The Dawson Affair

About the Book

Detective Chief Superintendent Steve Benson, a veteran of the RCMP CID division, after putting in his usual solid performance on two major crimes, the second of which almost costs him his career. He is brought before the chief commissioner to account for the high cost of tracking a fugitive into the frozen northern wilds of Canada. After a somewhat protracted run-in with the chief commissioner over the costs, Benson stands his ground and thinks to hell with it. At this point, he is ready to give it all away and seriously look at retirement. But due to that hostile conversation with the CC, not only is he not stood down, he is promoted to detective chief superintendent. He goes on to solve a longstanding cold case involving the murder of eight women. Following that, he is given a new department to head up, with the task of solving serial killings and high-profile murders wherever they occur in Canada. He brings along with him his two longstanding friends and colleagues, Sergeant Al Philips and Special Constable Jimmy Two Bears, a native Canadian.

About the Author

I am an Irish-born author who was educated at a private boarding school in England. I currently reside in Victoria, Australia. In retirement and to keep me occupied, I undertook the task of president and tutor of the University of the Third Age, Geelong, Victoria, to help reestablish the organization. I dedicated myself completely to writing. To enhance the stories and scenarios in my books, I have used my previous employment, which took me to several countries, and my previous military service to create my main character, Paul Blair, a fictional character based on my own life experiences. Paul Blair stars in the Sterling Connection, the Rand Connection, the Rubble Connection, the DC Connection, and New Directions, all of which are centered on Paul Blair and his team of dedicated followers. I have currently finished my sixth book, titled Blood Under the Maple Leaf, in which I have created a new character, DCS Benson RCMP, who goes on to solve crimes involving serials killers and other major cold cases. This will be followed by a seventh book, entitled The Dawson Affair.