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Gold Coast Detective Scotty Stephens
By Andrew McDermott

Each book is a stand alone story, so you can jump into the series anywhere you like. To follow Scotty's journey from the beginning, though, we recommend starting at Book 1 - X

Gold Coast Detective Scotty Stephens - Book 5

Good Riddance

Gold Coast Detective Scotty Stephens receives news that Colin Webster, the father of his best friend, Tetley, has been arrested in the UK for a murder that took place thirty years ago. Convinced of the innocence of the man who is like a father to him, Scotty travels to Nottingham and launches himself into the investigation.

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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.

The book cover of X by Andrew McDermott

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...

The book cover of Mary's Mansion by Andrew McDermott

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...

The book cover of Tarnished by Andrew McDermott

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...

The book cover of INSEXT by Andrew McDrrmott

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