Bay of Martyrs

Clay Moloney a cynical reporter with a regional Australian newspaper is expecting an easy Sunday at work when the body of a young woman washes up at the Bay of Martyrs. The death is an inconvenience for Clay whos content filing obituaries and re-writing government press releases on the new multi-million-dollar airport. But the more he digs into the Bay of Martyrs incident the more he realises the girls death is not a case of misadventure despite what the police tell him. Clay becomes obsessed with the murder investigation putting himself and his colleague Bec an Irish-born photographer in danger. Will Clay achieve justice for the young student or will those in power stop him before he uncovers the truth? Master of tartan noir Tony Black collaborates with Australian author and reporter Matt Neal to create a thrilling criminal case of murder and corruption set on Australias south coast. Praise for BAY OF MARTYRS: This is one hell of a read. Two authors is a tricky gig and most times results in a desultory effect. But here are two writers so in sync that it is seamless. A get-in-yer-face down and dynamic read that grips and enthrals. Tony Black at the very height of his terrific talent and now with a double act to enrich his solid rep. -Ken Bruen author of The Guards and PriestBay of Martyrs is a piece of perfectly-crafted Australian coastal noir from the body on the remote beach that sparks journalist Clay Moloneys obsession to the cast of bent cops developers and a politician on the make. A dark gem from the first wave of Aussie mysteries thats sweeping the world. -Jock Serong author of The Rules of Backyard Cricket and On Java RidgeThis was a great read. Really cool interesting and unusual locales with a fast-paced thriller narrative and some very sexy lead characters. Highly recommended. -Tony Cavanaugh author of Promise and Dead Girl Sing