Crime
Catherine Wheel by Liz Evans
After learning that her ex-boyfriend, Max, has abandoned her for a woman he got pregnant, Kate moves away from London to Bridgewell to recuperate in the countryside, in a quaint cottage buried deep in the misty English moors and the…
The Creeper by Margaret Hickey
The title of this book should give you a fair idea of the pervading atmosphere created by Margaret Hickey in her new standalone tale. Readers are transported from the South Australian limestone coast, pockmarked with caves (the setting of Broken…
All the Colours of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
By the second paragraph of this book, you will think you know what happened to young Patch Macauley. (Spoiler alert: You don’t.) By the second page, you will need to know what happened to Patch Macauley. By the 22nd page…
The Kellerby Code by Jonny Sweet
This novel has a jaunty cover, suggesting a somewhat twee mystery lies within. The author’s surname, Sweet, deceives the reader into thinking this is something that it is not. The byline on the twee-looking cover says, ‘How far would you…
Murder in Punch Lane by Jane Sullivan
Jane Sullivan, a literary columnist and supporter of Australian writing, has always promoted the work of others. What an extra joy it is to support her latest novel, Murder in Punch Lane, by encouraging you to read it. And for…
Storm Child by Michael Robotham
2023 felt weird for many reasons, but mainly, for me anyway, because Michael Robotham didn’t release a new book! Thankfully, that wait is over, and now we can all get our hands on Cyrus and Evie #4. Like all…
Middle of the Night by Riley Sager
Set in the affluent neighbourhood of Hemlock Circle, New Jersey, a group of families surround each other in a cul-de-sac, closely bound together like a ribcage. Every Friday for the summer, best friends Ethan and Billy camp out in Ethan’s…
Death in the Air by Ram Murali
Knives Out meets Crazy Rich Asians in this entertaining and witty whodunnit where murder has never been so glamorous. Everyone who’s anyone goes to Samsara, a luxurious and extravagant spa at the foothills of the Indian Himalayas. When Ro Krishna…
The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
Lucy Foley is back with another suspenseful read, The Midnight Feast. The story unfolds at The Manor, an extravagant estate promising a tranquil escape for only the most privileged, which is having its opening night. Owned by Francesca Woodland…
Smoke by Michael Brissenden
Journalist Michael Brissenden has covered the impact huge fires have on communities in his work for the ABC. This knowledge is apparent in his latest novel; an atmospheric dive into how a fire-ravaged town deals with the trauma of losing…
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