Australian Author Publishes Thrilling Crime Novel

December 3, 2014 - "Justice for Constable Cook," a new book by Terry Richardson, has been released by RoseDog Books.

It is 1970, exactly one year after motorcycle policeman Constable James Cook was brutally slain on a lonely outback road. The unsolved murder is re-investigated by undercover detective Al Carmody. He is assisted by his ex-policeman friend Ian, who operates a livestock truck in the outback. In true Aussie style, the friends spend as much energy teasing and joking with each other as they do probing for answers.

Through liaison channels, the NSW Police are joined by an Interpol taskforce when a suspect turns out to be wanted by both groups. This suspect could trigger World War III if a stolen stash of diamonds is not found and returned to the owners.

While investigating the murder and the disappearance of the gems, both agencies reluctantly cooperate until the final violent outcome robs them all of a chance to nail the culprit.

As the joint operation winds down, several characters are revealed to be more than they appear. Even the late Constable Cook carries a deadly secret.

About the Author:
Terry Richardson spent his childhood in the harsh, dry Australian outback, including the towns of Bourke and Brewarrina, before moving to Sydney at age sixteen in 1971. After holding several occupations, he joined NSW Fire/Rescue in 1982.

Terry was always a keen writer and often wrote short stories for his three children. During his firefighting career, he began writing longer stories to while away the long, often boring, night shifts. He combines the stuff of his imagination with actual events and personal experiences to form the plots of his novels. Additionally, Rugby League features in most of his tales, as Terry is an avid fan of the game.

Married to Linda in 1975, Terry now lives in rural New South Wales. They have three grown children and ten grandchildren.

"Justice for Constable Cook" is a 326-page paperback with a retail price of $26.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-9855-1. It was published by RoseDog Books, an imprint of Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.rosedogbookstore.com.