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Christmas time can be murder… A suburban housewife is found dead in her garden. There is no weapon, no witnesses, and the only set of footprints belong to her cat. Probationary detective Kay Hunter and her colleagues are convinced it’s murder – but how can they find a killer when there are...

When a faceless body is found floating in the river on a summer’s morning, Detective Kay Hunter and her team are tasked with finding out the man’s identity–and where he came from. The investigation takes a sinister turn when an abandoned boat is found, covered in blood stains and containing a child’s belongings. Under mounting pressure from a distraught family and an unforgiving media, the police are in a race against time–but they have no leads, and no motive for the events that have taken place.

When a fire deliberately destroys a boat, nearly killing the occupant, Kay Hunter and her colleagues suspect a serial arsonist is targeting a small community of river dwellers. With another man dead and people fearing for their lives, Kay is desperate to catch a killer who shows no sign of...

There’s nowhere to hide… When a series of vicious attacks leaves the local running community in shock and fear, newly qualified detective Kay Hunter is thrust into the middle of a fraught investigation. Determined to make an impression on her first assignment with the murder team, and...

Discover three short stories featuring Detective Kay Hunter in this page-turning collection of crime thrillers. Nowhere to Run When a series of vicious attacks leaves the local running community in shock and fear, newly qualified detective Kay Hunter is thrust into the middle of a fraught...

The Case Files short crime fiction story podcast is perfect for busy lives. Each murder mystery story is less than an hour in length, so whether you're listening during your lunch break, visiting the gym or walking the dog, these twisted tales will keep you company. If you love audio drama or true crime podcasts, then the Case Files short crime fiction stories are just for you. Written by USA Today bestselling crime author Rachel Amphlett and brought to life by actors from around the world, the Case Files mysteries are available in eBook, print and audiobook from www.shortcrimestories.com ...

A man's body is found in a Kentish hop field, his brutal death marked by horrific injuries. As Detective Kay Hunter begins to investigate, the case quickly reveals itself to be anything but routine. The local farming community is tight-lipped, the victim’s background is unclear, and the...

Lucy and Michael keep a regular lunch date, but their rendezvous hides a twisted secret that neither wants to share…

Two old friends meet for an interstate game of golf, but this time the stakes are higher than their usual ten dollar bet…

A police investigation into an accident on a country road takes an unexpected turn for Inspector George McKlinnon.

Elodie helps run a busy old London pub not far from the River Thames, but her shift takes a dark turn when she’s trapped in the cellar with little hope of escape…

Michael's looking forward to a quiet night after he finishes work… but then he's asked to bury a body.

When Xander MacKenzie gets the job of assassinating a prominent FBI agent, it's his chance to prove he's still got what it takes. Except sometimes, even the best plans go wrong–and Xander's luck is quickly running out...

Ein Serienmörder, der Freude am Morden hat und eine Ermittlerin, die Rache will... Der nervenaufreibende Auftakt der neuen Thriller-Reihe für Fans von Lisa Regan. Als die Leiche eines Mädchens in einem verlassenen Gebäude gefunden wird, hält man den Fall zunächst für eine missglückte Entführung. Doch kurz darauf wird der vermeintliche Entführer mit dem Lösegeld tot aufgefunden und Detective Kay Hunter weiß, dass etwas nicht stimmt. Kays schlimmste Befürchtungen werden wahr, als ein zweites Mädchen verschwindet.

Ein skrupelloser Serienmörder, der sich hinter Selbstmorden versteckt: Es geht spannend weiter mit der Thriller-Reihe, um eine Ermittlerin mit einem dunklen Geheimnis. Der Ruf einer Bahnstrecke als "Selbstmordmeile" wird mit dem neuesten Fund einer Leiche in Frage gestellt, als herauskommt, dass der Tote Opfer eines kalkulierten Mordes war. Detective Kay Hunter nimmt sich dem Fall an und entdeckt ein grausames Muster hinter den angenommenen Selbstmorden.

While attending a crime scene on the outskirts of Maidstone, DI Kay Hunter makes a shocking discovery. The victim has been brutally cut to pieces, his identity unknown. When more body parts start turning up in the Kentish countryside, Kay realizes the disturbing truth–a serial killer is at large and must be stopped at all costs. With no motive for the murders and a killer who has gone undetected until now, Kay and her team of detectives must work fast to calm a terrified local population and a scornful media. When a third victim is found, her investigation grows even more complicated.

Confronted by a growing number of suspects and her own enemies who are waging a vendetta against her, Kay makes a shocking discovery that will make her question her trust in everyone she knows.

The frozen body of a man is discovered in a used car yard on the hottest day of the year, his face contorted by fear and pain. Detective Kay Hunter and her team are assigned the case, but when they find out who their victim is, their worst fears are realized. There is another man missing–but is he a victim, or a killer?

When the body of a snatched schoolgirl is found in an abandoned biosciences building, the case is first treated as a kidnapping gone wrong. But Detective Kay Hunter isn’t convinced, especially when a man is found dead with the ransom money still in his possession.

When the body of a naked man is found in the middle of a barren field, a rural community is left in shock–and fear. Discovering that someone is offering money in return for information about the dead man and anyone connected to him, Detective Kay Hunter realizes there is a dark side to the victim’s past.