The Australian File

The Australian File is pure action, with a healthy dose of adventure at its best!

When a mysterious client hires Penn Gwinn, a private investigator based in San Rafael, California, to locate the legendary opal called the Aqualene, he thought it would be a quick buck. He had no idea he was about to become involved in a bizarre chase for the Aqualene, called the Eye of God, part of the Australian Aborigine heritage.

As this case takes him through Mexico and on to Australia, he attracts many so-called friends and allies. The Quad Lateral Council, an international criminal syndicate, is confronted. The case leaves a trail of bodies, as Penn deals with phony detectives and seductive female agents.

In this chase for the Aqualene, nothing is as it seems!

This fast paced tale of action and intrigue is based on the author's private investigating files. The flowing, easy reading style will have the reader turning pages in anticipation as the twist ending is revealed!

Harold R. Miller has been a private investigator for over 30 years. His extensive case files have given him a vast pool of scenarios for his books. Prior to his investigative career, he was involved with the DIA, CIA and DEA. His knowledge of the workings of these agencies has added to his storehouse of tales.

His writing style grabs the reader from the first paragraph, and keeps the reader turning pages well into the night! Each of his books have a surprise ending. But, unlike others of this genre, the clues are there to guide the reader to the conclusion.

His protagonist, Penn Gwinn, a private investigator, is featured in most of his books. Gwinn is usually on a chase that leads him into unexpected adventures in exotic locals.