The Alistair Duncan Omnibus

Discover the thrilling trials of Alistair Duncan, a Bristol solicitor whose job often finds him involved in dangerous investigations... CASE FOR COMPENSATION When Roger Goodhart is made wheelchair-bound by a nasty road accident, there’s only one place to turn... Alistair Duncan, a cut-and-thrust Bristol solicitor, takes on his claim. But the more he investigates, the more mysterious it how did a French juggernaut come to crush Roger’s car? He travels to France where, with the help of the resourceful Hélène, he pursues the lorry driver. It’s a violent, dangerous job, but Alastair thinks it’s worth it. Then, a High Court Judge reports him to the Law Society for alleged misconduct. As the web of lies tightens, can Alastair make this case for compensation work in his favour? VILLA PLOT, COUNTERPLOT In this, the second Alistair Duncan story, the Bristol solicitor is instructed by local publican Martin Harper to help with his problems involving a Spanish villa plot which he has purchased. Unknown to both solicitor and client, they are taking on a ruthless and unscrupulous trio of international con-men who have been playing on the stupidity and greed of purchasers like the publican... THE SCAFFOLD When the body of a foreman turns up on a building site, the insurers call in solicitor Alistair Duncan to investigate and protect their interests. The official line is he was accidentally electrocuted – so why do Duncan’s investigations suggest otherwise? And why had witnesses lied at the inquest? 'The climax is tense… authentic' – Western Gazette 'This exciting story, with its wonderfully vivid court scenes…' – South Wales Argus 'Do read this superb novel' – Sunday Independent Douglas Stewart did not start writing professionally until he had become an international lawyer. Ever since, he has juggled writing with legal issues in the UK and USA before taking early retirement, giving him more time to focus on writing. After a stint in Las Vegas, he is now back in Europe where he lives with his wife.