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Sam Shephard Series

This crime novel series follows a young policewoman navigating the complex cases of New Zealand. Each investigation delves into the dark underbelly of society and the detective's personal struggles. Readers are treated to gripping mysteries, realistic police procedural elements, and a vivid portrayal of life in a unique landscape. It's a compelling journey exploring justice and the human condition against a backdrop of crime.

Containment
Overkill
Bound
The Ringmaster

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  1. 1

    Overkill

    • 331 pages
    • 12 hours of reading
    3.6(489)Add rating

    Sam Shephard, a young sole-charge police constable in Mataura, is the main character in a new series of crime novels set in New Zealand. When a young mother in the town is brutally murdered (it seems to be a professional job), Sam is at the heart of the police hunt to find the killer. But then Sam's past relationship with the dead woman's husband is revealed. Sam is stood down from the case and is now a prime murder suspect. Frustrated, Sam loses her cool. She can't stop herself making murder inquiries and gets into serious trouble with her police superiors. But then the young constable stumbles onto something. The murdered woman was working as a journalist and had uncovered a local scandal. She'd been killed to keep her quiet. When Sam enters this world she's in real physical danger, until at last a conspiracy is uncovered and the killer revealed. Disillusioned, Sam prepares to leave town. What will she do next? Also available as an eBook

    Overkill
  2. 2

    The Ringmaster

    • 276 pages
    • 10 hours of reading
    3.7(275)Add rating

    The Ringmaster marks the return of passionate, headstrong police officer, Sam Shephard, in the next instalment of Vanda Symon's bestselling series.

    The Ringmaster
  3. 3

    Containment

    • 320 pages
    • 12 hours of reading
    3.9(212)Add rating

    A series of shipping containers wash up on a sleepy New Zealand beach, and a spate of unexplained deaths ensues.

    Containment
  4. 4

    Bound

    4.3(24)Add rating

    When the official investigation into the murder of a respectable local businessman fails to add up, and personal problems start to play havoc with her state of mind, New Zealand's favourite young detective Sam Shephard turns vigilante...

    Bound