CITIZEN VAIN

Best Book/Short Stories: 2022 Pinnacles Achievement Award
Finalist: 2022 Book Excellence Award
Finalist: 2022 da Vinci Award
Finalist: 2021 American Book Fest Best Book Awards

There’s always a rise before a fall, isn’t there? You think you have it all, and then along comes the angel of equilibrium to cut you down to size. Virginia Richmond was a successful model. Jen Eva made it to the Olympics, and Al Abama thought he should be president; an extraordinary collection of action-packed tales that include murder and malicious intent. The drugs and sex are a bonus.

MY BOOK OF REVELATIONS

Finalist: 2020 American Book Fest Best Book Awards
Finalist: 2021 American Fiction Awards
Finalist: 2021 Book Excellence Awards
5 Star Review Readers’ Favorite

History as I remember it; plus a grab-bag of short stories that will have you reaching for your blood pressure medication. Paddy Pest returns to lock horns with James Bond and Maxwell Smart, and Lady Godiva and Lucretia Borgia add some medieval sex-appeal; stories that will burst the bubble of believability.

THE EUROPEANS

Finalist: Book Excellence Awards
5 Star Review Readers' Favorite
Finalist: American Fiction Awards

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 sordid confrontations that involves arson, kidnap and murder.

BE DE AD AND BE DAMNED

Finalist: 2018 Book Excellence Awards
Recommended by US Review

The 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.

THE REPLICANTS

Finalist: Book Excellence Awards
Recommended by US Review
5 Star Review Reader’s Favorite

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.

THE SNOODLE CONTRACT

Finalist: Book Excellence Awards

In this humorous political tale, an American president, who is the victim of a diabolical conspiracy, must rely on the talents of a fearless Aussie detective to save his life—and hopefully his presidency. The novel your funny bone’s been looking for—The US Review

THE HERO OF HUCKLEBUCK DRIVE

Finalist: USA Best Book Awards – Humor

When the Melbourne community is rocked by the news of abduction and murder, Paddy can smell the prospect of a retainer in the wind—death and depravity in the world’s most liveable city. 5 out of 5 stars—The US Review

PADDY'S PEOPLE

IPPY Bronze Medal: Best Fiction, Australia & New Zealand.

A collection of short stories that acknowledge those men and women who have been inspired by gumshoe Paddy Pest’s outrageous exploits.

PEST ON THE RUN

Finalist: USA Best Book Awards - Humor

Paddy Pest is a hero to himself and others. Now, someone has put out a contract on him. Is there no justice? A pleasure to read: 4.5 out of 5 stars—Raymond Mathiesen Reviews

THE LADY ON THE TRAIN

By Gerry Burke

There are dirty deeds afoot at the Vatican. The U.S. President is in the gun. France is facing a crisis; and Paddy Pest is flirting with a lady on a train.
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A charming collection of humorous detective stories—IndieReader

PEST TAKES A CHANCE

Finalist: USA Best Book Awards - Humor

Short stories and commentary on politics, entertainment, sport, and travel! Paddy Pest and the author’s other notorious characters really come to life. Strongly recommended—The Midwest Book Review.

DOWN-UNDER SHORTS

By Gerry Burke

I come from a land Down-Under but my short stories and opinion pieces are truly international. I plunder the possibilities, probabilities and potential of all the issues you care about.