Policeprocedural Stories

James Maxwell is the best detective in Oregon. He leads one of only two detective units at the Lower Sarasota Police Department (LSPD), an underfunded and struggling precinct in Oregon. His estranged father, the mayor, gives James a six-month deadline to improve the LSPD's reputation after a high-profile serial killer case took three months to solve. Despite the efforts of the entire department, including Annette Larson, the department chief, things aren't looking good. A new case leads James to the enigmatic spiritual advisor, Kasper Valentine. Acting on impulse, James hires Kasper as a consultant, even though he's a skeptic. But Kasper is more than just mysterious; he's strangely familiar. James is certain they've never met, yet Kasper's knowing gaze and a care that anticipates his every need feel intensely personal. As James works with Kasper, a sense of a forgotten past grows, and he begins to suspect that Kasper holds the key to a memory he can't access.

这起案件是顾玄与她再次并肩工作的开始。 作为刑警，顾玄习惯用证据和逻辑逼近真相； 而她--法医，站在另一端，用解剖刀与报告替死者开口。 他们在同一条调查线上，却始终保持着恰到好处的距离。 案件推进得并不顺利。 尸检结论与现场推断数次出现细微偏差， 并非错误，而是"尚未被说出口"的判断。 顾玄察觉到，她在报告中保留了某些余地， 像是在等待什么，又像是在确认他的反应。 随着调查深入，线索逐渐指向一宗被尘封的旧案。 而那起旧案，恰好横亘在他们之间-- 既是专业履历中的空白，也是彼此心照不宣的禁区。 在解剖室冷白的灯光下，她始终冷静而克制； 在案发现场的夜色里，他却一次次感到判断被她牵引。 他们用术语交流，用数据对话，却在每一次目光短暂交汇时，意识到彼此都在刻意回避某个答案。 当真相逐渐浮现，顾玄不得不重新审视这场合作-- 她究竟是在协助破案， 还是在用专业的方式，引导他走向一个早已存在的结论？ 而他寻找的，也不只是案件的真相， 还有她始终未曾明确表态的立场。

Sometimes the truth is just too terrible to ever be guessed... Readers' comments: 'Excellent story', 'gripping page-turner', 'marvellous read', 'great writing', 'simply remarkable', 'a fabulously emotional ride', 'wow', 'what a great book!', 'had me engaged right to the end' Wattys award-winning author (The Painted Altar, literary fiction 2020) When two British brothers are reported missing whilst on holiday in southern Italy, the local carabinieri turn to retired detective Jim Jacks for help. Still pained by a recent divorce, he has started a new life for himself as a small-scale wine producer. Along with commander Nuzzo, he will slowly unravel a mystery which is even darker than it had first seemed... Genre: murder mystery Length: 75,000 words (300 novel pages) Target audience: adult, fans of crime fiction, anyone who likes mysteries full of twists and which are populated by three-dimensional characters Extract: I stayed there at the holiday bungalow with Sarah and Olivia for the rest of the afternoon and evening. Would return again the following morning. An analyst would no doubt conclude that my actions weren't entirely selfless; that as a lonely old divorcee I found a nostalgic comfort in female company. And yes, this might have been part of it. But there was a very practical reason too for my more or less continued presence in the house. I just didn't want to leave them to themselves I suppose, was afraid of what might happen. Yes, the thing I remember most about that forty-eight hour period is the silence. There was something brooding to it. Something ominous, almost delicate, like if it cracked you feared it would explode. An edgy, precarious silence stretching on and on, minute after minute, hour after hour... About the author: I'm a 47-year-old English teacher who has lived in Italy for the last 15 years. I have two other novels on the site, The Painted Altar and Kill Who You Want

What if it came to the starkest of all choices: kill, or else suffer the loss of a loved one? Readers' comments: 'simply the best', 'one of the best books I've read', 'loved it', 'amazing', 'great reading', 'stumped me to the very end' and others Plot: When a pregnant doctor is brutally murdered in her own kitchen, the husband claims to have some weeks earlier received an anonymous and darkly menacing letter. For the small town of Ravensby, it's just the start of a living nightmare - one in which nobody is spared from the murderous cross hairs, and which will drive Detective Inspector Kubič to the edge of his own sanity... Genre: suspense/thriller Status: completed Length: 70,000 words (approx. 275 standard novel pages) Target readership: Though aimed primarily at adults, the novel features several teenage characters and so may also appeal to a younger audience Extract: "Warn you sir, not a pretty sight in there." Kubič took a deep, preparatory breath, his footsteps slow and leaden as he moved towards the kitchen door. Not for the first time over the years, he found himself wishing he'd chosen an entirely different sort of career. Paper-pushing, something out of doors. Anything at all. He'd always been reasonable enough at woodwork back at school, he recalled. Why hadn't he done that, he thought? Become a cabinet maker or some damn thing. A reluctant hand pushed open the door... "Oh dear Christ." The words escaped his mouth forcefully, involuntarily, like blood gushing from an open wound

