Crime-Detective

Those Who Perish by Emma Viskic, Book Review

Those Who Perish (Caleb Zelic #4) by Emma Viskic, Review: Intense

Those Who Perish, Emma Viskic’s fourth book and reported finale to the bestselling Caleb Zelic PI series is a white-knuckle reading experience. Read my full review. Those Who Perish Synopsis Caleb Zelic Thriller, Book 4 A REMOTE ISLANDAN ISOLATED COMMUNITYA…

Louisa Bennet's 11 Favourite Cozy Mystery Books & Cosy Mystery Series

11 of Louisa Bennet’s Favourite Cozy Mystery Books & Series

Cozy mystery author Louisa Bennet (The Bone Ranger) helps us define what is a cozy mystery, discuss some of the best cozy mystery books (and cozy mystery series) she has read, and introduces us to the gorgeous golden retriever that inspired her own dog detective series.

Jane Adams Safe Kidnap Merrow and Clarke thrillers

Jane Adams on her Merrow & Clarke crime thrillers

Today I have the great pleasure of interviewing prolific crime author Jane Adams. We discuss her Merrow & Clarke crime mysteries, her writing inspiration and process and her extensive back catalogue. And, Jane has very generously offered paperback copies of…

Wild Place Book Review - Christian White

Wild Place by Christian White, Review: Shocking domesticity

In Wild Place, Christian White delivers another shocking twist-filled domestic thriller laced with thought-provoking social commentary. Read my full review. Wild Place Book Synopsis In the summer of 1989, a local teen goes missing from the idyllic Australian suburb of Camp…

Treasure and Dirt, Review - Chris Hammer

Treasure & Dirt by Chris Hammer, Review: Criminally good

Treasure & Dirt (aka Opal Country) is Chris Hammer’s latest criminally good crime novel set in an evocatively desolate outback opal mining town and the inaugural pairing of detectives Lucic & Buchanan. Read my full review. Treasure & Dirt (aka…

The Stoning - Peter Papathanasiou

Peter Papathanasiou on writing The Stoning + #Giveaway

Very pleased to welcome Peter Papathanasiou to discuss the inspiration behind his brand new crime novel The Stoning. Plus, thanks to Transit Lounge Publishing we have 2 ebook copies of The Stoning to giveaway – entry open to Australian & New Zealand…

Raffles Affair by Vicki Virtue, Review

The Raffles Affair by Vicki Virtue, Review: Opulent homage

The Raffles Affair by Vicki Virtue is a fun, modern twist on the classic whodunnit, set in the glamorous surrounds of Raffles Hotel. Read my review. The Raffles Affair Synopsis The Raffles Affair is a light-hearted murder mystery featuring the…

The Girl Remains by Katherine Firkin, Book Review

The Girl Remains by Katherine Firkin, Review: Authentic crime

The Girl Remains, Katherine Firkin’s second crime novel, is wrapped in a web of lies and deceit, and likely one of the more authentic depictions of cold-case investigation in recent fiction. Read my full review. The Girl Remains Synopsis A chilling…

The Bone Code Review, Kathy Reichs

The Bone Code by Kathy Reichs, Review: Scientific suspense

Kathy Reichs’ The Bone Code sees much-loved Tempe Brennan and ex-detective Andrew Ryan unravel a highly topical, criminally complex web. Read my full review. The Bone Code Synopsis A Temperance Brennan Novel, Book #20 A storm has hit South Carolina, dredging…

Best Books of 2020

Best Books of 2020: My favourite reads of the year

What a year, huh? For me, one of the best things about 2020 has been the books. While below average on quantity this year, I did read quite diversely. Plus, the quality of the titles on my 2020 reading pile…