A Thomas Austin Crime Thriller [6-11] - D.D. Black

Written by D.D. Black
Read by Joe Hempel
Format: M4B
Bitrate: 128 Kbps

#6 The Drowning at Dyes Inlet

In 1979, a florist’s lifeless body surfaced in the serene waters of Dyes Inlet, an enchanting estuary connected to the vast Puget Sound. Although the murder was never solved, a sinister heart carved into the victim’s back made the case unforgettable.
Forty-four years later, history repeats itself as not one, but two more victims are discovered within 48 hours, each bearing the exact same chilling carving in their flesh.

#7 The Nightmare at Manhattan Beach

Back in New York City, Austin picks up the scent of a far-reaching conspiracy involving rogue elements of the FBI, the NYPD, and ruthless Southeast Asian and Columbian drug cartels. Each new clue paints a more sinister picture, suggesting Fiona was caught in something bigger than Austin ever imagined.

#8 The Silence at Mystery Bay

A thousand people watched. No one saw a thing.
Private investigator Thomas Austin is enjoying a relaxing holiday vacation in picturesque Port Townsend, Washington, accompanied by an intriguing new friend. But his tranquility is shattered when the nearby community of Mystery Bay is rocked by the death of a revered musician at an infamous counterculture festival: The Rabbit Hole.

#9 The Darkness at Deception Pass

Three years ago, the body of an elderly woman was found in the cool waters beneath the Deception Pass Bridge near Whidbey Island, Washigton. Two years later, a deceased man of almost ninety floated onto the pebbly shore of Bremerton, just south of the Manette Bridge. Each case left the authorities puzzled. Were these the final acts of individuals lost to despair, or were they meticulously staged murders? Two inexplicable deaths, two years apart, the cases colder than the waters where the bodies were found.
Until now.

#10 The Vanishing at Opal Creek

Lights. Camera. Murder.
Amidst the rugged beauty of Oregon’s Opal Creek Wilderness, a contestant on a reality survival show falls to his death from an isolated cliff, his body later devoured by black bears. The show’s producers are spinning it as a tragic accident, but local police suspect murder.

#11 The Secrets of Second Beach

She lived life online, her final post a cry for help. But the mists of Second Beach answered only with silence.
When the body of a beloved social media star washes up on the rocky shores of Second Beach, panic spreads through the surrounding coastal community. What was once a peaceful haven is now shrouded in fear, and the locals demand answers.

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