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Stories told in shadow,
truth found in light.

Atmospheric crime fiction from South African author Xan A.M. Meet Detective Davies in the Stanton Files series, where every clue is a confession!

 

A pen sharpened on the streets of mystery

About Xan A.M

Xan A.M writes crime fiction that stays with you long after the last page. A lifelong interest in forensic psychology and a love of noir cinema shape her stories, which explore why people do the darkest things they do.


Based in Durban, South Africa, she builds characters with real weight and mysteries that walk the fine line between justice and chaos.

An Untimely Death

Detective Davies: The Stanton Files, Book 1
When a chilling premonition of death shakes the powerful Stanton family, what looks like a tragedy waiting to happen quickly turns into something darker. Detective Davies is called in to investigate — but the deeper he digs, the more the case begins to blur, and the closer its secrets come to consuming them all.


Paperback and ebook · 172 pages · Published April 2026

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Testimonials

Readers Love 'An Untimely Death'

"An intricately woven plot that kept me guessing until the end!"

Unique Storytelling

"The character development is exceptional, a journey through shadow and light!"

A Gripping Read

"Xan A.M's writing style makes every page a thrill!"

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