The Shadows Watch - (A Detective Jarrod O'Connor Story) by Jack Roney (Paperback)

About the Book

Detective Sergeant Jarrod O'Connor's world implodes following a personal tragedy. Grappling to cope with his loss, he is forced to take extreme action to protect his family.

What lines will he cross to see justice served?

Book Synopsis

A national manhunt for the killer Kaleb Carmichael is stretching police resources to its limits. He is out there, waiting, watching - on a relentless quest for revenge. He strikes again, toying with police.

Detective Sergeant Jarrod O'Connor's world implodes following a personal tragedy. Grappling to cope with his loss, he is forced to take extreme action to protect his family.

How far will he go to keep them safe? What lines will he cross to see justice served? Carmichael reaches out with a promise and an ultimatum; seek revenge or suffer retribution. O'Connor must decide, forced with a choice - kill or be killed.

Review Quotes

'Jack Roney has done it again! His latest crime thriller in the detective Jarrod O'Connor series projects the reader into a world of the deepest evil.' Gary Crew. Professor Emeritus (Creative Writing) University of the Sunshine Coast, Author of The Watertower and In The Secret Place.

'With plenty of action and realism, this book delves into the psyche of crime victims and those who feel the justice system is lacking, and the importance of protecting vulnerable children. (It also shows the complications of tailing a suspect while having young children in tow, and how difficult it is to keep secrets from your live-in mother-in-law!) Roney draws together a cast of varied and well-rounded characters to show the challenging, dangerous and human side of detective work.' Eileen O'Hely, Author.

'A nail-biting finish to an epic trilogy, as the stakes rise ever higher, Detective Jarrod O'Connor faces down his most dangerous trial yet. I read this in one go, then had to read it all again, this book delivers on its promises.'

Nita Delgado, Editor.

'Roney not only brings authenticity to Australian crime procedure in his novels, he writes victims of crime with a nuanced sensitivity that elevates his work above his peers. The Shadows Watch is a thrilling conclusion to the Detective Jarrod O'Connor series.' Cate Sawyer, Author.