Case Files: pocket-sized murder mysteries

The Case Files series features short crime stories from Rachel Amphlett.

These pocket-sized murder mysteries are fast-paced quick reads and available in eBook and print from Rachel's shop, major retailers and libraries. Click below for details about each short story.

NOWHERE TO RUN

There’s nowhere to hide…

BLOOD ON SNOW

Christmas time can be murder…

THE RECKONING

History never forgets…

THE BEACHCOMBER

Julie's been searching for a long time...

THE MAN CAVE

When Darren regains consciousness in a dank basement, escape turns out to be the least of his worries…

A DIRTY BUSINESS

When Michael arrives at work early one winter's day, he discovers that he's not the only one who's had a busy morning...

THE LAST SUPER

Larry’s been the supervisor of the apartment block for as long as the tenants can remember.

And he knows all their secrets…

SPECIAL DELIVERY

All Jackson Dark wants to do is get home and surprise his wife with the special gift he’s bought her.

But he’s got one last job to finish first…

A PAIN IN THE NECK

Vanessa loves her job as a chiropractor, except sometimes her work takes an unexpected turn…

SOMETHING IN THE AIR

When Amy boards her flight to Cairns, it’s not by choice.

Because it’s not just the turbulence that's giving her cause for concern…

A GRAVE MISTAKE

A walk in the woods takes a dark turn for Ben...

THE LAST DAYS OF TONY MACBRIDE

Alan O'Reilly has known Tony MacBride since he was a young boy.

Now he's helping to bury him…

THE MOMENT BEFORE

When Ray Holden is told by his doctor that his stress levels are dangerously high, he realises he has to take drastic action.

Starting with Joe McAvoy...

ALL NIGHT LONG

Zoe Michaels is working the late shift in the Easy Stop Diner on Route 15. Vince, the owner is nowhere to be seen, but luckily for Zoe, it’s a quiet night.

Because something smells off tonight, and it isn’t Vince’s famous fried bologna sandwich…

CASE FILES: SHORT CRIME FICTION STORIES

Discover twelve dark and twisted mysteries from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.