Barry Maitland, Author at Criminal Element

Ash Island by Barry Maitland is the 2nd book in the Belltree Trilogy (Available November 1, 2016). Detective Sergeant Harry Belltree is back on the job after a near-fatal confrontation with corrupt colleagues and his presence has become a departmental embarrassment. Because of what happened, he can’t―and doesn’t want to―return to his old position with…

Crucifixion Creek: New Excerpt

By Barry Maitland

November 2, 2015

Crucifixion Creek by Barry Maitland is the first thriller in a new trilogy set in Australia (available November 10, 2015). A meth-addicted biker shoots a woman during a police siege. An elderly couple commit suicide on the terrace of their favorite café. An unidentified white male is stabbed to death in the street. For Sydney…