Man at the Window (Paperback) - Robert Jeffreys

A cop needs to know what a child wants to forget When a boarding school master at an exclusive boys' school is shot dead, it is deemed accidental. Cardilini unexpectedly does not cooperate, as he becomes riled by the privileged arrogance of those at the school. As he peels back layers, the school's dark secrets begin to emerge.

A compulsive and dark thriller for fans of A.J. Finn and B A Paris. A cop needs to know what a child wants to forget . . . When a boarding master at an exclusive boys' school is shot dead, it appears to be accidental. Not thinking much of it, Cardilini, a detective with a bad reputation, is sent to write up the report. Riled up by the privileged arrogance of the pupils at the school, Cardilini does not cooperate, deciding it's time to use his instincts. Despite no real evidence, he declares the death a murder. But as his investigation deepens and dark secrets are uncovered, Cardilini finds himself fighting against the powerful elite of the school. Cardilini is determined to bring justice to the victim, but is his pursuit helpful or harmful to those most affected by the death?

About the Author

Robert Jeffreys has worked as an actor, teacher, builder, labourer, cleaner, real estate agent, personal security agent and playwright of the professionally produced stage plays Cox Four, Covert, The Simple Truth, and The Messenger. ABC Radio National featured his radio plays, Covert, which received an AWGIE award, and Bodily Harm. He has also published a poetry anthology, Frame of Mind. Robert's debut novel, Man at the Window, is the first in the Detective Cardilini series, set in 1960s Western Australia.