Two years have passed since the tragic loss of his beloved wife, Linda. Detective Danny Reagan finds himself caught in the throes of grief, navigating life's challenges while keeping his family safe on the streets of New York City. But fate has a peculiar way of unraveling even the most carefully woven plans. In a twist of destiny, Danny's path intertwines with individuals he has long despised - lawyers. With their sharp intellect and silver tongues, they represent everything he believed to be at odds with his life as a cop. Yet, as circumstances unfold, Danny discovers that sometimes love can grow in the unlikeliest of places. Follow Danny as he embarks on a journey that defies all logic and breaks the barriers of his heart. Amidst the chaos of his profession, he finds solace in the company of a captivating and intelligent lawyer. Through shared experiences, lingering glances, and unexpected conversations, their connection deepens, blurring the lines between love and hate. Witness Danny Reagan, the tough-hearted detective, as he grapples with his conflicting emotions. Will he be able to overcome the scars of his past, embrace a future filled with joy, and allow himself to love again? Or will his reservations and past grievances obstruct this unexpected chance at happiness? Join us in this remarkable tale of second chances, unexpected alliances, and the resiliency of the human heart. "Bound by Love: Danny Reagan's Unexpected Journey" explores the delicate balance between love and hate, and how true love can emerge even from the most unexpected of places.

A killer is on the loose! A serial killer is slaughtering the silent city of Midget town, Ohio, murdering its citizens in hideous ways and only leaving a strange symbol which is carved on the side of each victims neck. Except that everything was done neatly and with caution leaving the criminal investigators clueless. But when two detectives who were assigned for the case were murdered execution style, they soon realised that something much more sinister is going on. Ultimately, when they are on the right track, (with the help of a retired special agent and with the interference of the FBI) they suddenly started to fear for their lives. Time is running out for them, will they catch the killer or end up being the next victim?

Copyright © Roger Stelljes The beautiful young woman is perfectly still, curled up in the trunk of the car, her long dark hair hiding her face. Her cotton blouse has ridden up a little, revealing two small dots an inch apart on her back. Just like the others. Guilt has kept FBI Agent Tori Hunter away from her home in Manchester Bay, Minnesota for twenty years, ever since her twin sister disappeared on the Fourth of July, when the girls should have been together. But when she receives an anonymous newspaper clipping about another missing girl, Genevieve, Tori is dragged back to the past. Just like Tori's sister, Genevieve vanished without a trace, her empty car abandoned on a lonely lakeside road as Independence Day fireworks lit up the sky overhead. Returning to Minnesota lake country, Tori finds Genevieve's distraught parents desperate for answers. How could their beautiful, popular daughter be snatched so near her own home? Under pressure to make an arrest, the police have no time for Tori's theories. Besides, they already have a suspect for Genevieve's abductor: a local man seen flirting with her the night she disappeared. But then the suspect is found dead in his isolated cabin, days before another girl's body is discovered bound and strangled in the trunk of her car, two strange dots on her back. The bloodstains surrounding her body belong to the one man Tori thought she could trust. Reeling, Tori knows the closer she gets to the truth, the more her own life is at risk. But can she catch this killer before it's too late for Genevieve? An absolutely addictive mystery thriller that will have you turning the pages late into the night. Perfect for fans of Kendra Elliot, Robert Dugoni and Tess Gerritsen. Available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Audible, Rakuten Kobo, Google Play and Apple. (Published by Bookouture)

When 21-year-old Federica Rossi is promoted to the Special Crimes Unit in a city gripped by corruption, she's ready to prove herself. But her first case quickly becomes personal. A string of brutal murders sends her on a hunt for a killer whose methods echo an unsolved case from her father's career. As the investigation unfolds, Federica uncovers chilling secrets-secrets that point to the possibility that her father's mysterious disappearance years ago may be tied to the very crimes she's now trying to solve. With every clue that brings her closer to the truth, Federica is forced to confront the demons of her past and the dangerous conspiracy that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. But in a city where everyone has something to hide, can she trust anyone-even herself? Echoes of the Past is a gripping police procedural that blends mystery, family secrets, and a young detective's struggle to unravel the dark web of the past. Will Federica uncover the truth, or will the shadows of history claim her before she can solve the case?

Inspector Aanya Pradyuman, daughter of the iconic ACP Pradyuman, steps into the world of CID with more than just a badge-she carries a legacy. Trained to be sharp, fearless, and independent, Aanya enters the force determined to prove she's not just the daughter of the boss but a capable officer in her own right. Teamed up with the calm and analytical Inspector Kavin, sparks fly-not just from the bullets and unsolved murders they face, but from the tension between logic and heart, duty and desire. As cases grow darker and enemies more cunning, Aanya discovers that behind the façade of justice lies a network of betrayal, buried secrets... and a personal vendetta that could shatter everything she holds dear. With trust tested, love blooming, and danger lurking at every turn, can Aanya rise as the next face of CID justice-or will her legacy cost her everything? ---

The first in a series of science fiction police procedurals A corporate executive is murdered in NYC in the year 2414. (And yes, the title is spelled correctly --- you'll see)

This story appears to be a crime/drama story set in a town filled with gang warfare, drugs, and other crimes and this is just beginning.

