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  • Bibliography:
    7 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    May 2007
  • Latest Book:
    May 2023
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About the Author

Robert Sims grew up in Melbourne, going straight from high school to a job with the Herald + Weekly Times in Flinders Street. This was to involve stints at The Sun, 3DB radio, The Sydney Morning Herald and the Papua New Guinea Post-Courier. He took a career break from journalism to complete a degree in Politics + Philosophy. After that he spent more than 20 years in London working for Independent Radio News and ITN. More recently, he's done freelance radio work with the BBC while polishing up the script of The Shadow Maker. Robert and his wife and young son divide their time between London and Melbourne.

Full Series List in Order

Detective Rita Van Hassel

1 - The Shadow Maker (May-2007)
2 - Tropic of Death (May-2009)

Book List in Order: 7 titles



  • A brutal predator is on the loose, targeting women and savagely attacking them. His first victim is found chained, blinded and hanging on to life by a thread. His next target isn't so 'lucky'. After a forced bondage session, her ears are cut off and ...



  • When a little girl finds a severed head buried in sand on a beach in Whitley, the locals are sent into a tailspin. Little do they know it's only the first of series of grisly murders that will sully their normally idyllic resort town. After the body ...



  • Sister Kate, an ex-nun, is the owner of Holy Spirits, a run-down bar in Key West where two retired Michigan lawmen hang out in "A Pound of Flesh." Their worlds change drastically when a twisted wild man from the cops' past breaks out of prison and he...





  • If you love college football, you will love this story. This is the story of the legendary college football player named Buzzsaw. This is also the love story of Buzzsaw and his childhood sweetheart, Sissy Smith. Buzzsaw came from humble beginnings. B...



  • The crew of Holy Spirits are back! Sister Kate, an ex-nun and owner of Holy Spirits, a run-down bar in Key West is once again dragged into a wild ride courtesy of her misfit regulars. Deadly treasure hunting has her retired Michigan lawmen and a form...






Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Robert Sims has published 7 books.

Robert Sims does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Dorcas Dene, Detective, was published in May 2023.

The first book by Robert Sims, The Shadow Maker, was published in May 2007.

Yes. Robert Sims has 1 series.