has left a clue, so Barton and his team have a trail to follow. There are many twists and turns before the police finally find him.
Grisly murders, a merciless killer, good old-fashioned detective work, a well-developed plot and an unforgettable ending. This is a gritty Australian-flavoured police drama written with flair Tony Howells is an exciting new crime-writing talent at the top of his game!

260 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 2, 2016

About the author

I was a university lecturer for almost 30 years. When I retired, I began writing and produced several short novels and plays (none published) in the early years. In 2010 I began writing crime fiction and produced four novels displayed on this page.
I had been interested in Neanderthals and Early Humans for many years, after reading the Jean Auel Earth's Children series of novels. In 2018 I read an article on Neanderthals and then started to write a novel about them entitled Killing Their Cousins. The Neanderthals and their battles with Early Humans. The manuscript of the book was accepted for publication by Austin Macauley Publishers and will become available to readers on March 1st this year.