he Docklands Mystery is the second in a series of crime novels which features
Martin Taylor, an Australian police detective with the art crime division at the
Victorian State police headquarters in Melbourne's Docklands precinct. In this
new tale, the owner of a Melbourne art gallery becomes involved in a mystery
after having sold a valuable painting to a local businessman with criminal
connections. It turns out that the painting is more than just a pretty picture and
an elaborate plan is then hatched to get the painting back. Martin's romantic
liaison with a Spanish beauty continues in this exciting adventure.
The Docklands Mystery will appeal to lovers of crime fiction.
Readers will be transported on an armchair journey commencing in Australia and
then to The Netherlands and ending in Belgium.
About the Author
John R. Aarons spent many years living and working
as a design engineer and construction supervisor in
Australia, the USA, United Kingdom, The Netherlands,
Belgium and New Zealand. He now resides in his
birthplace of Melbourne with his wife. They spend