Cozy mysteries for people on the go or in isolation!
Fun reads to be enjoyed with a cuppa and laughs. Cozy mysteries are a sub-genre of crime mystery fiction, light hearted with quirky characters and a twist or two!
Note: Grey nomads are retirees who travel independently and for an extended period of time in their own country, usually in a caravan, motor-home or recreational vehicle (RV). In the US, they are often referred to as “snowbirds,” more generally, nomads chasing the sun and a little adventure.
Book 1: Death Twitch
A bird lover’s cozy mystery. Twitching in Australia’s Outback turns deadly.
Down Under is a land famous for adventure. But as enterprising research nomads Nora Pinot and Steve Summers discover, even paradise has its downsides. An Outback birdwatching tour to find Australia’s mysterious palm cockatoo turns out to be filled with treachery and murder. Probo is under threat and needs a lifeline. The journey of a lifetime to the tip of Cape York proves to be more than any of the twitchers had bargained on. For some this truly is the last ride. Trying to untangle the dark web of bird smuggling pushes Nora and Steve to their limits as they scramble to solve the mystery before the tour ends. Did the birds do it or was it all just a big cultural misunderstanding?
Book is available at: Amazon
Book 2: Chicken Trance
Red alert. The chickens are coming to town. A chicken cozy with a dash of Aussie noir. Someone always dies.
Unfortunately Costa, the head judge of the prestigious Oz Chicken Show, has met with foul play. Bless his soul. But who in their right mind would want to kill the grand chicken master? Did the chickens do it? And what about the crazy chicken contestants? They’re certainly an odd bunch, understandable when the stakes are high. After all, there can only be one winner – the super champion – and they all desperately want to be crowned top chook.
Amateur sleuths, Nora Pinot and Steve Summers, find themselves embroiled in the chaos of the wild west. But can Nora solve the mystery in time? Steve’s life depends on it. And what dark little secret has he been hiding all along? A toxic mix of chickens, murder and mayhem make for a thrilling cozy mystery in Outback Australia. Paradise is never what is seems Down Under.
Book is available at: Amazon
My Story
Life is a collection of short stories which add up to one epic adventure. I’ve had a variety of life and career experiences. Each of these were stories in themselves, but life moves on. The one constant in my life is writing, ever since that day in primary school when I picked up a magic red crayon and scratched out the initials DTB.
In my writing career I have mostly published scientific articles in peer reviewed journals. All pretty boring stuff compared to cozy mystery crime writing. It’s a lot more fun – if you don’t mind the dead bodies and stay semi-detached! Some say I may even be a long lost relative of Bomba the Jungle Boy. This might explain my sense of adventure and fascination with mysteries.
The ideas for my novels come from all sorts of activities: birdwatching, talking to chickens, wrestling with pythons, walking on the beach with dogs – especially past friends Milo and Ascii, and even chores like mowing lawns! But travelling around Australia with my wife in our caravan (yes, we are “grey nomads”) provides an abundant source of inspiration for my writing. The people we meet and the places we stay provide endless material, characters, settings and plots. I wish I could say the novels write themselves. However, there is no shortcut to hard work. Too many ideas and not enough time, the plight of all indie authors. And then there’s social media … that’s another story in itself.
Writing is a journey and not an end point. You have to be in it for the long haul. I try and write books that people will enjoy reading. And yes, there is always room for improvement in anything I do. As a good doctor once said to me, “To err is human.We are all human.”
Happy reading! And if you have the time, reviews of my books are appreciated.
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What do my readers say?
Witty, fast paced and a really good “who done it”. On top of that it dishes up a great taste of outback Australia and the bush characters in it. Recommend it highly – Amazon Customer
An edgy first “whodunnit’ novel for DT Bomba written with humour and the Aussie knack of creating a good story out of the unexpected … Here’s to a big future DT, looking forward to the next book and Steve’s continued adventures with Nora. Highly recommended. MEL – Amazon Review
I loved the twists and turns of the story, and never worked out who was the murderer until the very end of the story. The murders were
committed on a bird watching tour at the “Top End” and the story is so different and very enthralling to the last page. I cannot wait for the next book. I recommend this book to all comers. DOLLDOC – Amazon Reader
This is a great fun read…Great characterisation and pretty well written. Will look forward to whatever else David Bomba comes up with. And for those who don’t know, bulldust is a real thing. (Checked that out with my travelling sister-in-law). IRENE SAUMAN – Goodreads Review
Just what I needed. Easy going. Not hard-boiled but sunny-side up. Enjoyed the characters and Aussie setting. The mayhem of the Oz Chicken Show made me laugh and I loved the showdown. Anon – Chicken Trance Review
CONTACT
For more about this author
DT Bomba writes fiction and nonfiction. He loves the great outdoors, adventure, travel and mystery writing of course. Dr Dave is available to speak to small groups about creativity and writing from time to time. He is also a founding member of The Great Southern Writers’ Group based in Albany, Western Australia. Enquiries welcome.
To contact him or if you would like to receive advance notice of Book 3 when it is released just fill out the form below.
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Due to the COVID-19 outbreak people are being encouraged to practice social distancing by staying at home. This is a great opportunity to try a cozy or two while in lockdown. Stay safe, be positive and read an eBook. All my books have been reduced in price to make them more accessible. We are all in this together. DT Bomba
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