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Welcome to a gripping collection from the exciting world of the CSI Eddie Collins series! This book is packed with five novellas that will have your head in a spin, that will have you questioning how you’d deal with each suspenseful situation. Most of these novellas are written in first person, so you get to dive into Eddie's shoes and see the world through his eyes. Buckle up and join Eddie on an unforgettable journey! The Lift CSI Eddie Collins finds himself in a lift with two unsavoury characters. All is well until the lift breaks down. The Note Eddie wraps up at a murder scene only to find a death threat waiting for him on his desk. The Lock Eddie is in a big old house after its elderly occupant died. He’s about to leave, but there’s a noise coming from the cellar. The Crew Eddie takes a ride-along to an armed robbery scene. He finds the one piece of evidence that turns him into a target. Eye Contact Eddie and his father, Charles, head into town for a surprise shopping spree when they come across an armed robbery at a jeweller’s. What people say about The Lift: An incredibly well penned piece of work. He blows me away with each book. A masterclass in how to hook the reader and then rack up the tension level to 100 From the moment I read the opening lines I knew this was going to be good. Very atmospheric and forceful short story. CSI Collins is a very believable character and certainly has an enjoyable dry wit. His cynical remarks in the lift are just spot on. What people are saying about The Note. "Barrett combines a unique ability to weave a story with his expert knowledge of forensic science that will keep readers hooked. In Eddie Collins, Barrett has created a gutsy yet vulnerable investigator who gets under your skin. In addition, Barrett has the rare gift of being able to inject humour into a scene without compromising the tension. Eddie Collins has arrived and isn’t going anywhere.