The Fallout Collection: Stella Bruno Investigates: 2 (Stella Bruno Collections)

Three Stella Bruno Investigates stories.

A Deadly Game of Hangman: Power games, suspense, and murder.

Detective Sergeant Stella Bruno investigates a murder disguised as a suicide when the body of a young man is found hanging from a tree in the Adelaide Park Lands. Three weeks later, a second body is discovered hanging in Morialta Park and Stella finds herself chasing a serial killer - and hoping for a lucky break.

Taken: Abduction, Suspense, and a Strange Demand.

Detective Sergeant Stella Bruno investigates the abduction of eight-year-old Julia Ryan, taken from her nanny at gunpoint. When the kidnapper demands something outside the control of Julia's family as ransom for her release, Stella is determined to find him before it's too late. Detective Constable Brian Rhodes is confident the kidnapper will make a mistake.

Fallout: Allegations, Money, and Murder.

Detective Sergeant Stella Bruno investigates the apparent gangland murder of motor mechanic Ken Draper and his partner, Samantha Atwood. Her investigation is complicated by Samantha's recent allegations of sexual harassment by a former employer, who does not appear to have any gangland connections. Stella finds out it's having friends in the right places that counts in this one.

If you enjoy mystery and intrigue, you'll love this second collection of Peter Mulraney's quick reads.