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Andrew McDermott - author

Andrew McDermott

Murder Mystery Author

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Titles available from July 5th 2025

Gold Coast Detective, Scotty Stephens - Book 1

X

The eyes of the world are on Australia's Gold Coast, but for all the wrong reasons. Seven young women have been killed over a two-week period. The cause of death on each occasion was a slash to the throat in the shape of an X.

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Gold Coast Detective, Scotty Stephens - Book 2

Mary's Mansion

Tallebudgera Valley in the Gold Coast Hinterland is the setting for the second Detective Scotty Stephens mystery, a slightly spooky tale with an historical twist that will keep you guessing...

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Gold Coast Detective, Scotty Stephens - Book 3

Tarnished

When Gold Coast detective Scotty Stephens investigates the disappearance of ex-child star Cory Evans (aka Freckles)  he delves into the secret life of the fallen star, and unearths some shocking truths about the family and his associates...

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Gold Coast Detective, Scotty Stephens - Book 4

INSEXT

When the lead singer of Australian sensation INSEXT is found dead in the pool of his Gold Coast mansion, Scotty Stephens is hired by the sacked drummer who claims he was wrongly convicted of the killing...

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Flirting with The Moon

Ex high-profile LAPD detective, Joe Dean travels to Far North Queensland Australia in search of the retired serial killer know as The Moon...

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The Tiger Chase

The Tiger Chase is an action-packed story that incorporates drama and humour with a wealth of information about one of the most precious, yet most endangered, species on earth the South China tiger.  

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X prequel

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Flirting with The Moon prequel

The Tiger Chase

An entertaining story about the fight for survival which is sure to raise awareness about the very real threat of extinction facing the mystical and majestic South China Tiger.

Nick Rhodes, Duran Duran

For the first time in history, this most ancient tiger - the South China Tiger, is brought to the consciousness of the western public through story telling.

Li Quan, Save China's Tigers

Praise & Reviews for Andrew's books...

X

I rate this book 5 out of 5. The twists and turns are unexpected and the characters detailed enough to keep you invested. The author paints a vivid picture of the scenery making it easy to imagine yourself right there with the protagonist.

Maureen Wahu

Flirting With The Moon

​This is an excellent work of fiction by Andrew McDermott. He is knowledgeable about the subject of law enforcement and it comes across in his writing. I recommend this to all thriller and mystery lovers.

It's A New Day

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