About the Author:
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Barry Metcalf
Crime Thrillers & Paranormal from DOWN UNDER
Born in 1943 into a working class family with middle class aspirations, I began writing stories while at school, finally venturing into novels when I retired from teaching in 1997. The result was a series of murder mysteries set in Australia and featuring two unorthodox investigators, who work for the fictional Strange & Obscure Cases (SOC) Unit, an autonomous offshoot of ASIO.
Encouraged by positive feedback, the stories flow easily and usually reflect my bizarre sense of reality and weird humour. When the muse’s ego is bruised, I bide my time, reworking old short stories into Sci-Fi novels and waiting for new ideas to evolve. The longest time I’ve gone without writing anything new has been eighteen months, but when the drought broke, the words flowed thick and fast.
Three times married, with four children, I live in Morwell, Victoria, Australia.
Featured Books by
Barry Metcalf
BROOMETIME SERENADE
Crime Fiction /
Paranormal Thriller
The Oz Files –
Book 1
WINNER:
Pinnacle Book
Achievement Award –
Fall 2015 –
Best Thriller
When authorities fail to identify human remains discovered in and around Broome, Martin and Claire are despatched to the idyllic seaside resort to investigate. Little do they know their every move is watched, as they follow first one lead then another, until they are face to face with a ruthless enemy who is determined to end their lives.
INTRIGUE AT SANDY POINT
Crime Fiction /
Paranormal Thriller
The Oz Files –
Book 2
Will Martin and Claire overcome this new danger before their lives can be terminated once and for all?
“You are so engrossed in what is going on you don’t realize time has passed and you’re on the last page. Yes, this book is that good!” ~ Terez Lyle
SPIRIT OF WARRNAMBOOL
Crime Fiction /
Paranormal Thriller
The Oz Files –
Book 3
Martin and Claire’s nemesis, Wanda Jean, is dead and buried in Broome. Or is she?
“So this was really good. Some trigger spots for those who are sensitive to rape scenes… but the action and characters kept me thrilled and on the edge of my seat.” ~ StarWarsLover
LOST AT LOGANS BEACH
Crime Fiction /
Paranormal Thriller
The Oz Files –
Book 4
Wrongly accused of his wife’s murder, and beset by bizarre dreams, Martin finds everyday life almost more than he can bear.
Martin’s wife is dead—murdered—and the authorities have it all wrong when they arrest Martin for the crime. He’s devastated, confused, vulnerable, and lost after being released on bail. Desperate to reconnect with someone, he confides in a beautiful redhead. She offers to help him recover from this crisis, but nothing seems to go right, and life becomes a razor’s edge upon which he must walk.
