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  • THE LADIES FROM LONG ISLAND
    Gerry Burke
    CRIMEShe wore a gown of brown to Truman Capote’s Black and White ball, while her twin sister danced with the devil in Little Italy. Lieutenant Gene Beckman thought he had seen everything but this Manhattan murder mystery had everybody on edge, including the Mafia and the Teamsters union. Even the president was involved. He wanted to be re-elected.Michael Penn was a hack journal...
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    19,87 €

  • Sky Foil
    Gerry Burke
    'In recent times, we’ve received many veiled threats; but this one has legs.'-Dave Mackrell:MI5This one, Fatima Khan, manages to retard the efforts of the CIA, and confuse the combined resources of MI5 and MI6. There’s an international conspiracy in play but the secret can’t get out; or can it? The aviation industry is in turmoil, and the U.S. president is off his game. He just...
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  • Citizen Vain
    Gerry Burke
    SHORT STORIESStories from Down Under and all over! Humility is not a common virtue among the rich and famous. The protagonists in these narratives come from all parts of the globe, and have experienced the dizzy heights of fame and fortune. These are people who have let vanity overcome wisdom. Tall poppies need to be cut down to size, and plotting their downfall has been my ple...
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  • My Book of Revelations
    Gerry Burke
    SHORT STORIESHistory, heroes, horror, and Hollywood! Every story with a sting in the tail. Lady Godiva; The Charge of the Light Brigade; The Borgias; and Tales from the Old West: stories that never happened, but should have. Plus the heroes of today; crime-fighters, patriots, and protagonists of purpose. No wonder the villains never win. Of course, you can’t blame them for tryi...
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  • The Europeans
    Gerry Burke
    IT WAS A LAND OF HOPE AND GLORIOUS POSSIBILITY and the Europeans arrived in droves, including Bing McKeon, Peter Papadopoulos and Matthew O’Gorman. Their dramatic story unfolds in the mountains of Northern Victoria and extends through a lifetime of challenges including arson, kidnap and murder. Amidst the backdrop of equestrian and thoroughbred competition, the very beautiful L...
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    10,93 €

  • Be Dead and Be Damned
    Gerry Burke
    Crime:Murder with MaliceThe murder of a controversial figure in a public place creates nervous tension at police headquarters. Chief Inspector Dave Klingendorf and his offsider from the Homicide Squad, the enigmatic Rachel Lyons, fight to keep the case alive while others try to bury it.In MelbourneThe underbelly of one of Australia’s most sedate and conservative cities is uncov...
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  • The Replicants
    Gerry Burke
    THEY COME IN PEACE, OR SO THEY SAY.Planet Schmoo is so far into outer space it is the last stop before heaven. When a cataclysmic seismic intervention decimates their world, the Schmooans look for refuge on Earth and a continuation of the lifestyle to which they are accustomed.Homeland security agent Calvin Swift and his girl-friend, the alluring Alicia Angelico, already have t...
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    16,75 €

  • The Snoodle Contract
    Gerry Burke
    President Gus Snoodle has obviously rubbed someone the wrong way. Despite the fact that there have been no escalating wars, no sizzling scandals, and no bad reviews of his performance on Dancing with the Stars, his poll numbers are plunging, there is a contract out on him, and his conspirators will stop at nothing to bring him down.No one is prepared for the intervention of vis...
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    13,38 €

  • The Hero of Hucklebuck Drive
    Gerry Burke
    Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and Paddy Pest is equally comfortable being described as a garrulous gumshoe, a shameful shamus or a lecherous lounge lizard. When the Melbourne community is rocked by the news of abduction and murder, Paddy can smell the prospect of a retainer in the wind. With the aid of his stunningly sublime companion Stormy Weathers, the discount detect...
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  • Paddy’s People
    Gerry Burke
    Paddy Pest, the ubiquitous Aussie gumshoe, is immersed in a world full of beautiful women, conniving conspirators, and covert agents. Never without his Beretta or fold-up boomerang, Paddy is always prepared-a good thing, since he is about to take a ride on the wild side with his entourage of female associates.Stormy Weathers, Paddy’s girlfriend and wing person, is known for her...
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    14,83 €

  • Pest on the Run
    Gerry Burke
    Paddy Pest is a hero to himself and others. You’d better believe it. The man has been fighting crime all his life and although he does have his shortcomings, he does try hard. Bless his heart, he really tries. And now, someone has put out a contract on him. Is there no justice?Luckily for Paddy, his wing-person is the exquisite barmaid, Stormy Weathers, his longtime girlfriend ...
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  • The Lady on the Train
    Gerry Burke
    Ask anyone who knows him: Paddy Pest is a real character. Paddy is an Australian crime fighter with a dubious Irish background, an overwhelming abundance of confidence, and a handful of bad habits. His enthusiasm for finding trouble is only exceeded by his incompetence. Fortunately, his pal and sometime sidekick, Stormy Weathers, is usually available to rescue him from his ill...
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  • Pest Takes a Chance
    Gerry Burke
    Gerry Burke writes short stories and commentary on subjects relating to politics, entertainment, sport, and travel. In this collection of humorous adult tales, Paddy Pest and the author’s other notorious characters really come to life.Paddy Pest: As a crime fighter, the indefatigable Paddy Pest bumbles around, but he gets things done. His adventures and misadventures require hi...
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    10,93 €

  • Down-Under Shorts
    Burke Gerry Burke
    As the song says: I come from a land Down-Under.However, my short stories and opinion pieces are truly international and you are sure to be enthralled as I plunder the possibilities, probabilities and potential of all things relating to politics, entertainment, sport and travel; all the issues that you care about.•Share my bizarre lifestyle and amazing world wide adventures. No...
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    10,25 €

  • From Beer to Paternity!
    Gerry Burke
    Most people don’t have retentive memories, so verbalizing your opinions can sometimes be an historical nightmare: especially when beer is involved. That is why I have recorded the preceding pages for posterity. It is a bit of a guy thing but I am sure that women will love it. In all modesty, these essays and articles are all about me but I would be surprised if some of them did...
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    10,49 €