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Tsunami Series

Series Overview

Stolen art. Global syndicates. Two detectives who refuse to look away.
Welcome to the electrifying realm of Ai and Noah.

From Europe’s vaulted museums to Asia’s teeming bazaars and Arabia’s whispering ruins, they hunt stolen masterpieces across continents—grappling with organised syndicates, veiled intrigues, and perils that test the edge of survival. Their saga fuses pulse-racing action, labyrinthine mysteries, and vivid cultural depth, pitting unbridled passion for art against a sinister web of theft and betrayal.

Across cultures and borders, Ai and Noah remain the constant — sharp-eyed, relentless, and increasingly outmatched.

Dive into this globe-spanning art-heist thriller series. Let Ai and Noah sweep you into a maelstrom of adventure as they safeguard the world’s vanishing wonders.
Tsunami (Book One) - available on amazon 👉 Tsunami When a New Year’s Eve art theft spirals into chaos amid Tokyo’s neon-drenched streets — screeching sirens and the acrid tang of gunpowder thick in the air — detective Ai Nishihara barely escapes with her life and a stolen Hokusai masterpiece. She has been reclaiming Japan’s cultural treasures from the Yakuza for years. Alone. Outside the law.

British investigator Noah Davies arrives in Tokyo on what should be a routine assignment. Instead, he is partnered with a detective who breaks every rule and is targeted by assassins from the moment he lands. As they hunt the Kurohana Group’s art-trafficking operation, they uncover a mole in their department and a crime boss who will kill anyone who threatens his collection.

With nowhere to turn and no one to trust, Ai and Noah must dismantle an empire — or be consumed by it.

For readers who love Tokyo noir, art-heist thrillers, and impossible odds.

TSUNAMI is the first in a series following Ai and Noah as they pursue stolen art across the globe. Click on the links to view a short clip that gives you a feel for the novel, along with the Amazon link to place your order. 👉 Tsunami teaser 👉 Tsunami is now available on Amazon Sharp Eyes (Book Two) - new release! - available on amazon 👉 Sharp Eyes Art detectives Ai and Noah are hired to catch a thief who has vanished with priceless artefacts in China — for the first time.
What should have been a simple trap turns into a deadly game of pursuit.

From the crowded streets of Beijing to the remote heights of Tibet, their hunt exposes a conspiracy that reaches far beyond the art world. Caught between hidden agendas and shifting loyalties, they are forced to choose between walking away — or uncovering a truth that could cost them everything.

They have never been good at walking away.
And beyond the mountains, there are always more mountains.

RECKONING (Planned for late 2026)
The scorching sands of Arabia hide a secret — a deadly threat.

When a powerful Sultan hires art detectives Ai and Noah to recover the stolen Ghent Altarpiece, they are drawn into a world of hidden agendas, ancient loyalties, and ruthless ambition. Rumoured to be in the hands of a notorious Lebanese crime family, the priceless work has become the centre of a treacherous game — played far beyond the law.

With every step, the stakes escalate. In a land where allegiances shift without warning, one mistake could cost not only their lives — but the lives of those they love most.

A reckoning is inevitable.

Tsunami Launch: A Moment to Remember


Today was more than just a book signing — it was the culmination of months of hard work, creative energy, and emotional investment.
At my first signing in Sydney (12.11.25), I stood beside two wonderful literary admirers who reminded me why I wrote Tsunami in the first place. Their excitement and support made this moment unforgettable.
This wasn’t just a photo op. It was a celebration of storytelling, connection, and the joy of sharing something deeply personal with the world.
Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey. The wave has only just begun 🌊

Tsunami


A Great Wave off Kanagawa, is one of the most famous examples of Japanese art in the world. To strike the boats as if it were an enormous monster. One which seems to symbolise the irresistible force of nature and the weakness of human beings.


TSUNAMI



Ehrle Howard
Universal Books Collaboration (UBC) tarka publishing

‘Before you seek revenge, you should dig two graves, one for yourself…’
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