San Diego Detective MaKenzie Young is a functional alcoholic who's job is on the rocks, new partner is way too hot, and a cunning serial killer who has her struggling to connect the dots. Can Mac catch a killer before she's the next victim? The Last File, my latest release is featured in the Death and Damages Boxed Set.

In a world where a minority of people are born with powers, a young artist is found stabbed and left to bleed out. The case lands on Detective Julian Drake's desk, but there is a problem, he went to school with the victim. Now he is forced to look at his old classmates with suspicion as he hunts down the assailant. But when another, more pressing case arrives, along with an observer from Internal Affairs, him and his team find themselves dealing with more than they can handle.

In the heart-pounding pages of "Crimson Echoes: Unraveling the Veil of Serial Murders," readers are thrust into a world gripped by terror and suspense. The book follows the meticulous investigation of a seasoned detective, Emily Anderson, as she races against time to decipher the chilling enigma behind a series of gruesome murders that have left a city paralyzed with fear. Set against the backdrop of a city draped in shadows, each murder scene is more macabre than the last, leaving behind a haunting trail of crimson evidence. As Emily delves deeper into the twisted mind of the killer, she uncovers an intricate web of connections that defy explanation - each victim seemingly unrelated yet tied together by a sinister thread. As the body count rises, Emily finds herself entangled in a psychological chess game with the killer, a sadistic individual who leaves cryptic clues at every crime scene. With the city's trust in law enforcement wavering and the media intensifying the pressure, Emily must navigate the murky waters of obsession, deception, and desperation to catch a perpetrator who always seems one step ahead. As the investigation twists and turns, Emily's own past demons resurface, blurring the lines between hunter and hunted. With her career, sanity, and even her life on the line, Emily races to decipher the crimson echoes that reverberate through the pages, desperate to bring an end to the reign of terror before the killer strikes again. "Crimson Echoes: Unraveling the Enigma of Serial Murders" is a riveting thriller that explores the darkest corners of human nature, the fragile line between good and evil, and the relentless pursuit of truth in the face of unspeakable horror. It's a tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats, their minds racing to solve the puzzle before the final, shocking reveal.

A serial killer is terrorizing the city, leaving cryptic clues at every crime scene. The police are at a loss, and it's up to a young detective to crack the case before the killer strikes again.

Reluctant RCMP Constable David Leith travels inland from his post in Prince Rupert to the villages of the Hazeltons, to take on the case of a missing young woman. Popular rockabilly singer Kiera Rilkof has walked out the door following what on the surface seems a mild argument with her boyfriend Frank Law, and hasn't returned. When her vehicle is found abandoned up a logging road, Leith worries she has been taken by the faceless killer in a pickup truck who is forever on the hunt, and forever slipping from his grasp. Or does the answer lie here in the community, somewhere among her maddeningly cagey fans and friends? Leith has much to contend with: rough terrain, punishing weather, motel-living and wily witnesses. The local police force is tiny but headstrong, and one difficult young constable named Dion, brought in from Smithers to assist with the search, seems more hindrance than help -- until he wanders straight into the heart of the matter. The urgency ramps up as one missing woman becomes two, the second barely a ghost passing through. Suspects multiply, but only at the bitter end does Leith discover who is the coldest of them all.

When the storm came to Hollow Creek, it didn't just bring rain-it brought something back with it. On a quiet stretch of Route 66, a brutal murder shatters the calm of a small Illinois town. Deputy Rachel Hayes, still trying to prove herself in a department that doesn't trust her, is called to investigate the death of local mechanic Daniel Weaver. But what begins as a simple homicide quickly unravels into something far darker. Each clue leads Rachel deeper into a trail of buried secrets-old photographs, missing people, and a chilling legend whispered about for generations. Together with Evan Cole, a reporter desperate to revive his career, she uncovers the truth about Hollow Creek's past: a pact made in blood, a debt that demands payment every eight years, and a presence in the corn that never truly dies. As the storms return and the town begins to collapse around them, Rachel must decide how much she's willing to sacrifice to break the cycle-before Hollow Creek takes her, too.

A detective Jain short story, number one. This is also known as "Ramus: Book 0" as it is a prequel to the main line of books featuring Detective Jain. In this story, he starts as a fresh new PC at training school. His first week quickly descends into a mess of anxiety, abuse and tragedy. The effects shape him for the rest of his career. Detective Jain appears in a full-length novel, published in 2019, titled "RAMUS" (Book 1), available on Kindle and Paperback via Amazon. RAMUS Book 2, titled "Fracture" is in progress, readable in first draft form, here on Wattpad.