
Ray Crawley
Series byIn Peter Corris's gripping crime fiction series, former Federal Security Agency director Ray Crawley navigates the dark underbelly of Sydney, where his expertise collides with dangerous criminals, twisting plots, and moral dilemmas, making each thrilling page turn an exploration of justice and redemption.
**Series Synopsis: Ray Crawley** In a world where the line between loyalty and betrayal blurs like the haze of cigarette smoke in a dimly-lit bar, Ray Crawley emerges as a man spiraling into darkness, where every gamble could be his last. Once a promising agent of the Federal Security Agency, Crawley is now an outcast, his professional life reduced to ashes after three disastrous missions. With a crumbling marriage and children whisked away by his wife seeking refuge from his spiraling addictions, he is driven by a single, burning desire—to reclaim his life and expose the corruption that cost him everything. In the gritty underbelly of a city thrumming with counterculture rebellion, Crawley finds himself entangled with a motley crew of anarchists tackling societal norms with vandalism and violence. As his former boss, Toby Campion, pulls the strings of a vast conspiracy, alliances blur and true intentions come into question, with long-time associate Graeme Huck lurking in the shadows. Daniel's descent into criminality escalates as he grapples with his demons, undertaking everything from armed robbery to bomb-making, all while wrestling with betrayal and making decisions that could bring down a city. "Ray Crawley" dives deep into themes of redemption, betrayal, and the human capacity for self-destruction. Each installment pulls readers through visceral action and moral ambiguity, crafting a haunting portrait of a man fighting against himself and a system rigged for his downfall. As Crawley inches closer to unmasking the truth, the stakes grow higher, threatening to unravel not just his world but the very fabric of those around him. Will Ray find the redemption he desperately seeks, or will he succumb to the chaos he now calls home? Join him on a relentless journey that will leave you breathless and eager for the next chapter in this gripping saga.
Books in this Series
Ray Crawley
Pokerface
Published in 1985
The Baltic Business
Published in 1988
The Kimberly Killing
Published in 1990
The Cargo Club
Published in 1990
The Azanian Action
Published in 1991
The Japanese Job
Published in 1992
The Time Trap
Published in 1993
The Vietnam Volunteer
Published in 2000