Welcome to Wish Books – Independent Publishing
Thank you for visiting Wish Books, where independent voices bring bold ideas to life.
We're proud to present the work of Tasmin Turner, whose Crime Scene Kosovo series spans international borders and complex moral terrain. Set in the aftermath of conflict, the series begins with The Missing Diary and continues through The Price of Justice and Explosive Reprisals. These gripping novels follow a New Zealand lawyer working as a war crimes prosecutor in Kosovo.
Two popular seasonal novellas expand the series universe: Halloween and the Black Sun and Deck the Halls with Danger: A Yuletide Novella.
Coming soon: The Alchemical Chronicles (1888)—a richly atmospheric Victorian mystery series steeped in hidden manuscripts, alchemical science, and coded secrets. The series begins publication in 2025 and follows Clara Whitmore, a brilliant researcher whose discoveries entangle her in murder investigations, scientific breakthroughs, and forbidden knowledge.
Wish Books will also publish The OPAL Files, a unique series of field notes and research explorations into anomalous experience, symbolic intelligence, and the boundaries of contact.
Explore our catalogue, discover your next read, and join us on the journey.
📚 All books available on Amazon.com – start here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/199119241X
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- "The Missing Diary: Crime Scene Kosovo Book 1" is now available on Amazon.com in ebook, paperback and audiobook versions.
The Crime Scene Kosovo Series
Kit Chase is a Kiwi lawyer who joins the international prosecutor’s office in Kosovo. Kit gets in jeopardy through her quest for justice for victims of violence, as she explores her new world and loves. Set in the early 2000s, these books look at how we decide on ethical issues, and who we share our intimate truths with.
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Each book focuses on a crime that Kit is prosecuting. “The Missing Diary” involves her first big case, when a group of peaceful farmers were massacred, threatening the fragile peace.
The second book, “The Price of Justice”, involves senior staffers who put personal profit ahead of their humanitarian mission. Kit’s life becomes much riskier as she gets closer to suspects to solve a crime involving fraud and money laundering. She strays close to becoming a criminal herself.
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Two more books are in the pipeline, tentatively called "Explosive Reprisals" and "In Plain View".
"Explore the world of Wish Books – your gateway to a world of independent stories!"
"Wish Books is a small independent publisher based in New Zealand, dedicated to bringing readers unique and compelling stories by Tasmin Turner, an independent author. With a focus on quality over quantity, Wish Books carefully selects and publishes a limited number of titles each year to ensure that each book receives the attention it deserves.
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The Missing Diary, one of Wish Books' latest publications, is a gripping mystery novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Written by Tasmin Turner, this thrilling book tells the story of a missing diary that holds the key to solving vicious crimes in post-conflict Kosovo.
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Wish Books is committed to providing readers with engaging and thought-provoking stories that will stay with them long after they've finished reading. With a passion for independent publishing and a dedication to supporting talented authors like Tasmin Turner, Wish Books is a publisher to watch in the ever-changing world of literature."
Seasonal Novella
Halloween Special 2023
Welcome to the twisted world of "Halloween and the Black Sun," a thrilling Halloween special in the Crime Scene Kosovo series. Now available in eBook and paperback on Amazon.com here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKDX679Y
Brace yourself for a spine-chilling adventure as Kit, Natalia, and their loyal canine companions embark on a journey that blurs the line between dreams and reality. Unveiling cryptic symbols and ancient secrets, they are drawn to Ulpiana, a mysterious archaeological site where shadows dance and nightmares come alive. As Kit delves deeper, she discovers that her own dreams hold the key to unraveling a sinister plot that threatens to unleash chaos on All Hallows' Eve.
Prepare for heart-pounding suspense, unexpected twists, and the desperate race against time in this bone-chilling Halloween thriller.
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