Jill Paterson
Jill Paterson

Jill Paterson is best known for her compelling Fitzjohn Mystery Series, set in the vibrant city of Sydney, Australia. Her richly drawn characters include Alistair Fitzjohn, a former police officer turned consultant, who continues to approach investigations with his signature meticulous and methodical style.

Alongside the Fitzjohn series, Jill is crafting a new mystery collection—the Phoebe Chadwick Mysteries. Set in a quaint township along Australia’s east coast, this series introduces Phoebe Chadwick as a determined female sleuth at the heart of the intrigue.

Beyond writing, Jill enjoys immersing herself in the landscapes that inspire her stories and pursuing her passions for painting, photography, and tai chi.

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The Celtic Dagger

A Fitzjohn Mystery
Book #1 from the series: The Fitzjohn Mysteries

University professor Alex Wearing is found murdered in his study by the Post Graduate Co-coordinator, Vera Trenbath, a nosey interfering busybody. Assigned to the case is Detective Chief Inspector Alistair Fitzjohn. Fitzjohn is a detective from the old guard, whose methodical, painstaking methods are viewed by some as archaic. His relentless...

Murder at the Rocks

A Fitzjohn Mystery
Book #2 from the series: The Fitzjohn Mysteries

When Laurence Harford, a prominent businessman and philanthropist is found murdered in the historic Rocks area of Sydney, Detective Chief Inspector Fitzjohn is asked to solve the crime quickly and discreetly. After barely starting his investigation, uncovering a discarded mistress and disgruntled employees, a second killing occurs.

Meanwhile,...

Once Upon a Lie

A Fitzjohn Mystery
Book #3 from the series: The Fitzjohn Mysteries

Little did businessman Michael Rossi know that the telephone call he answered on that fateful Friday would be the catalyst for his death, and the subsequent recovery of his body from the waters of Sydney Harbour the following morning.

Recalled from leave to take on the case, Detective Chief Inspector Fitzjohn confronts the first of many puzzles;...