Beyond the ordinary
David Boni is a Melbourne based author with a deep love for crime and horror, and a special talent for weaving the two genres together in ways that feel both gripping and deeply human.
Real-world Experience
Drawing on years of real‑world experience from serving as a volunteer ambulance officer to working in education and emergency training, David brings a rare sense of authenticity to every scene he writes. In Mad Mason, he places his protagonist in visceral, unflinching situations that lay bare the raw edge of human emotion, danger, and survival, moments that feel vivid, immediate, and true to life.
Quiet History and Rugged Beauty
David chose to set this story in an Australia untouched by modern technology, a time when detectives relied on sharp intuition, careful observation, and instinct rather than digital tools. It is a world where patience, grit, and understanding human nature are the most powerful weapons in solving a case. He was inspired by the detectives he worked alongside at Victoria Police where he was a senior law instructor. For future books in the series, he is looking forward to taking his detective out into the rural New South Wales landscape where quiet country towns hold secrets that have waited decades to be uncovered. Right now, he is turning his attention to an unsolved murder linked to old shearing sheds, letting the quiet history and rugged beauty of the land guide his imagination.
Rich Tapestry of Melbourne
When he is not writing, David lives and works around Melbourne, Australia, drawing constant inspiration from the people, places, and rich history of the state he has called home for 30 years.
"I was expecting a straightforward crime story, but Mad Mason surprised me. It's an emotional, character-driven thriller that slowly builds suspense before delivering a gripping finale. David Boni has created a story that stays with you long after you've finished reading. I'm looking forward to the next Carl Rogers Files novel."
Oliver - Melbourne, Australia